Black Ops 7 Launch Invitational Sets the Stage for a New Era in Competitive Call of Duty

An eagerly anticipated weekend sees a new competitive stage open for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The game has just hit the market and has received an average reception from critics, yet a notable tournament has already been scheduled on the horizon.

The new release is hosting a Launch Invitational scheduled for November 22 to 23, gathering all 12 CDL teams along with an additional quartet of highly regarded Challengers teams. This contest, backed by a prize pool of $75,000, marks an important early test of the competing sides before the main season kicks off in December with the Call of Duty League's return.

Organized in partnership with a major energy drink sponsor, the event offers a prime opportunity to evaluate the performance levels of the top teams ahead of tougher challenges. While the exact tournament structure remains to be revealed, the confirmed Challengers teams are as follows:

• OMiT
• Team WaR
• Telluride Bush Gaming
• FC Stallions

This showdown is expected to act as a valuable benchmark in understanding the competitive standards of the CDL teams as they prepare to challenge the existing hierarchy in the scene.