OpTic Texas secured the championship title at the Call of Duty League (CDL) Major IV tournament held at the Paris La Défense Arena. The team defeated the Los Angeles Thieves in the grand final with a 4-3 score, earning a $150,000 prize. The event, which drew nearly 20,000 spectators daily, took place at the Paris La Défense Arena.
Results of the Call of Duty League Major IV
The grand final saw OpTic Texas overcome the Los Angeles Thieves in a tightly contested series. According to tournament results, OpTic Texas took home the $150,000 first-place prize, while the Los Angeles Thieves earned $90,000 as runners-up. The competition featured twelve professional teams competing over three days in the Paris La Défense Arena, which was temporarily rebranded as the Plenitude Arena for the duration of the event.
Performance of Gentle Mates
The French organization Gentle Mates, founded by Squeezie, Gotaga, and Brawks, entered the tournament with a roster composed of Estreal, Ghosty, JoeDeceives, and Sib. The team maintained a parcours sans faute leading into the semi-finals, where they faced OpTic Texas. Gentle Mates was eliminated following a 0-3 loss to OpTic Texas. As a result of their performance, the organization received $50,000 in prize money.
Tournament Reach and Impact
The event served as a showcase for the Call of Duty League. Beyond the live attendance of approximately 20,000 people per day, the matches were broadcast via streaming platforms. Official tournament replays were documented on YouTube, and the streams hosted by Gotaga attracted several hundreds of thousands of spectators throughout the weekend.
Key Takeaways
- Winner: OpTic Texas claimed the Major IV title and $150,000.
- Runner-up: Los Angeles Thieves finished second, securing $90,000.
- Host Venue: The Paris La Défense Arena hosted the event, following its recent hosting of the Rocket League championship.
- Local Representation: Gentle Mates, the French organization, reached the semi-finals before being eliminated by OpTic Texas, finishing the tournament with $50,000.
This tournament was held at the Paris La Défense Arena.