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FaZe Vegas Wins CDL Stage 2 Major After Loss to OpTic Texas
FaZe Vegas bounced back from an earlier defeat to capture the championship in the grand final rematch.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:10am
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FaZe Vegas' comeback victory in the CDL Stage 2 Major final showcases the team's resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.Los Angeles TodayFaZe Vegas rebounded from a loss to OpTic Texas earlier in the day to win the rematch in the grand final 4-1 on Sunday of the Call of Duty League's Stage 2 Major. OpTic Texas had defeated FaZe Vegas 3-1 in the upper-bracket final, but FaZe Vegas fought back through the lower bracket to earn a spot in the best-of-seven grand final rematch, which they won 4-1.
Why it matters
This victory for FaZe Vegas is an impressive comeback after their earlier loss to OpTic Texas, showcasing the team's resilience and ability to adapt. The CDL Stage 2 Major is a significant tournament in the Call of Duty esports calendar, with a large prize pool and CDL points on the line that will impact the overall league standings.
The details
In the grand final rematch, FaZe Vegas won 4-1, taking the series with victories on Colossus Hardpoint, Scar Overload, Exposure Hardpoint, and Exposure Search and Destroy. OpTic Texas was unable to mount a comeback, with no players on their team having positive kill-death differentials. FaZe Vegas' Jovan '04' Rodriguez was named the match MVP, leading all players with a 118-84 kill-death differential.
- FaZe Vegas lost to OpTic Texas 3-1 in the upper-bracket final earlier on Sunday.
- FaZe Vegas then defeated Toronto KOI 3-1 in the lower-bracket final to earn a spot in the grand final rematch against OpTic Texas.
- The grand final best-of-seven series took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
The players
FaZe Vegas
An esports team competing in the Call of Duty League.
OpTic Texas
An esports team competing in the Call of Duty League.
Toronto KOI
An esports team competing in the Call of Duty League.
Los Angeles Thieves
An esports team competing in the Call of Duty League.
Jovan '04' Rodriguez
A player for FaZe Vegas who was named the match MVP in the grand final.
What they’re saying
“Cuyler 'Huke' Garland of the United States was the match MVP with 101 kills and a plus-26 differential for Texas.”
— Cuyler 'Huke' Garland
“Jordan 'Abuzah' Francois of Belgium was match MVP with 89 kills and a plus-18 differential for FaZe Vegas.”
— Jordan 'Abuzah' Francois
“Jamie 'Insight' Craven of England was the match MVP for Toronto with 61 kills and a plus-12 differential.”
— Jamie 'Insight' Craven
What’s next
The next major event in the Call of Duty League calendar is the Stage 3 Major, which will take place in the coming months. FaZe Vegas will look to carry their momentum from this victory into the next tournament, while OpTic Texas will aim to rebound and reclaim the title.
The takeaway
FaZe Vegas' ability to bounce back from an earlier loss and capture the CDL Stage 2 Major championship demonstrates the team's resilience and adaptability. This victory will be a significant boost to their confidence and standing in the league, as they continue to compete for the top prizes in Call of Duty esports.
