Call of Duty League Championship Weekend: Day 1 Recap

The Call of Duty League Championship Weekend kicked off in thrilling fashion, with four intense winners bracket matchups showcasing the best talent in the game. From dominant Hardpoint performances to nail-biting Search and Destroy finishes, Day 1 set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.

Vancouver Surge vs Miami Heretics

The opening series saw Vancouver Surge take on Miami Heretics. Surge started strong with a commanding 250-105 win on Vault Hardpoint. However, the Heretics quickly turned the tide, taking Dealership SnD 6-4 and Vault Control 3-1. Miami closed out the series in emphatic fashion on Hacienda Hardpoint, winning 250-156 to secure the 3-1 series victory. RenKoR was the standout performer, earning series MVP honors with a 1.17 K/D and 10,899 damage dealt.

Los Angeles Thieves vs Boston Breach

Next up, Los Angeles Thieves battled Boston Breach in a five-map thriller. The Thieves opened with a 250-199 win on Vault Hardpoint but stumbled in SnD, dropping Hacienda 6-2. The back-and-forth continued as Boston edged out a 3-2 win on Vault Control, but LA forced a deciding map with a dominant 250-132 victory on Rewind Hardpoint. In the final map, Red Card SnD, Boston closed out the series 6-3. Purj delivered a standout performance for Boston, finishing with a 1.1 K/D and 12,933 damage.

Toronto Ultra vs Carolina Royal Ravens

Toronto Ultra squared off against Carolina Royal Ravens in another action-packed series. Ultra dominated Map 1, winning Vault Hardpoint 250-117. The Ravens responded with a 6-4 victory in Dealership SnD, but Ultra regained momentum by taking Protocol Control 3-2. Map 4 on Rewind Hardpoint went down to the wire, with Ultra edging out a 250-230 win to seal the series 3-1. JoeDeceives led the way for Toronto with an impressive 1.31 K/D and 12,734 damage, earning series MVP honors.

Atlanta FaZe vs OpTic Texas

The final match of the day featured a heavyweight showdown between Atlanta FaZe and OpTic Texas. OpTic came out swinging, taking Hacienda Hardpoint 250-204 and Protocol SnD 6-3. They closed out the series on Hacienda Control with a 3-1 win, sweeping FaZe 3-0. Mercules was unstoppable for OpTic, posting a dominant 1.45 K/D to claim the MVP title.

Looking Ahead

With Day 1 complete, the winners move forward with confidence, while the lower bracket awaits some big-name squads fighting to keep their championship hopes alive. Day 2 promises even more electrifying action as teams continue their quest for the CDL Championship trophy.