{"id":296,"date":"2025-06-25T16:08:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T16:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/?p=296"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:21:23","slug":"call-of-duty-league-championship-2025-preview-and-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/25\/call-of-duty-league-championship-2025-preview-and-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Call of Duty League Championship 2025 preview and predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cdl-championship-2025-predictions-large.jpg\" alt=\"Image of CDL Championship stage illuminated by red and purple lighting\" class=\"wp-image-191404\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Call of Duty League<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83925057\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The biggest event of the Call of Duty esports calendar is right around the corner. After four Majors and weeks of online competition, the top eight franchises are headed to Kitchener, Canada, to compete for the Call of Duty League Championship trophy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83925678\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Since December 2024, 12 franchises have competed across online and LAN competitions, aiming to finish the regular season in the top eight positions to qualify for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/03\/overactive-media-cdl-championship-weekend-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Championship Weekend<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83925c87\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Ahead of the event\u2019s opening day of matches, Esports Insider takes a look at the first wave of matches and attempts to select the winner of an event that\u2019s capable of springing plenty of surprises.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"keep-reading \" id=\"kr-6880a83926b1f\">\n<div class=\"heading section__title \"><span>Keep Reading<\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\n<li id=\"post-191303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/scump-scuf-gaming-collaboration\">Scump and SCUF unveil latest collab ahead of CDL Championship<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"post-191101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/cdl-championship-2025-viewership-rewards\">CDL Championship 2025 viewership rewards: All rewards and how to claim<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"post-188209\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-reveal\">Call of Duty Black Ops 7 revealed ahead of Championship Weekend<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-6880a83927881\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"vancouver_surge_vs_miami_heretics-2\">Vancouver Surge vs Miami Heretics<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/vancouver-surge-cdl-large.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Vancouver Surge competing at Call of Duty League Major\" class=\"wp-image-191405\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Vancouver Surge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83927f22\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The 2025 edition of the CDL Championship kicks off with a mid-table clash between <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-championship-vancouver-surge-preview\"><strong>Vancouver Surge<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-championship-2025-miami-heretics-preview\"><strong>Miami Heretics<\/strong><\/a>, two franchises that have showcased plenty of ability throughout the regular season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83928546\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Vancouver will aim to build on two Major Grand Final appearances during the <strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 <\/strong>season, while Miami plans to end the season on a high after scoring a top-three finish at Major 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83928b57\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>With both sides capable of contending among the best teams, there\u2019s every chance the first series of the tournament goes all the way down to the fifth and final map. Given Miami\u2019s recent form, Esports Insider sees the Spaniards advancing to the next round of the winner\u2019s bracket.&nbsp;Meanwhile,  Vancouver Surge will battle it out in the elimination bracket.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392914d\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>Winner: Miami Heretics 3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-6880a8392975b\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"los_angeles_thieves_v_boston_breachnbsp-2\">Los Angeles Thieves v Boston Breach&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/la-thieves-cdl-major-large.jpg\" alt=\"Image of LA Thieves lifting CDL Major trophy on stage\" class=\"wp-image-191407\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Los Angeles Thieves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83929de0\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>For the second half of the regular season, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-champs-2025-la-thieves-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Thieves<\/a><\/strong> has been the team to beat after winning back-to-back Majors in April and May. For the Black Ops 6 season, LA Thieves owner <strong>Matt \u2018Nadeshot\u2019 Haag<\/strong> assembled a roster to compete at the very top of the league, and this season, spending big on top talent has paid off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392a3e8\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-championship-boston-breach-preview\">Boston Breach<\/a><\/strong>, the regular season was a battle to remain within touching distance of the hotly contested midfield battle. Strong Major 3 qualifiers combined with a top-six finish at the Major 3 LAN wrapped up qualification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392a9e4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>A Boston victory over the most recent Major winner would come as a huge shock. Considering how the Thieves has cemented itself as one of the CDL\u2019s powerhouses, anything other than victory for Los Angeles would be regarded as a disappointment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392afd7\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>Winner: Los Angeles Thieves 3-0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-6880a8392b5e3\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"toronto_ultra_v_carolina_royal_ravens-2\">Toronto Ultra v Carolina Royal Ravens<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/toronto-ultra-major-4-large.