The ESL FACEIT Group, FaZe Esports, and the Call of Duty League have released the event information regarding the 2026 Championship, which will determine the Black Ops 7 world champions in Las Vegas. This major tournament will see the top eight teams compete for a prize pool of $2 million in four days.
The competition will take place from July 16 to 19, 2026, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The format will be a double-elimination bracket with best-of-five series, except for the grand finals, which will be best-of-nine. Tickets are now available through AXS, with fans encouraged to register early for this major CDL event.
The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the official production partner. FaZe Esports is the host organization, bringing its Vegas vibe to the championship weekend. This is a high-profile partnership under Activision supervision for the CDL Season 7 playoffs.
The 2026 CDL season in Black Ops 7 features four Majors: Dallas, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Paris, with two Minors, all leading to the top eight qualifiers. The broadcast team and prize purse are yet to be announced.