DreamHack Atlanta CDL Major III Preview: Full Groups, Rosters and Pro-Am Storylines Ahead of a Huge Weekend

The Call of Duty League heads to Georgia this week as DreamHack Atlanta hosts CDL Major III, bringing one of the most interesting formats of the season back to the spotlight.

Set for May 15 to May 17, the event will feature all 12 CDL franchises and four Challengers teams in a Pro-Am format, giving amateur squads a chance to test themselves against the best teams in the world. With Championship points on the line and several new-look rosters still trying to settle, Atlanta could shape the rest of the season.

Group play begins on Friday, May 15, with matches starting at 1:00 PM EDT. More games follow throughout the day at 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:00 PM as teams battle to avoid early elimination.

Group A

OpTic Texas
Roster: Shotzzy, Dashy, Huke, Mercules

G2 Minnesota
Roster: Estreal, Kremp, Mamba, Skyz

Vancouver Surge
Roster: Lunarz, Gwinn, Nero, Atura

OMiT Noir (Challengers)
Roster: Aspekt, DK, Ethan, Denza

Friday Schedule:

• 1:00 PM EDT – OpTic Texas vs OMiT Noir
• 1:00 PM EDT – G2 Minnesota vs Vancouver Surge
• 4:00 PM EDT – Winners match
• 4:00 PM EDT – Elimination match
• 7:00 PM EDT – Qualification match

Group A brings a strong mix of established talent and fresh pressure. OpTic Texas enters as one of the headline teams at the event after building around Shotzzy and Dashy while adding Mercules to the lineup. G2 Minnesota continues to build chemistry with a roster that has shown flashes during qualifiers, while Vancouver Surge enters Atlanta with plenty to prove. OMiT Noir arrives as one of Europe’s top amateur teams and could create problems if CDL teams start slow.

Group B

Toronto KOI
Roster: CleanX, Insight, JoeDeceives, Kips

Carolina Royal Ravens
Roster: Lynzrox, Craze, Exceed, Fire

Miami Heretics
Roster: MetaLz, RenKoR, SuPeR, Lucky

Huntsmen (Challengers)
Roster: Renegade, oJohnny, Brack, Swooty

Friday Schedule:

• 2:30 PM EDT – Toronto KOI vs Huntsmen
• 2:30 PM EDT – Carolina Royal Ravens vs Miami Heretics
• 5:30 PM EDT – Winners match
• 5:30 PM EDT – Elimination match
• 7:00 PM EDT – Qualification match

Toronto KOI enters Atlanta as one of the more stable teams in the league after early season roster moves. Carolina Royal Ravens continues to search for consistency, while Miami Heretics looks to build momentum around its Spanish core. Huntsmen may be the amateur side in the group, but veterans like Brack and Renegade give the roster enough experience to challenge CDL teams.

Group C

Los Angeles Thieves
Roster: Scrap, HyDra, aBeZy, Nium

Paris Gentle Mates
Roster: Envoy, Sib, Ghosty, Neptune

Boston Breach
Roster: Purj, Nastie, Spart, Afro

Project Notorious (Challengers)
Roster: Beans, Diamondcon, EriKBooM, Snoopy

Friday Schedule:

• 2:30 PM EDT – Los Angeles Thieves vs Project Notorious
• 2:30 PM EDT – Paris Gentle Mates vs Boston Breach
• 5:30 PM EDT – Winners match
• 5:30 PM EDT – Elimination match
• 7:00 PM EDT – Qualification match

Group C may be the toughest group in Atlanta. Los Angeles Thieves enters with a star-heavy lineup built around Scrap and HyDra, while Paris Gentle Mates has become one of the most interesting new names in the CDL after recent league changes. Boston Breach continues to look for consistency, but the talent is there. Project Notorious also enters with a strong amateur lineup that has competed at a high level in Challengers.

Group D

FaZe Vegas
Roster: Simp, Drazah, 04, Abuzah

Riyadh Falcons
Roster: Exnid, Pred, Cellium, Kismet

Cloud9 New York
Roster: Okiis, Nejra, Encourage, Hide

ROC Esports (Challengers)
Roster: d7om, Rxld, d7oom, Khhx

Friday Schedule:

• 1:00 PM EDT – FaZe Vegas vs ROC Esports
• 1:00 PM EDT – Riyadh Falcons vs Cloud9 New York
• 4:00 PM EDT – Winners match
• 4:00 PM EDT – Elimination match
• 7:00 PM EDT – Qualification match

Group D feels unpredictable. FaZe Vegas enters with major expectations after one of the biggest rebrands in CDL history, while Riyadh Falcons continues to grow as one of the newest teams in the league. Cloud9 New York remains hard to read, making this one of the most open groups in the tournament. ROC Esports rounds things out after earning its spot through Challengers play.

The Pro-Am format makes DreamHack Atlanta different from a normal CDL Major. One bad series can flip an entire group, and amateur teams often enter with less pressure and more freedom. That has led to major upsets in past events.

Atlanta also arrives at an important point in the season. Teams have had time to settle after offseason roster changes, new branding, and role shifts. Organizations like FaZe Vegas, G2 Minnesota, Riyadh Falcons, Toronto KOI, and Cloud9 New York represent a different look for the league in 2026, while veterans still fight to stay near the top.

For fans, DreamHack Atlanta offers more than points and prize money. It brings the chance for breakout moments, surprise runs, and fresh rivalries. With 16 teams entering the weekend and several rosters still trying to find form, Major III could become one of the most unpredictable CDL events of the year.