The anticipation around the 2025 Call of Duty League (CDL) season is over—Activision has officially unveiled all the details. Through a series of social media announcements, the team revealed what fans can expect for the upcoming season, including confirmed Major events and the structure for Minor tournaments throughout the year.
The action starts on December 6. Are you ready?
Upcoming 2025 CDL Season Overview
Activision has pulled back the curtain on everything you need to know for the new season.
Here’s the season schedule:
- Major I: Dec 6 – Jan 26
- Madrid Major (Toronto Ultra): Jan 30 – Feb 2
- Major II: Feb 14 – Mar 16
- Dallas Major (OpTic Texas): Mar 20 – 23
- Major III: Apr 4 – Apr 20
- Ft. Lauderdale Major (Miami Heretics): Apr 24 – 27
- Major IV: May 2 – May 18
- Major V: Details to be announced
While it’s not yet confirmed, the 2025 CDL Championship is still expected to be held in Toronto. Starting the season in Madrid is a thrilling choice, marking the first European Major since the CDL era began in 2020.
Activision also provided details on the Minor tournaments, which will serve as mid-season events between the regular matches and Major competitions. Each Minor tournament will feature a $20,000 winner-takes-all prize and award CDL points: 30 for the winner, 20 for second place, and 10 for third. These tournaments will span three days in a single-elimination bracket format, with seeding based on CDL standings at the time.
Excited for the season to start? The first match will be LAG vs. Minnesota Rokkr, followed by reigning world champions OpTic Texas hitting the (virtual) stage.
