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CDL 2026 expands internationally, returns to UK with Major II in Birmingham

The 2026 Call of Duty League season broadened its international footprint with three overseas events, including the Esports World Cup. The international slate opened with Major II in Birmingham — the first CDL event in the UK in five years. Major II ran at DreamHack NEC alongside ESL One Dota 2 and other Esports World Cup activities, aligning CDL with larger European esports events.

• Three international events in 2026, including the Esports World Cup
• Major II in Birmingham marked CDL's UK return after five years
• Event was co-located with DreamHack NEC and ESL One Dota 2
• CDL increased coordination with European esports activations