CDL Announces 2026 Black Ops 7 Competitive Maps & Modes

The Call of Duty League has officially revealed the starting competitive map and mode set for the 2026 Black Ops 7 season, giving fans and pro players their first look at the battlegrounds that will define the early year meta. With a mix of brand-new environments and returning competitive-style layouts, the CDL’s BO7 map pool aims to deliver fast-paced, high-skill gameplay across Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, and the new competitive mode, Overload.

Below is a breakdown of all maps confirmed for launch and what players can expect as teams begin scrimming and preparing for Major 1.

Hardpoint Map Pool

The 2026 season opens with five Hardpoint maps, each offering a different pacing and rotation style:

• Blackheart

A dense, gritty battleground with tight interiors and chaotic hill fights. Expect money hills and heavy team coordination to matter.

• Colossus

Appearing in both HP and S&D, Colossus provides long lines of sight paired with close-quarters objectives. Balanced for ARs and SMGs alike.

• Den

A mid-sized layout making its way into all three modes. Den is poised to become a fan favorite thanks to its mix of power positions and tight lane control.

• Exposure

Large sightlines, layered verticality, and punishing rotations make Exposure one of the most strategic Hardpoint maps in BO7.

• Scar

Another multi-mode map, Scar delivers a hybrid of open lanes and close-quarter skirmishes — ideal for dynamic Hardpoint setups.

Search & Destroy Map Pool

The CDL’s S&D pool features five maps built for tactical play and creative mid-round adaptations:

• Colossus

One of the most versatile competitive maps in BO7, offering creative bomb site routes and cross-map power positions.

• Den

Tight, aggressive, and fast. Perfect for explosive S&D rounds and early-round bloods.

• Exposure

With strong vertical control points, Exposure rewards teams who secure map dominance early.

• Raid

A spiritual successor to classic three-lane S&D designs. Clean routes, predictable timings, and high clutch potential.

• Scar

Long-range options and isolated bomb sites make Scar a strategic playground for snipers and late-round fakes.

Overload Map Pool

The CDL continues to push Overload as its third mode, featuring objective-driven hybrid gameplay. Three maps have been confirmed to open the 2026 season:

• Den

Its symmetrical layout makes Den perfect for Overload’s balanced attack/defend structure.

• Exposure

Vertical power positions shape the Overload meta here, rewarding teams that coordinate pressure from multiple elevations.

• Scar

Fast flanks and tight choke points drive aggressive Overload pushes.

Competitive Overview & Early Meta Expectations

The 2026 map pool shows a strong shift toward multi-mode map flexibility, with Den, Exposure, and Scar appearing across all or most modes. That usually means these maps will define the early-season meta and become the core of scrim testing as pros start refining strategies.

Hardpoint appears to prioritize traditional rotation-heavy designs, while Search & Destroy includes a mix of aggressive maps and slower, timing-based setups. Overload continues to evolve, and with three shared maps from the HP/S&D pool, teams will likely focus heavily on cross-mode consistency.

Expect early tournament play to revolve around:

• Locking down power positions on Exposure

• Fast S&D adaptations on Den

• Conditioning opponents on Scar across multiple modes

• Mastering the new pacing of Blackheart and Colossus

Conclusion

The CDL’s initial Black Ops 7 competitive map pool showcases a strong blend of innovation and competitive balance. With a diverse rotation and several maps appearing in all modes, teams will have plenty to master before Major 1. As scrims begin and strategies develop, the BO7 meta is set to evolve quickly — and fans can expect a high-intensity start to the 2026 Call of Duty League season.