The Call of Duty League Major 1 Tournament 2025 concluded on February 2nd with a thrilling Championship Sunday. The final four teams battled it out for a shot at the title, with intense matches that pushed teams to their limits. Here's how the action unfolded:

Match 1: Miami Heretics vs. Carolina Royal Ravens

The Miami Heretics eliminated the Carolina Royal Ravens with a 3-1 series win, securing their spot in the lower bracket final. The Heretics kicked things off with a narrow 250-244 Hardpoint win on Red Card, showcasing their clutch ability in a back-and-forth battle. They followed it up with a 6-5 victory in Search & Destroy on Hacienda, outmaneuvering the Ravens in late-round situations. However, Carolina fought back in Control on Hacienda, taking a 3-1 win to keep their tournament hopes alive. But the Heretics sealed the series with a close 250-237 Hardpoint victory on Hacienda, advancing to the next round.

Match 2: Los Angeles Thieves vs. Atlanta FaZe

The Los Angeles Thieves and Atlanta FaZe delivered an instant classic. The Thieves started hot, crushing FaZe 250-107 in Hardpoint on Red Card and following up with a 6-4 victory in Search & Destroy on the same map. FaZe responded in Control on Hacienda with a 3-2 win, keeping their tournament hopes alive. The momentum continued into Hardpoint, where FaZe narrowly took a 250-238 win on Hacienda. The series went the distance, ending in a dramatic Game 5 Search & Destroy on Vault, where FaZe clutched a 6-5 victory to take the series 3-2.

Match 3: Los Angeles Thieves vs. Miami Heretics

The Los Angeles Thieves bounced back from their heartbreaking loss to FaZe by dominating Miami Heretics in the lower bracket final. They opened with a decisive 250-169 Hardpoint victory on Skyline, controlling rotations and outslaying the Heretics throughout. The Thieves then took a comfortable 6-3 win in Search & Destroy on Hacienda, keeping their composure in clutch rounds. They sealed the 3-0 sweep with a 3-1 win in Control on Hacienda, securing their place in the Grand Finals for a rematch against Atlanta FaZe.

Grand Finals: Atlanta FaZe vs. Los Angeles Thieves

The Grand Finals between FaZe and the Thieves was a true battle for the ages. Since FaZe came from the upper bracket, they had the ban advantage. 

• The Thieves started strong with a 250-237 Hardpoint win on Hacienda.

• FaZe struck back with a 6-4 win in Search & Destroy on Red Card, capitalizing on key first bloods.

• The Control on Hacienda was a nail-biter, but FaZe clutched up in the final round for a 3-2 win.

• The Thieves responded with a 250-229 Hardpoint win on Red Card, showing superior map control.

• FaZe regained control in Search & Destroy on Vault, winning 6-1 in dominant fashion.

• The Thieves forced a Game 7 with a 3-1 win in Control on Protocol, executing well on offense and defense.

• The championship came down to a final Search & Destroy on Skyline, where FaZe secured a tense 6-5 victory, officially claiming the CDL Major 1 championship.

Atlanta FaZe are your CDL Major 1 2025 Champions!

This tournament set the stage for an exciting CDL season, with FaZe proving their dominance while the Thieves, Heretics, and Ravens all showed they’re contenders for the title. With the first Major in the books, all eyes now turn to major 2!