The latest Call of Duty League Rostermania is in full swing. We have you covered with up-to-date roster moves ahead of the 2026 season.
After a turbulent season that included several roster iterations, OpTic Texas won its second consecutive CoD Champs event. Everything changed in May when OpTic signed Mercules, following the 21-year-old phenom’s impressive performance at Major 3 with Toronto in late April.
Mercules proved to be just what the team needed, as Texas went on a miraculous run and dominated CoD Champs. His rise from Challengers to playing a pivotal role in a championship run just weeks later inspired other organizations to look for similar sparks. As we approach the Esports World Cup and the 2026 season, expect other teams to take similar daring swings to replicate what OpTic achieved.
Call of Duty League Rostermania ahead of EWC
The Call of Duty League competition at the 2025 Esports World Cup takes place from July 24 to July 27. 16 teams will compete for the lion’s share of a $1.8 million prize pool. All teams will be gunning to win the event, as the prize pool is just $200,000 shy of CoD Champs.
With that in mind, some organizations plan on shaking up their rosters to ensure they have the best chance possible.
Teams & rosters
Here are the rumored rosters for the Esports World Cup. This is subject to change, as more moves happen. It has not been confirmed when rosters have to be officially locked in.
We will keep the rosters updated when more transactions are announced.
Bold = New Player:
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Atlanta FaZe | aBeZy, Simp, Cellium, Drazah |
| Boston Breach | Snoopy, Owakening, Purj, Cammy |
| Miami Heretics | Reaal, Super, Metallz, RenKoR |
| Carolina Royal Ravens | SlasheR, Wrecks, —, — |
| LA Guerrillas M8 | Felo, Johnny, Kismet, Lunarz |
| LA Thieves | Ghosty, Scrappy, HyDra, Envoy |
| Minnesota Røkkr | Estreal, Gio, Kenny, Nero |
| Cloud 9 | Kremp, Sib, Spart, Gwinn |
| OpTic Texas | Shotzzy, Dashy, Mercules, Huke |
| Vancouver Surge | Abuzah, 04, Nastie, Neptune |
| Toronto Ultra | Insight, CleanX, JoeDecieves, Abe |
| Vegas Falcons | Pred, Arcitys, Exnid, TJHaLy |
All Call of Duty League Rostermania Changes and Rumors
So far, here are the reports of what organizations have planned for Rostermania.
June 30
Official News
- Cloud 9 drops Capsidal
- Beans announces he is departing Toronto
- Lynz confirms that his contract with LA Guerrillas M8 is over, making him a free agent
Rumors
- Cloud 9 reportedly signs Gwinn
- Carolina Royal Ravens will reportedly drop Wrecks
July 2
Official News
- Carolina Royal Ravens part ways with Gwinn
- Carolina Royal Ravens part ways with TJHaly
- Toronto Ultra signs Abe from Challengers
Rumors
- Carolina Royal Ravens reportedly target Cobra, Afro, and FDot
- LA Guerrillas M8 reportedly look to replace FeLo with Diamondcon
July 3
Official News
- Priestahh let go by Vegas Falcons
- Vegas Falcons sign TJHaLy.
- Team Orchid Challengers team signs Beans to play alongside Bance, Harry, and Mythix in place of HenRy at EWC
- Cloud 9 announces the signing of Gwinn
What other roster moves do you expect this off-season? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum
In other CDL news, Champs was 60% larger than any CDL event held in Canada, and Faze superstar aBeZy discussed facing OpTic after losing at Champs
