Week 3 of the Major III Qualifiers kicked off with some dominant performances and intense matchups as teams continued their push toward tournament seeding. Here's how Day 1 unfolded:

Toronto Ultra vs Miami Heretics

Toronto Ultra bounced back in a strong way, taking down the Miami Heretics with a solid 3-1 series win.

• Map 1: Vault Hardpoint – Ultra opened with a nail-biting 250-240 victory, fending off a late-game surge from the Heretics.

• Map 2: Dealership Search & Destroy – The Heretics tied the series, clutching up in a tight 6-5 win.

• Map 3: Vault Control – Ultra regained control with a convincing 3-1 showing.

• Map 4: Protocol Hardpoint – Ultra closed out the series in dominant fashion with a 250-190 win, improving their qualifier record.

Boston Breach vs Cloud9 New York

Boston Breach delivered a statement sweep against Cloud9 New York, cruising to a clean 3-0 victory.

• Map 1: Skyline Hardpoint – Breach set the tone early, winning 250-136 with strong map control.

• Map 2: Hacienda Search & Destroy – Boston stayed composed in key rounds to take the SnD 6-4.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – A flawless 3-0 performance sealed the sweep and solidified Boston’s standing heading into the final qualifier stretch.

LA Guerrillas M8 vs Los Angeles Thieves

The battle of LA was one-sided as the Thieves took care of business with a commanding 3-0 sweep over the Guerrillas.

• Map 1: Skyline Hardpoint – Thieves built early momentum with a 250-193 win.

• Map 2: Red Card Search & Destroy – Clinical execution gave the Thieves a 6-2 edge.

• Map 3: Protocol Control – Thieves completed the sweep effortlessly, winning 3-0 and continuing their climb in the standings.

Looking Ahead

With only a few matches left in the qualifiers, every map and series win is crucial. Teams are fighting for favorable Major III seeding, and Day 1 of Week 3 proved the intensity is only ramping up. Stay tuned for more CDL action as the qualifiers continue!