Get ready for a showdown in Columbus, Ohio!
The Call of Duty League (CDL) heads to Columbus, Ohio, this weekend for CDL Major 4, the penultimate Major tournament before CDL Champs 2023. Sadly, this high-stakes competition will not occur in front of a live audience. Instead, all 12 CDL teams will be in the house for a grueling four-day marathon.
Stage 4 has provided some incredible moments, including the Vegas Legion qualifying for the Winners Bracket and OpTic Texas losing just two maps through the qualifiers. All storylines come to a head at Major 4, and here's everything you need to know about the event.
CDL Major 4 schedule and format
The action kicks off Thursday with the Winners Bracket, where eight teams hope to advance closer to the CDL Major 4 Championship. Of those in the running, all eyes are on OpTic Texas following their unprecedented run through Stage 4.
Additionally, the Vegas Legion wants to complete the Cinderella story after adding Toronto Ultra castoff Standy. Vegas has looked much better in Stage 4 and will need a strong performance this weekend if they hope to make CDL Champs 2023.
Teams are participating in a double-elimination bracket for those who qualified as Winners. The bottom four squads are in a win-or-go-home situation. Grand Finals offers a first-to-four match format.
Here's the Thursday schedule for CDL Major 4:
- Los Angeles Thieves vs. Minnesota RØKKR at 1:30 p.m. ET
- New York Subliners vs. Vegas Legion at 3 p.m. ET
- OpTic Texas vs. Boston Breach at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Seattle Surge vs. Atlanta FaZe at 6 p.m. ET
Below, you will find the times of all other matches throughout the weekend:
Elimination Round 1 on Friday, April 21
- Florida Mutineers vs. TBD at 1:30 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Guerillas vs. TBD at 3 p.m. ET
- London Royal Ravens vs. TBD at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Toronto Ultra vs. TBD at 6 p.m. ET
Elimination Round 2
- TBD vs. TBD at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 21
- TBD vs. TBD at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 22
Winners Round 2 on Saturday, April 22
- TBD vs. TBD at 3 p.m. ET
- TBD vs. TBD at 4:30 p.m. ET
Elimination Round 3 on Saturday, April 22
- TBD vs. TBD at 6 p.m. ET
- TBD vs. TBD at 7:30 p.m. ET
Elimination Round 4 on Sunday, April 23
- TBD vs. TBD at 3 p.m. ET
CDL Major 4 Winners Finals on Sunday, April, 23
- TBD vs. TBD at 1:30 p.m. ET
Elimination Finals on Sunday, April 23
- TBD vs. TBD at 4:30 p.m. ET
CDL Major 4 Grand Finals on Sunday, April 23
- TBD vs. TBD at 6 p.m. ET
How to watch the tournament and earn Twitch Drops
Although there will not be a live audience, there are plenty of reasons to watch CDL Major 4. You can unlock various Twitch Drops rewards throughout the weekend, ranging from double XP tokens to in-game cosmetic items.
To qualify for Twitch Drops, connect your Twitch account to your Call of Duty account. Then, tune into CDL Major 4 on Twitch, and you will progressively unlock the rewards.
Here is a look at the CDL Major 4 in-game rewards:
Thursday, April 20, beginning at 12 p.m. PT
- 60 Minute Double XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- 60 Minute Double Weapon XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- Play Your Life Calling Card — Unlocks at Unlocks at 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- I Don't Miss My 1's Calling Card — Unlocks at 2 Hours
Friday, April 21, beginning at 12 p.m. PT
- 60 Minute Double XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- 60 Minute Double Weapon XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- Mainstage Ready Calling Card — Unlocks at 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Get Carried Emblem — Unlocks at 2 Hours
Saturday, April 22, beginning at 12 p.m. PT
- EZ XP Weapon Sticker — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- It's My Year Calling Card — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- 1 HR Weapon XP Token & 1 HR XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Future Pro Weapon Sticker — Unlocks at 2 Hours
Sunday, April 23, beginning at 12 p.m. PT
- 60 Minute Double Weapon XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- Oil Slick Weapon Blueprint — Unlocks at 1 Hour
- 60 Minute Double XP Token — Unlocks at 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Get in my Backpack Weapon Sticker — Unlocks at 2 Hours
That covers everything you should know about CDL Major 4. Check it out this weekend to see who brings home the title!
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