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Call of Duty Vanguard is hither, and with a new game comes new plans for Call of Duty League, the premier pro excursion for the ever-popular shooter. The league is irresolute things upwards for the new season, with a return to form in some means and large changes in others.

As told in its 2022 explainer video, Call of Duty League will be holding in-person events over again next year. Qualifying matches will exist held online, with each of the fours majors being held in a physical space. That starts with the Commencement Classic in Arlington, Texas, to exist held on Jan 22 and 23. The other majors have not been given a engagement and location as of this fourth dimension.

League viewers will see some big changes during playoffs. The top two highest-ranked teams will no longer receive a adieu in the first circular, which means more matches to sentinel. What'south more, the bottom two teams won't start in the loser'south bracket. While the playoffs volition nevertheless exist done in a double-elimination mode, these changes should make for a more fifty-fifty playing field and a more than exciting bracket.

Finally, the league volition likewise be holding mid-flavor tournaments for the first time. Warzone and pro-am competitions will happen at some betoken, with the latter featuring everyday players going upwardly against the pros. If we're getting more CDL Competitor Operators in 2022, that could exist a good place to announce them.