Power Rankings for CDL 2026 Major II: Who Claims UK Crown?

Competitive Call of Duty returns to the UK for CDL 2026 Major II. The event pairs the league with DreamHack Birmingham.

Event background

This is the first UK stop since before the pandemic. Many CDL teams will travel outside the United States for the first time.

A major offseason rostermania reshaped lineups. Qualifying rounds produced tight seeds and room for upsets.

Power Rankings

Filmogaz.com ranks the top ten squads heading to Birmingham. These power rankings consider form, stats, and recent results.

10. Vancouver Surge

Surge experimented by signing Kaci “Lqgend” Sabri alongside Isaiah “Gwinn” Gwinn. The pairing did not yield immediate results.

Thomas “TJHaly” Haly rejoined for Major II. The reunited duo have yet to rediscover last season’s top finishes.

9. KOI Toronto

Joseph “JoeDeceives” Romero carried Toronto through qualifying. KOI finished qualifiers with a 5-6 record.

Nicholas “Kips” Lyons arrived from Huntsman and posted a 1.05 K/D. His SnD K/D sat at 1.19 during qualifiers.

8. Carolina Royal Ravens

Carolina sit just inside the Play-In bracket. Logan “Lurqxx” Brown has led many of their strong moments.

The Ravens rank fourth in Search and Destroy. LAN nerves cost them in Major I and must be solved.

7. G2 Minnesota

G2 improved through the second split after a shaky start. Caesar “Skyz” Bueno and leaders steadied the roster.

The team excels in Search and Destroy. Respawn modes still need consistent upgrades for deeper runs.

6. FaZe Vegas

FaZe closed qualifiers on a three-match streak. Earlier losses raised questions about roster chemistry.

They lead the league in Overload round win rate and team K/D in that mode. SnD form is also strong, but composure needs work.

5. LA Thieves

Thieves possess top-tier talent on paper. Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris has not yet hit his expected form.

Kenny departed before Major II, and Jeremiah “Nium” Harrison brought energy. The team must beat higher-ranked opponents.

4. Riyadh Falcons

Falcons have beaten several upper-mid teams this split. They ended OpTic’s ten-match unbeaten streak earlier.

Overload is a core strength, ranking second to OpTic in win percentage and K/D. Their SnD win rate sits at about 42 percent.

3. Paris Gentle Mates

Gentle Mates are the reigning Major I champions. Qualification form was less convincing this split.

SMG synergy and off-field issues have created uncertainty. They open Major II in the Play-Ins against Carolina.

2. Miami Heretics

Miami feature league-leading kill ratios from David “RenKoR” Isern and Diego “SupeR” Escudero. Their KD numbers top most charts.

The roster ranks fourth in Hardpoint, third in SnD, and fourth in Overload. They are a complete, consistent package.

1. OpTic Texas

OpTic arrive as the clear favorites for the UK crown. Momentum from Black Ops 6 has carried into the current season.

Mason “Mercules” Ramsey drives objectives, while Anthony “Shottzy” Cuevas-Castro leads slaying. Cuyler “Huke” Garland has become the team’s steady leader.

• Event: CDL 2026 Major II in Birmingham with DreamHack.
• Context: First UK CDL stop since before the pandemic.
• Focus: Power Rankings and contenders for the UK crown.