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Toronto Ultra players standing on CDL stage lit up in purple lighting\" class=\"wp-image-191408\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Toronto Ultra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392bc5f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Having been on the verge of reaching a Major Grand Final on several occasions during the regular season, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-2025-team-preview-toronto-ultra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toronto Ultra<\/a><\/strong> is aiming to impress in front of a hometown crowd. Top three placements at two of the four Majors were signs of the franchise moving into the CDL\u2019s upper echelons, and a strong result in Kitchener can round off a solid season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392c259\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The early run of form from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-champs-carolina-royal-ravens-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carolina Royal Ravens<\/a><\/strong> suggested a change of fortune for the franchise, which has a roster packed with experience. Following an impressive top-four finish at Major 1, the team&#8217;s form quickly spiralled towards the bottom of the league table. Despite this, online performance and early-season results were enough to earn a Champs place for the Royal Ravens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392c87e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>This match could see Toronto Ultra dominate the opposition. However, even if this Royal Ravens side fires on all cylinders, Toronto Ultra remains the favourite.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392ce97\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>Winner: Toronto Ultra 3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-6880a8392d4cb\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"atlanta_faze_v_optic_texas-2\">Atlanta FaZe v OpTic Texas<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/venquorladise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/atlanta-faze-major-2-large.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Atlanta FaZe holding CDL Major 2 trophy on stage\" class=\"wp-image-191409\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Atlanta FaZe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392db49\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Ending the opening day is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-champs-2025-preview-atlanta-faze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta FaZe<\/a><\/strong> battling against <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/call-of-duty-league-championship-2025-team-preview-optic-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpTic Texas<\/a><\/strong> in the latest chapter of the storied rivalry between <strong>FaZe Clan<\/strong> and <strong>OpTic Gaming<\/strong>. Atlanta kicked off the Black Ops 6 season with back-to-back Major victories, putting the franchise immediately in contention for Champs success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392e13f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>On the other hand, this season has been one of the most turbulent for the Green Wall, with regular roster changes and poor performances leaving the defending CDL Champions on the verge of missing out on a place in the top eight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392e75a\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>With OpTic Texas looking to end the season on a high, this series has all the ingredients required to go the distance. Even with an OpTic resurgence, Atlanta\u2019s consistency will shine through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392ed4d\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>Winner: Atlanta FaZe 3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-6880a8392f383\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"which_team_wins_the_call_of_duty_championship_2025-2\">Which Team Wins The Call of Duty Championship 2025?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392f98e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>With several franchises in contention to lift the Call of Duty League trophy, predicting the eventual winner is a tricky task.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8392ff90\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The double-elimination bracket format also lends itself to franchises making deep runs in a bid for championship glory. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a839305a1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Having won the two most recent CDL tournaments, the <strong>Los Angeles Thieves<\/strong> has an excellent opportunity to secure its second CDL championship trophy. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83930bb1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>With the likes of Atlanta FaZe, OpTic, and Toronto Ultra all capable of performing on any given day, one of the three franchises is likely to join LAThieves in the Grand Final. Although this trio knows what it takes to win, LA Thieves have the aggression and experience to overcome any opponent standing in its way in a best-of-nine series.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a839311c9\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>CDL Championship 2025 winner: Los Angeles Thieves<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-6880a83931834\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how_to_watch_cdl_championship_2025-2\">How To Watch CDL Championship 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a83931e37\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Fans can tune into the 2025 CDL Championship by watching the action exclusively live on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CODLeague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call of Duty League YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-6880a8393242e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Alternatively, several content creators will be <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TorontoUltra\/status\/1937558330848796679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hosting watch parties<\/a><\/strong>, offering different perspectives and additional insight on the matches taking place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/06\/cdl-championship-2025-predictions\">Call of Duty League Championship 2025 preview and predictions<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\">Esports Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image credit: Call of Duty League The biggest event of the Call of Duty esports calendar is right around the corner. After four Majors and weeks of online competition, the top eight franchises are headed to Kitchener, Canada, to compete for the Call of Duty League Championship trophy. 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