For the first time since the league was franchised, the Call of Duty League hosted a Pro-Am tournament, letting the top four Challengers teams compete against the CDL franchises to prove they deserve a spot in the big leagues. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.
Since the CDL was franchised in 2019, only 12 teams have been allowed to compete at the very top, a far cry from the Open tournaments that Call of Duty fans had become accustomed to prior to that.
In the seasons since, fans have clamored for a return to the old type of tournament, where rookies are given the chance to upset some of the biggest names in CoD and the event didn’t let down.
There was drama and upsets abound as the New York Subliners claimed the top spot along with the $100,000 first place prize.
CDL Pro-Am Classic stream & schedule
The event was livestreamed from Colombus, Ohio, on the official Call of Duty League YouTube channel, embedded above. There are also three other streams, ensuring every match is broadcast:
You can check the schedule below to find out which match is on which stream.
- Read More: CDL 2022 standings & schedule
The Pro-Am Classic officially kicked off at 12 PM PT (3 PM ET/8 PM BST) on Thursday, May 5, one week before the CDL itself returns to action. It will start at the same time on each day of the tournament.
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CDL Pro-Am Classic groups
Below are each of the four groups in play at the Pro-Am Classic:
A | Record | B | Record |
Atlanta FaZe | 3-0 | Florida Mutineers | 3-0 |
Toronto Ultra | 2-1 | OpTic Texas | 2-1 |
Strike X | 1-2 | Minnesota RØKKR | 1-2 |
Seattle Surge | 0-3 | Ultra Academy EU | 0-3 |
C | Record | D | Record |
New York Subliners | 3-0 | Boston Breach | 2-1 |
LA Thieves | 2-1 | Paris Legion | 2-1 |
London Royal Ravens | 1-2 | Ultra Academy NA | 2-1 |
Team WaR | 0-3 | LA Guerrillas | 0-3 |
CDL Pro-Am Classic fixture schedule
Below is the full fixture list and schedule for each match in the tournament:
Friday, May 6 (Group Stage)
Group | Match | Time | Stream | ||
PT | ET | BST | |||
C | LA Thieves 3-1 London Royal Ravens | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Alpha |
C | Team WaR 1-3 New York Subliners | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Charlie |
D | Toronto Ultra Academy NA 3-2 Boston Breach | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Delta |
D | Paris Legion 3-2 LA Guerrillas | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Bravo |
A | Minnesota RØKKR 1-3 OpTic Texas | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Alpha |
A | Toronto Ultra Academy EU 1-3 Florida Mutineers | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Charlie |
B | Toronto Ultra 1-3 Atlanta FaZe | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Bravo |
B | Strike X 3-1 Seattle Surge | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Delta |
C | New York Subliners 3-2 London Royal Ravens | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Charlie |
C | Team WaR 0-3 LA Thieves | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Bravo |
D | LA Guerrillas 0-3 Boston Breach | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Alpha |
D | Toronto Ultra Academy 1-3 Paris Legion | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Delta |
Saturday, May 7 (Playoffs)
Round | Match | Time | ||
PT | ET | BST | ||
Quarter-Final | New York Subliners 3-0 Paris Legion | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM |
Quarter-Final | Florida Mutineers 1-3 Toronto Ultra | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM |
Quarter-Final | Atlanta FaZe 2-3 OpTic Texas | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM |
Quarter-Final | Boston Breach 1-3 LA Thieves | 4.30 PM | 7.30 PM | 12.30 AM (May 8) |
Sunday, May 8
Round | Match | Time | ||
PT | ET | BST | ||
Semi-Final | New York Subliners 3-1 Toronto Ultra | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM |
Semi-Final | OpTic Texas 1-3 LA Thieves | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM |
Grand Final | New York Subliners 3-1 LA Thieves | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM |
CDL Pro-Am Classic results
Thursday, May 5 (Group Stage)
Group | Match | Time | Stream | ||
PT | ET | BST | |||
A | Toronto Ultra Academy EU 1-3 OpTic Texas | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Bravo |
A | Minnesota RØKKR 1-3 Florida Mutineers | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Charlie |
B | Seattle Surge 1-3 Atlanta FaZe | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Alpha |
B | Strike X 1-3 Toronto Ultra | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM | Delta |
C | Team WaR 1-3 London Royal Ravens | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Delta |
C | New York Subliners 3-0 LA Thieves | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Alpha |
D | Paris Legion 1-3 Boston Breach | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Charlie |
D | Toronto Ultra Academy NA 3-2 LA Guerrillas | 1.30 PM | 4.30 PM | 9.30 PM | Bravo |
A | Florida Mutineers 3-0 OpTic Texas | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Alpha |
A | Toronto Ultra Academy EU 0-3 Minnesota RØKKR | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Charlie |
B | Strike X 0-3 Atlanta FaZe | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Bravo |
B | Toronto Ultra 3-1 Seattle Surge | 3 PM | 6 PM | 11 PM | Delta |
CDL Pro-Am Classic format
- General
- 16 teams
- 12 Call of Duty League teams
- Top 4 teams from CDC Minnesota Open
- Group Stage
- 4 groups of 4 teams each (3 CDL teams and one Challengers team)
- Round Robin
- Top 2 teams from each group qualify for Playoffs
- Playoffs
- Single Elimination
CDL Pro-Am Classic teams
Team | Roster |
Atlanta FaZe | Arcitys, Simp, Abezy, Cellium |
Boston Breach | Methodz, Nero, Capsidal, TJHaly |
Florida Mutineers | Skyz, Owakening, Vivid, Davpadie |
London Royal Ravens | Zer0, Nastie, Afro, Harry* |
LA Guerrillas | SlasheR, Spart, Huke, Asim |
LA Thieves | Octane, Kenny, Drazah, Envoy |
Minnesota RØKKR | Attach, Havok, Priestahh, Standy |
New York Subliners | Crimsix, HyDra, Kismet, PaulEhx |
OpTic Texas | Scump, Shotzzy, Dashy, General** |
Paris Legion | GRVTY, Temp, John, Jimbo |
Seattle Surge | Sib, Pred, Accuracy, Mack |
Toronto Ultra | Bance, Cammy, CleanX, Insight |
Toronto Ultra Academy NA | Hicksy, Mohak, Scrappy, Vikul |
Team WaR | Denza, Maple, Wardy, Weeman |
Toronto Ultra Academy EU | Beans, Furiious, Vortex, Rafi*** |
Strike X | Gunsii, Fire, Ramby, Silly |
*Harry is stepping in for Gismo who is absent for personal reasons
**General stepped in for iLLeY following OpTic’s first match against Ultra Academy EU
*** Rafi is stepping in for Harry, who has taken Gismo’s place on the London Royal Ravens roster