ESL FACEIT Group, FaZe Esports Announce 2026 CDL Championship in Las Vegas

A four-day Call of Duty League Championship with a $2,000,000 prize pool will take place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena inside Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from July 16 to July 19, 2026. ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) will serve as the official production partner handling broadcast, tournament operations and overall event delivery, while FaZe Esports will act as the host organization under the FaZe Vegas banner. Tickets are available now through AXS.

Organizers announced the event details in a press release dated 5 February 2026. The venue was chosen for its capacity to support large-scale esports productions and to deliver a live audience experience consistent with past league championships. EFG’s newsroom framed the show as a season-ending "Champs" event that will host top Call of Duty competition, and Inven Global highlighted the company’s production track record alongside FaZe’s brand experience in competitive Call of Duty.

Several operational specifics remain unconfirmed in the announcement. Sources conflict on the number of participating franchises: one report states “eight of the 12 franchises will compete at the season-ending event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,” while another says, “All 12 Call of Duty League teams will compete across the four days, with a total prize pool of $2 million on the line.” The league, EFG and FaZe have not published a definitive participant list, bracket format, match schedule or the prize distribution for the $2 million pool.

EsportsInsider also named Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as the title to be contested; that specific game selection has not been confirmed in the organizers’ announcement and should be verified with the Call of Duty League for championship rules and map rotations. Historical context: OpTic Texas won the 2025 CDL Championship and reportedly took home $800,000, which shows the scale of payouts that teams chase at Champs.

Corporate context: EFG’s involvement follows the company’s broader esports footprint. EFG is noted as home to Esports Engine, ESL, FACEIT and DreamHack, and EsportsAdvocate reported that EFG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Savvy Games Group, itself owned by the Public Investment Fund. Coverage also notes EFG’s ongoing partnership with the CDL on other events, including a Major at DreamHack Birmingham.

For fans and participants this announcement matters because Las Vegas provides a centralized live stage and a $2M prize pool signals high stakes for competitive rosters and storylines heading into July. Expect organizers to confirm the official team list, bracket structure, prize split, final game title and broadcast schedule in the coming weeks. For now, secure tickets via AXS and watch for further announcements from the Call of Duty League, EFG and FaZe Vegas about broadcasts, talent and fan activations.