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OpTic Texas Extends Lead in CDL Major 2 Qualifying
Toronto KOI, Miami Heretics also sweep opponents in Week 3 action
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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OpTic Texas increased their lead in the Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major qualifying standings with a sweep of the Vancouver Surge on Sunday. Toronto KOI and the Miami Heretics also swept their opponents, while Boston Breach took a 3-1 decision over FaZe Vegas in other third-day action of Week 3.
Why it matters
The 12 CDL teams are playing a full qualifying round robin to determine seeding for the second major of the season, which will be held in March in England. The top six teams in qualifying head straight into the Stage 2 Major playoffs, while the teams in seventh through 10th place will compete in a play-in round.
The details
OpTic Texas improved to 6-0, ahead of the second-place Los Angeles Thieves (4-1), who did not have a Sunday match. OpTic Texas blanked the Vancouver Surge, winning 250-185 on Scar Hardpoint, 6-2 on Raid Search and Destroy and 4-2 on Den Overload. Cuyler 'Huke' Garland was selected match MVP with a plus-25 ratio (71-46). Toronto KOI swept Paris Gentle Mates in three close maps, while Boston Breach dropped the first map to FaZe Vegas before responding with three straight wins. The Miami Heretics also swept Cloud9 New York.
- The 12 Call of Duty League teams are playing a full qualifying round robin to determine seeding for the second major of the season, to be held March 27-29 in Marston Green, England, as part of the DreamHack Birmingham event.
The players
OpTic Texas
A Call of Duty League team that currently leads the standings in qualifying for the Stage 2 Major.
Cuyler 'Huke' Garland
The match MVP for OpTic Texas in their sweep of the Vancouver Surge.
Toronto KOI
A Call of Duty League team that swept their opponent Paris Gentle Mates in three close maps.
Joseph 'JoeDeceives' Romero
The match MVP for Toronto KOI in their sweep of Paris Gentle Mates.
Boston Breach
A Call of Duty League team that took a 3-1 decision over FaZe Vegas after dropping the first map.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
