Call of Duty World League Makes Its Debut in Seattle This Weekend

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 20, 2018

News: 12 teams are set to go through bracket play this weekend as the record setting season for the CWL continues.

The Call of Duty World League, Presented by PlayStation 4, has arrived in Seattle for the first time this week, as over 120 Call of Duty esports teams are set to compete April 20-22, 2018 in Call of Duty: WWII. Squads from around the world will square-off for their shot at glory and prizes during this record setting season of the CWL and its $4.2 million overall season-long prize purse. The action begins today and culminates with the event championship on Sunday, with $200,000 in event pool prizing up for grabs at the CenturyLink Field Event Center.

"The Call of Duty World League is excited to bring our record setting season to Seattle for the first time, allowing spectators to witness the best teams from around the world go head to head in Call of Duty: WWII. Participation in the CWL has never been higher and with so many skilled teams expected to be in attendance, we anticipate fierce competition as they inch closer to earning a spot at the 2018 CWL Championship this summer. Visiting new regions can introduce us to new players, so we’re excited to see what competitors from the Pacific Northwest can bring to the CenturyLink Field Event Center this weekend," said Call of Duty Esports Director, Kevin Flynn.

Fans can watch the broadcast action online at MLG.com/CallofDuty and Twitch.tv/CallofDuty. Matches will also be available to watch on PlayStation 4 via the in-game Call of Duty: WWII theater.

CWL Seattle Open tickets are available in multiple varieties, while supplies last. General admission passes for the event are available for $59.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes). A Premium Pass for the event is also available for $89.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes) and includes an event t-shirt and one month of MLG GameBattles Premium. A $299.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes) Prestige Pass is also available and includes an event t-shirt, event jacket, one-hour early entrance to the venue, access to the Prestige Lounge and more. For tickets, visit MLG.com/CWLSeattle.

Teams in Seattle will compete in the open competition for their chance to earn one of four spots in the event pool. Those four remaining teams from the open bracket will then join twelve pre-qualified teams to compete for their share of the $200,000 event prize pool at stake this weekend.

Here are the twelve teams who have already qualified for pool bracket play this weekend:

Rise Nation

Luminosity Gaming

OpTic Gaming

eUnited

Team Kaliber

Team EnVyUs

Echo Fox

FaZe Clan

CompLexity Gaming

Splyce

Red Reserve

Unilad

Yesterday, a Relegation tournament featuring eight elite teams took place to determine the four teams to qualify for Stage 2 of the CWL Pro League. Mindfreak, Evil Geniuses, Epsilon, and Tainted Minds were the eventual winners of the relegation tournament, also earning them a spot in the CWL Seattle Open pool bracket. The nine-week CWL Pro League Stage 2 series begins May 15, 2018 at the MLG Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and concludes with a playoff series featuring a $500,000 event prize pool.

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