CDL Championship 2026 Heads to Michelob Ultra Arena

The Call of Duty League's season-ending tournament will take place in Las Vegas from July 16-19.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:47am

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The Call of Duty League (CDL) has announced that the 2026 CDL Championship, the league's season-ending tournament, will take place at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 16-19. This will be the first time the CDL Championship is held at the Michelob Ultra Arena, which has a capacity of 10,000 fans and has previously hosted high-profile esports events like the Evo fighting game tournament.

Why it matters

The CDL Championship is the league's marquee event, crowning the season's overall champion. Hosting the event at the Michelob Ultra Arena, a large and prestigious esports venue, signals the continued growth and importance of the Call of Duty esports scene.

The details

Tickets for the 2026 CDL Championship will go on sale on January 30th, with a pre-sale starting at 10 AM CST (4 PM GMT) and general sale beginning at 3 PM CST (9 PM GMT). The 2026 event marks the second time the CDL Championship has been held in Las Vegas, after the 2023 edition took place at the Thomas & Mack Centre.

  • The 2026 CDL Championship will take place from July 16-19.
  • Tickets for the event will go on pre-sale on January 30th at 10 AM CST (4 PM GMT), with general sale starting at 3 PM CST (9 PM GMT).

The players

Call of Duty League (CDL)

The franchised esports league for the Call of Duty video game series, which has continued to show signs of growth in its six years of existence.

Michelob Ultra Arena

A 10,000-capacity venue in Las Vegas, Nevada that has previously hosted high-profile esports events like the Evo fighting game tournament.

FaZe Vegas

The organization that will be operating the 2026 CDL Championship at the Michelob Ultra Arena.

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What’s next

Fans can earn pre-sale access to tickets for the 2026 CDL Championship starting at 10 AM CST (4 PM GMT) on January 30th, with general sale beginning at 3 PM CST (9 PM GMT) the same day.

The takeaway

The decision to host the 2026 CDL Championship at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, a large and prestigious esports venue, underscores the continued growth and importance of the Call of Duty esports scene. The event is expected to draw significant viewership and fan interest as the league's marquee tournament.