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CDL Major III Championship Sunday

Championship Sunday at Major III delivered a rollercoaster of matches, from intense map fives to dominant sweeps, as the Los Angeles Thieves claimed the title. Here’s the full breakdown of the final day of action.


Toronto Ultra vs Miami Heretics

Result: Ultra 3 - 2 Heretics

Toronto Ultra survived an early scare against Miami Heretics in a thrilling five-map series.

  • Map 1 (Red Card HP: 250-158 Ultra) – Ultra started strong with a dominant Hardpoint, while RenKoR struggled for Heretics with an 18/27 statline.

  • Map 2 (Red Card SnD: 6-5 Heretics) – ReeaL clutched up with 13 kills to steal a critical round from Ultra.

  • Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-1 Heretics) – CleanX had a tough map, finishing 17/31 as Heretics seized momentum.

  • Map 4 (Vault HP: 250-225 Ultra) – JoeDeceives took over with 35 kills, barely edging out Heretics to force a Game 5.

  • Map 5 (Rewind SnD: 6-1 Ultra) – JoeDeceives stayed hot, dropping 10 kills and sealing the series with a dominant final map.


Los Angeles Thieves vs Vancouver Surge

Result: Thieves 3 - 2 Surge

The Thieves battled back from an early deficit to outlast the Vancouver Surge in a five-map thriller.

  • Map 1 (Hacienda HP: 219-250 Surge) – Surge opened strong, winning the first Hardpoint.

  • Map 2 (Dealership SnD: 6-1 Surge) – Abuzah popped off with 12 kills, putting the Thieves on the back foot.

  • Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-0 Thieves) – Scrap led the turnaround with 25 kills as LAT found their footing.

  • Map 4 (Protocol HP: 250-211 Thieves) – LAT maintained momentum to force a decisive Game 5.

  • Map 5 (Rewind SnD: 6-4 Thieves) – Scrap delivered again, posting 11 kills to complete the reverse sweep.


Vancouver Surge vs Toronto Ultra

Result: Surge 3 - 1 Ultra

Vancouver Surge bounced back in the Losers Final, dominating Toronto Ultra to advance to the Grand Finals.

  • Map 1 (Vault HP: 250-249 Surge) – In an instant classic, Neptune dropped 43 kills to steal a nail-biting first map.

  • Map 2 (Protocol SnD: 6-4 Surge) – Neptune stayed hot, putting up another 11 kills as Surge built their lead.

  • Map 3 (Protocol Control: 3-0 Ultra) – Ultra showed life, sweeping Surge in Control behind Mercules 27/16 performance.

  • Map 4 (Skyline HP: 250-90 Surge) – Nastie put the series on ice with a monstrous 31-kill performance in a blowout win.


Los Angeles Thieves vs Vancouver Surge (Grand Finals)

Result: Thieves 4 - 0 Surge

The Los Angeles Thieves dominated the Grand Finals, sweeping Vancouver Surge to claim the Major III title.

  • Map 1 (Hacienda HP: 250-228 Thieves) – A tight battle saw LAT pull away late, with HyDra setting the pace.

  • Map 2 (Dealership SnD: 6-5 Thieves) – Envoy clutched up with 12 kills, barely edging Surge in a tense SnD.

  • Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-0 Thieves) – Envoy dominated again, posting a 26/13 statline as LAT pushed to match point.

  • Map 4 (Skyline HP: 250-134 Thieves) – HyDra closed the tournament in style, dropping 41 kills in a near-perfect final map.


Final Thoughts

Championship Sunday at Major III showcased the Thieves’ resilience and dominance, as they fought through tough matches to sweep the Grand Finals. Miami Heretics nearly pulled off a Cinderella story but fell short against a red-hot Ultra. Vancouver Surge showed flashes of brilliance but couldn’t stop the Thieves’ final push. As the CDL shifts focus to the next major, LAT stands tall at the top of the league.