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Complete List of CDL 2026 Season Teams and Their Star Players

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The organisers have finally announced the CDL 2026 Season teams officially. It has been confirmed that 12 teams, 11 representing different parts of America and Canada, and only one representing Riyadh, will face off in COD's latest iteration, Black Ops 7.

The Call of Duty League 2026 schedule is quite exciting and filled with a lot of Major and Minor tournaments for COD fans to cherish. Moreover, gamers can enjoy streams of all the nail-biting matches on both YouTube and Twitch, as this year marks CDL's exclusive agreement with YouTube. So, brace yourselves to catch all the action live of this S-Tier tournament. That being said, this article will discover the list of all CDL 2026 Season Teams.

All CDL 2026 Season Teams

Call of Duty League 2026 Season
Call of Duty League 2026 Season Roadmap (Image via X/@CODLeague)

A total of 12 teams are participating in the CDL 2026 Season. Teams such as Boston Breach, Riyadh Falcons, Los Angeles Thieves, and FaZe Vegas are some notable names among the list. While most teams have their full primary and substitute rosters ready, the Carolina Royal Ravens have yet to confirm their primary team member and substitute gamer. On the other hand, surprisingly, Riyadh Falcons' roster is fully packed with 10 players. That said, let's take a closer look at all the CDL 2026 Season Teams that will play all the Major and Minor events before the Call of Duty League Championship 2026:

Boston Breach

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Boston Breach is one of the popular teams participating in the CDL 2026 Season. Currently, it's owned by Kraft Sports & Entertainment and Oxygen Esports. This team was initially known as Chicago CDL, and is the successor franchise to OpTic Chicago. Let's take a look at their full roster:

IGNReal Name
CammyCameron McKilligan
OwakeningJoseph Conley
PurjEvan Perez
SeanySean O'Connor
SnoopyEric Lozano
Boston Breach Roster

Carolina Royal Ravens

Carolina Royal Ravens
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Carolina Royal Ravens is one of the only participating CDL 2026 teams that have yet to complete their full roster. This team represents Charlotte, North Carolina. An organisation named Infinite Reality is the owner of the team. That being said, here's a list of all the players who'll participate so far:

IGNReal Name
GwinnIsaiah Gwinn
SlasherAustin Liddicoat
TjhalyThomas Haly
TBD
TBD
Carolina Royal Ravens Roster

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Cloud9 New York

Cloud9 New York
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As the name suggests, Cloud9 New York represents New York City in the CDL 2026 Season. The North American organisation merged with NYXL on June 26, 2024, acquiring the roster of the Subliners. Later on in August in the same year, Cloud9 announced they had named their Call of Duty team Cloud9 New York. Enough said, let's take a summary of the final lineup:

IGNReal Name
AccuracyLamar Abedi
CapsidalKenyen Sutton
KrempKyle Haworth
MackMakenzie Kelley
SIBDaunte Gray
SpartKristopher Cervantez
Cloud9 New York Roster

FaZe Vegas

FaZe Vegas
Image Credits: FaZe Vegas

The FaZe Vegas, formerly known as the Atlanta FaZe, is representing the city of Sin, Las Vegas. FaZe Clan and Atalanta Esports Ventures are a joint operator for this team. That being said, here's a preview of one of the most popular and contender Call of Duty League 2026 teams:

IGNReal Name
AbezyTyler Pharris
CelliumMcArthur Jovel
CrowderJames Crowder
DrazahZachary Jordan
SimpChris Lehr
FaZe Vegas Roster

G2 Minnesota

G2 Minnesota
Image Credits: G2 Minnesota

Formerly known as Minnesota ROKKR, the roster represents Minneapolis in the CDL 2026 Season. After G2 Esports bought the team recently, they renamed themselves as G2 Minnesota on October 20, 2025. Here's a summary of its roster:

IGNReal Name
EstrealJustice McMillan
GioGiovanni Webster
KennyKenneth Williams
LoonyDaniel Loza
NeroDylan Koch
G2 Minnesota Roster

Los Angeles Guerrillas M8

Los Angeles Guerrillas M8
Image Credits: Los Angeles Guerrillas M8

After Gentle Mates acquired Los Angeles Guerrillas on December 4, 2024, the roster rebranded itself as Los Angeles Guerrillas M8. As the name suggests, it represents Los Angeles in the CDL 2026 Season. Here's a full list of the roster for the team:

IGNReal Name
Dreal Ehsan Javed
FeloTyler Johnson
JohnnyGiancarlos Carrasco
KismetMatthew Tinsley
LunarzNoah Whillock
LynzThomas Gregorio
Los Angeles Guerrillas M8 Roster

