Call of Duty Tournaments
What is Call of Duty?
Call of Duty is a first-person shooter game series developed by Activision. Since the release of its first title in 2003, CoD has evolved significantly, boasting impressive graphics and addictive gameplay. This game is a favorite among casual gamers and has also made a significant impact on the esports world. In Spain, Call of Duty was one of the pioneers in gaining visibility and popularity. With numerous professional teams and annual tournaments with large prize pools, Call of Duty is a must for fans of shooters and competition. If you are passionate about esports, Call of Duty is your place!
What are the most important tournaments in Call of Duty?
Call of Duty features major international tournaments, with most competitions taking place in Latin America and the United States, where the best competitions of this game series are held.
Here are some of the most important competitions in Call of Duty:
Call of Duty League (CDL)
If you're a big Call of Duty fan, you're probably familiar with this competition. The Call of Duty League features most of the major professional teams in the CoD competitive scene. This league has several stages and different events throughout the year.
The famous Champs, or better known as Call of Duty World League Champions, is the world championship of Call of Duty. In Spain, we have the representation of Miami Heretics, with a team entirely composed of Spaniards in this major league predominantly represented by American players.
Some of the teams in the competition include: Atlanta FaZe, New York Subliners, Los Angeles Thieves, Toronto Ultra, Optic Texas, Boston Breach, and the Spanish mix of Miami Heretics.
Call of Duty Challengers
The Call of Duty Challengers is similar in recognition to the CDL. The main difference is that this is held on a continental level across North America, Europe, and Asia. CDL teams cannot participate in the Call of Duty Challengers.
Participating in the Call of Duty Challengers allows you to aspire to join the CDL (Call of Duty League). Annual events are held frequently.
Call of Duty World League Championship
The famous Champs, which attract the attention of CoD fans and shooter enthusiasts in general, is the annual world championship organized by Activision.
In the Call of Duty World League Championship, 32 teams from around the world participate. Of these 32, only 16 teams compete to enter the Playoffs and become world champions.
Who won the last Call of Duty World League Championship?
The last Call of Duty World Championship, held last year in 2023, was won by the New York Subliners, a roster composed of Hydra, KisMet, Skyz, and Priestaahh.
Interestingly, no organization has won consecutive world championships, not even the legendary CompLexity or Evil Geniuses, who had a golden era in Call of Duty on an international level.
Is there a competitive scene for Call of Duty in Spain?
The answer is "yes." On our Winnder platform, you can play for a spot in the ranking and compete, but we also share some history of Call of Duty in Spain and current competitions beyond Winnder.
The competitive Call of Duty scene in Spain has had its golden era, being the main esport for the LVP (Professional Video Game League) and other competitions like the GAME league, SocialNat, and ESL in Spain.
Historically, Pain Gaming, Giants, and Heretics are the top winners of these competitions.
There were also historic teams in these competitions, such as wSystem Club, Karont3 eSports Club, Wizards Club, Deaka eSport Club, and Dimegio Club, among others, during these golden eras of Call of Duty.
