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CDL 2026 : Stage 3 Major

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The Stage 3 Major is the third major tournament in the regular season competition of the Call of Duty League for the year 2026. The tournament is organized by Activision, bringing together all 12 partnered teams in the league to compete for stage titles.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7May 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026Atlanta, Georgia, United States🇺🇸 United States$365,000Activision - DreamHack

Format

. Teams & Seeding

  • The Lineup: 16 teams total (all 12 CDL teams + the top 4 Challengers teams).
  • Seeding: Placements are determined by the Qualifier results.

2. Group Stage

  • Format: 4 groups of 4 teams, playing a Double-Elimination (GSL) style format.
  • The Rule: Win twice to advance; lose twice and you are eliminated.

3. Playoffs & Match Length

  • Format: A standard Double-Elimination bracket.
  • Match Length:
  • Most matches are Best-of-5 (Bo5).
  • The Exception: The Grand Finals is a Best-of-7 (Bo7).