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Los Angeles Thieves

Los Angeles Thieves
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Owned by a popular organisation named 100 Thieves, Los Angeles Thieves is the only team that represents the same state as Los Angeles Guerrillas M8. This will be the first-ever Call of Duty league tournament for the team, previously owned by OpTic Gaming Los Angeles. Here's a summary of the roster:

IGNReal Name
EnvoyDylan Hannon
GhostyDaniel Rothe
HydraPaco Rusiewiez
NadeshotMatthew Haag
ScrapThomas Ernst
ShaneeShane McKerral
Los Angeles Thieves Roster

Miami Heretics

Miami Heretics
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Previously known as the Florida Mutineers, the Miami Heretics represent Miami, Florida. Currently, Misfits Gaming and Team Heretic are the owners of the roster. That said, here's a list of members who'll play the CDL 2026 Season:

IGNReal Name
MethodzsickJorge Bancells
MettalzAdrian Serrano Martinez
ReealJose Castilla
RenkorDavid Isern
SuperDiego Rodríguez
Miami Heretics Roster

OpTic Texas

OpTic Texas
Image Credits: OpTic Texas

All eyes will surely be on OpTic Texas as they're entering the CDL 2026 Season as defending champions. This is the only team among the other CDL 2026 Season teams that has won back-to-back CDL Championships (2024 and 2025). This team was formed after a merger between OpTic Gaming and Team Envy, and is the successor franchise of Dallas Empire. However, it's owned and all the operations run by Team Envy. Let's take a look at who essentially are the best among all CDL 2026 teams:

IGNReal Name
DashyBrandon Otell
HukeCuyler Garland
KarmaDamon Barlow
MerculesMason Ramsey
ShotzzyAnthony Cuevas-Castro
SkyzCesar Bueno
OpTic Texas Roster

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Riyadh Falcons

Riyadh Falcons
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Formerly known as Vegas Falcons, the Riyadh Falcons are the only team that represents a non-North American city, Riyadh, in the CDL 2026 Season tournaments. Team Falcons purchased the old team's (Las Vegas Legion) franchise spot and owned the team. Later on September 9, 2025, their main roster got relocated to Riyadh, and currently represents a non-North American city. Here's a list of all of their members:

IGNReal Name
ArcitysAlec Sanderson
ClaysterJames Eubanks
D7oomxAbdulrahman Althunayan
ExnidSaud Alati
KiingKhalid Kaabi
PredAmer Zulbeari
PriestahhPreston Greiner
QK4BSaud Alotaibi
RoxasSalman Alkhuzayyim
WxslFahad Alkahtani
Riyadh Falcons Roster

Toronto KOI

Toronto KOI
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Toronto KOI is one of the CDL Season 2026 teams that represents Canada. The team was known as Toronto Ultra in the early days. Originally owned by OverActive Media, Toronto Ultra was established to replace Splyce in mid-2019. However, on October 23, 2025, it was renamed to Toronto KOI. Here's a list of all the players:

IGNReal Name
BeansBen McMellon
CleanxTobias Juul Jønsson
InsightJamie Craven
JoedeceivesJoseph Romero
JoeeJoseph Pinnington
Toronto KOI Roster

Vancouver Surge

Vancouver Surge
Image Credits: Vancouver Surge

Previously known as Seattle Surge, the Vancouver Surge represents Vancouver. It's the second team that's representing Canada. The original owners of this team are Aquilini Investment Group and Canuck Sports & Entertainment. Let's take a look at their final roster:

IGNReal Name
04Jovan Rodriguez
AbuzahJordan François
NastieByron Plumridge
NeptuneTravis McCloud
RamboRaymond Lussier
Vancouver Surge Roster

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the CDL 2026 season?

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Teams will face off multiple times across each stage, fighting for critical CDL Points. For the first time ever, the CDL will run a full round-robin during the qualifier stage, where all 12 teams face each other across six weeks.

Are there any new teams or rebrands in the 2026 CDL season?

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Yes, the 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) season features several significant team rebrands and one team relocation. There are no entirely new expansion slots, but the league welcomes four new team identities through the rebranding/relocation of existing franchises. Teams like FaZe Vegas (Atlanta FaZe), Riyadh Falcons (Vegas Legion), G2 Minnesota (Minnesota ROKKR), and more have rebranded/relocated according to their needs.

Are substitute players allowed in the CDL 2026 season?

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Yes, substitute players are allowed in the Call of Duty League (CDL), which also includes the 2026 season. Teams typically have one or more substitute players on their roster in addition to their primary four-man roster.

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