Day 3 of the CDL Major III Tournament brought major storylines, dominant wins, and a shocking elimination of a tournament favorite. Here’s a full breakdown of all the action from Day 3.

Toronto Ultra vs Minnesota Rokkr

Result: Ultra 3 - 1 Rokkr

Toronto Ultra looked sharp and confident as they handled Minnesota Rokkr in four maps.

• Map 1 (Vault HP: 250-219 Ultra) – CleanX set the tone early with 37 kills and only 24 deaths, leading Ultra to a comfortable win.

• Map 2 (Rewind SnD: 6-4 Rokkr) – Rokkr answered back, grinding out a close SnD to even the series.

• Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-1 Ultra) – Ultra took control behind a strong team effort, while Kenny struggled for Rokkr, finishing 17-27.

• Map 4 (Skyline HP: 250-157 Ultra) – Mercules dominated with 33 kills, helping Ultra close out the series easily.

Vancouver Surge vs Boston Breach

Result: Surge 3 - 1 Breach

Vancouver Surge overwhelmed Boston Breach, taking the series with strong slaying and fast-paced gameplay.

• Map 1 (Vault HP: 250-167 Surge) – 04 dropped 32 kills with only 20 deaths, setting the pace for Surge’s dominant showing.

• Map 2 (Dealership SnD: 6-2 Surge) – Surge’s momentum carried through SnD, as Boston struggled to get anything going.

• Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-0 Breach) – Breach found life, sweeping Surge in Control to extend the series.

• Map 4 (Skyline HP: 250-106 Surge) – Neptune took over, dropping 29 kills with only 14 deaths to slam the door shut on Breach.

Los Angeles Thieves vs Miami Heretics

Result: Thieves 3 - 0 Heretics

The Los Angeles Thieves made quick work of Miami Heretics with a flawless sweep.

• Map 1 (Red Card HP: 250-139 Thieves) – Scrap lit up the scoreboard with 32 kills, dominating the respawn.

• Map 2 (Dealership SnD: 6-0 Thieves) – A complete shutout in SnD showcased LAT’s discipline and teamwork.

• Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-0 Thieves) – Envoy closed it out with 28 kills, as the Thieves made a statement heading deeper into the bracket.

Boston Breach vs Toronto Ultra

Result: Ultra 3 - 1 Breach

Toronto Ultra looked even better in their second series of the day, eliminating Boston Breach with ease.

• Map 1 (Skyline HP: 250-79 Ultra) – JoeDeceives led the rout with 29 kills and only 16 deaths in one of the most lopsided maps of the tournament.

• Map 2 (Dealership SnD: 6-4 Breach) – Breach showed some fight, taking a tight SnD.

• Map 3 (Vault Control: 3-2 Ultra) – Ultra clutched up in a tense Control, regaining momentum.

• Map 4 (Vault HP: 250-115 Ultra) – Insight dominated with a 31/20 performance to close out the series.

Miami Heretics vs Atlanta FaZe

Result: Heretics 3 - 2 FaZe

In the biggest shock of Day 3, Miami Heretics eliminated Atlanta FaZe in a thrilling five-map series.

• Map 1 (Vault HP: 250-115 Heretics) – SupeR exploded with 30 kills as Heretics crushed FaZe in the opener.

• Map 2 (Protocol SnD: 6-5 FaZe) – aBeZy led a clutch comeback with 13 kills to narrowly tie the series.

• Map 3 (Hacienda Control: 3-0 FaZe) – FaZe flexed their dominance in Control behind aBeZy’s 22/9 performance.

• Map 4 (Hacienda HP: 250-160 Heretics) – ReeaL popped off with 28 kills, forcing a Game 5.

• Map 5 (Dealership SnD: 6-4 Heretics) – ReeaL came up big again, securing the series with an 8-kill effort to stun FaZe and send them home early.

Final Thoughts

Day 3 of Major III was pure chaos — Toronto Ultra showed why they’re a top contender with back-to-back wins, Vancouver Surge continued their hot run, and the Miami Heretics pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament by eliminating Atlanta FaZe. As Major III heads into its final days, the pressure is higher than ever, and anything can happen.