Call of Duty League Major I Tournament | Day 1 Recap

Day 1 of the Call of Duty League Major I Tournament kicked off with all Winners Round 1 matchups, as teams fought to stay in the upper bracket and build early momentum in the tournament. Several series ended in decisive fashion, setting the tone for the rest of the Major.

Paris Gentle Mates vs Toronto KOI (Paris Gentle Mates win 3–1)

Paris Gentle Mates opened their Major I run with a convincing victory over Toronto KOI, showcasing strong Hardpoint control and composure across multiple game modes.

Map 1 – Den Hardpoint
Paris Gentle Mates started strong, taking Den Hardpoint 250–169. Early rotations and sustained pressure allowed Paris to control the majority of the map.

Map 2 – Exposure Search & Destroy
Toronto KOI responded on Exposure SnD, securing a 6–3 win to even the series behind strong round-to-round execution.

Map 3 – Exposure Overload
Paris regained momentum on Exposure Overload, pulling away for a 5–3 victory. Consistent zone control proved to be the difference.

Map 4 – Exposure Hardpoint
Paris closed out the series emphatically, dominating Exposure Hardpoint 250–154 to secure the 3–1 win.

Final Score: Paris Gentle Mates defeat Toronto KOI 3–1

Carolina Royal Ravens vs Los Angeles Thieves (Los Angeles Thieves win 3–0)

The Los Angeles Thieves delivered a clean sweep over the Carolina Royal Ravens, controlling the series from start to finish.

Map 1 – Exposure Hardpoint
LA Thieves set the tone early with a commanding 250–189 win on Exposure Hardpoint, outslaying Carolina and locking down key hills.

Map 2 – Den Search & Destroy
Momentum carried into Den SnD, where the Thieves secured a 6–3 victory with disciplined setups and timely opening picks.

Map 3 – Scar Overload
The sweep was completed on Scar Overload, as LA Thieves pulled away for a 6–3 win, closing the series without dropping a map.

Final Score: Los Angeles Thieves defeat Carolina Royal Ravens 3–0

Riyadh Falcons vs OpTic Texas (OpTic Texas win 3–0)

OpTic Texas looked dominant in their opening match, sweeping the Riyadh Falcons with decisive performances across all three maps.

Map 1 – Colossus Hardpoint
OpTic controlled Colossus Hardpoint from the opening rotation, winning 250–135 behind strong slaying pressure.

Map 2 – Exposure Search & Destroy
Exposure SnD remained firmly in OpTic’s control, as they closed out a 6–3 victory with efficient round wins.

Map 3 – Den Overload
OpTic finished the sweep on Den Overload, securing a 4–1 win to advance in the Winners Bracket.

Final Score: OpTic Texas defeat Riyadh Falcons 3–0

FaZe Vegas vs G2 Minnesota (G2 Minnesota win 3–0)

The final series of Day 1 saw G2 Minnesota take care of business against FaZe Vegas, completing another sweep in Winners Round 1.

Map 1 – Blackheart Hardpoint
G2 Minnesota opened the series with a strong 250–189 win on Blackheart Hardpoint, controlling rotations and key engagements.

Map 2 – Scar Search & Destroy
Minnesota continued their dominance in Scar SnD, taking the map 6–2 with clean executions.

Map 3 – Den Overload
FaZe Vegas put up a fight in Den Overload, but G2 Minnesota edged out a 7–5 victory to close the series.

Final Score: G2 Minnesota defeat FaZe Vegas 3–0

Day 1 Takeaways

• Paris Gentle Mates looked strong in Hardpoint, securing a solid opening win.

• Los Angeles Thieves, OpTic Texas, and G2 Minnesota all advanced with convincing sweeps.

• Several teams now face early pressure heading into the Elimination Bracket.

• Winners Bracket matchups moving forward promise even higher-intensity competition.