CDL Challengers Elite Season 1: schedule, teams, format, more
ActivisionCall of Duty Challengers Elite is a brand new system for 2021 that aims to push the best amateur teams against one another in a seasonal format. From how you can tune in to a rundown on every team, here’s all there is to know.
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- Most significant Challengers events of the year.
- $50,000 up for grabs across both North America and Europe.
- Eight best teams in each region competing in a round-robin format.
Outside of the regular Challengers Cup events, there’s far more competition for amateur teams in 2021. The new Elite seasons bring the top eight teams together in NA and EU for an ultimate showdown.
$50,000 is on the line, along with a huge pile of Pro Points to help with seeding in future tournaments. There are three intense weeks of action to look forward to and we’ve got the complete rundown below.
CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1: Stream
The Challengers Elite matches will be streamed live on a brand new channel. Activision has put together a dedicated hub for the amateur scene with broadcasts going out on the Call of Duty Challengers YouTube channel.
Not every game will make it onto this broadcast. However, every team is guaranteed to be on stream at least once, regardless of wins and losses.
CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1: European Standings
| Placement | Team | Wins/Losses |
| 1st | Orgless | 5-2 |
| 2nd | TrainHard Esport | 5-2 |
| 3rd | Obtained Esports | 4-3 |
| 4th | Connect | 4-3 |
| 5th | RAMS | 4-3 |
| 6th | Team Singularity | 3-4 |
| 7th | House Tarth | 3-4 |
| 8th | Team 3G | 0-7 |
CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1: North American Standings
| Placement | Team | Wins/Losses |
| 1st | WestR | 5-0 |
| 2nd | Subliners Academy | 5-1 |
| 3rd | Team Zed | 3-1 |
| 4th | uT Crew | 3-1 |
| 5th | HYXR | 3-3 |
| 6th | Built By Gamers | 1-5 |
| 7th | Mocky Mocky | 1-5 |
| 8th | Mr. Mid Maps | 1-6 |
CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1: Schedule
The first Challengers Elite Stage spans three weeks of action with eight games played each day. This means each squad will be competing twice on each day of action.
- Read More: CDL Opening Weekend Schedule
EU and NA both kicked off on February 9. Below is a complete rundown on every matchup from week two of season one.
Europe – Week Two: Tuesday, February 16.
| Match | PST | EST | GMT | AEDT (Feb 10) |
| Rams 3-2 Orgless | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| TrainHard Esport 3-0 Connect | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Team 3G 0-3 House Tarth | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Obtained Esports 3-1 Team Singularity | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| House Tarth 3-1 Orgless | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Team 3G 0-3 Team Singularity | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Obtained Esports 3-1 Connect | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| TrainHard Esport 3-2 Rams | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
Europe – Week Two: Wednesday, February 17.
| Match | PST | EST | GMT | AEDT (Feb 11) |
| Obtained Esports 1-3 Orgless | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Team 3G 0-3 Connect | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| TrainHard Esport 0-3 Team Singularity | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| House Tarth 2-3 Rams | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
North America – Week Two: Tuesday, February 16.
| Match | PST | EST | GMT | AEDT (Feb 10) |
| Subliners Academy vs uTC | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Mr. Mid Maps 3-2 Mocky Mocky | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Team Zed vs WestR | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Built By Gamers 1-3 HYXR | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| WestR vs uT Crew | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Team Zed vs HYXR | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Built By Gamers 1-3 Mocky Mocky | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Mr. Mid Maps 0-3 Subliners Academy | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
North America – Week Two: Wednesday, February 17.
| Match | PST | EST | GMT | AEDT (Feb 11) |
| Built By Gamers vs uT Crew | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Team Zed vs Mocky Mocky | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Mr. Mid Maps 1-3 HYXR | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| WestR 3-0 Subliners Academy | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1: Format
- Location: Online
- Prize Pool: $50,000 per region
- Pro points: 49,000 per region
- At the end of the regular season:
- 8th-7th are relegated.
- 3rd-6th compete in Knockout Bracket (5th-6th are also relegated. 3rd-4th advance to Playoff Bracket).
- 1st-4th compete in Playoff Bracket.
- 1st-2nd retain spot for Stage 2.
CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1: Teams & Players
There are 16 teams competing in the first Stage of Challengers Elite. Eight teams across North America and eight across Europe.
You can find the full list of every lineup below.
North America
| Team | Roster |
| Built By Gamers | GodRx, KiSMET, Pandur, Pentagrxm |
| HYXR | Mayhem, Proto, Xotic, Zinx |
| Mocky Mocky | Cells, hollow, Jimbo, Sibilants |
| Mr. Mid Maps | Decemate, Drazah, FeLo, Nagafen |
| Subliners Academy | GloFrosty, PROLUTE, Saints, Spart |
| Team Zed | Denz, Jurd, Tay, Zed |
| UT Crew | Jintroid, Phantomz, Wrecks, Yeez |
| WestR | GRVTY, PaulEhx, Venom, Zaptius |
Europe
| Team | Roster |
| Connect | Dqvee, Joee, Linney, Nolson |
| TrainHard Esport | Henry, HyDra, Keza, Wailers |
| House Tarth | Afro, Defrag, Gismo, Weeman |
| Obtained Esports | BBConor, Callum, Chain, Hicksy |
| Orgless | Harry, Joshh, Nastie, Vortex |
| Rams | endviaN, JurNii, Lucky, Mettalz |
| Team 3G | Aroma, Disarray, genesis, Niall |
| Team Singularity | Bidz, Denza, detain, maple |