Call of Duty League Heads to Birmingham for Major II
The Call of Duty League (CDL) is returning to the UK, with DreamHack Birmingham hosting Major II from March 27-29, 2026, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). This marks the league’s first visit to the UK in five years.
Tournament Format and Schedule
CDL Major II will feature a 10-team double-elimination bracket. Teams seeded 7-10 will compete in Play-In matches to determine the final bracket. The Birmingham Major cycle will feature a Round-Robin group stage qualifier, with only the top 10 teams advancing to the event.
Prize Pool
The total prize pool for CDL Major II is $365,000, distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: $150,000
- 2nd Place: $90,000
- 3rd Place: $50,000
- 4th Place: $30,000
- 5th-6th Place: $15,000
- 7th-8th Place: $7,500
Challengers Open
The Major II Challengers Open offers a pathway for amateur teams to compete against the pros. The top two teams from the Birmingham Challengers Open will qualify for the CDL Pro-Am Major III.
Ticketing Information
Tickets for CDL Major II are sold out. However, all CDL Major II tickets include access to DreamHack Birmingham. VIP tickets, offering the best seats in the house with guaranteed seating, were available for £179 (originally £229).
Participating Teams
The following teams are expected to compete in CDL Major II:
- Boston Breach
- Carolina Royal Ravens
- Cloud9
- New York
- FAZE Vegas
- G2 Minnesota
- Miami Heretics
- OpTic Texas
- RIYADHFalcons
- Toronto KOI
- Vancouver Surge
- Gentlemates LA Thieves
- Paris
Additional Events at DreamHack Birmingham
DreamHack Birmingham will as well feature DotA 2’s ESL One Birmingham.