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CDL Major I Qualifiers Week 3 Day 3

CDL Matches  January 12, 2026

 Results from Stage 1 Major Qualifiers

Today’s CDL action has continued in the 2026 Stage 1 Major Qualifiers, with three key matches played:

 G2 Minnesota vs Carolina Royal Ravens

  • Carolina Royal Ravens won 3-2
    Hard-fought match with the Royal Ravens battling back in a close series to secure a late-night victory.

 Vancouver Surge vs OpTic Texas

  • OpTic Texas won 3-1
    OpTic confirmed their strong form today, taking down Vancouver Surge to keep momentum high in the qualifier standings.

 Toronto KOI vs Los Angeles Thieves

  • Toronto KOI swept 3-0
    Toronto KOI delivered a commanding performance over the Thieves, with a clean-sheet win in this best-of-five.


 Standings & What This Means

These results help shape the Stage 1 Major qualifying leaderboard heading toward Major 1 (Jan 29–Feb 1 in Dallas):

  • OpTic Texas remains a top contender after another big win.

  • Toronto KOI moves up with their sweep.

  • Carolina Royal Ravens stay competitive with a clutch victory.

Each match win earns CDL points that affect bracket positions for Major 1 wins today help teams avoid early elimination matches in the Major itself.