Call of Duty World League Continues Its 2017 Season in Dallas

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 24, 2017

News: The Call of Duty World League rolls on with the next stop being in Dallas where teams will compete for their share of a $200,000 prize pool.

Activision has revealed that the Call of Duty World League is continuing its 2017 season during the CWL Dallas Open produced by MLG, March 17-19 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX. The Call of Duty World League features top esports teams from around the globe competing for their share of a $200,000 prize pool, and to take a step toward becoming the 2017 Call of Duty World League (CWL) Champions. Teams from North America, Europe, and for the first time in 2017, APAC, have the chance to compete.

In partnership with MLG, the CWL Dallas Open kicks-off Friday, March 17, featuring 16 teams starting in pool play and 160 spots for teams to compete in the open bracket, one of the largest Call of Duty open brackets ever. The top four teams from the open winners’ bracket will join pool play on the second day of the tournament, Saturday, March 18. While the final teams in the championship bracket will compete on Sunday, March 19, for the $200,000 prize pool and the title of the CWL Dallas Open Champion.

For those interested in attending the CWL Dallas Open, there are several ticket options available:

General Admission: $49.99

VIP Pass: $149.99 includes VIP hoodie, VIP seating, VIP check in, VIP Lounge Access and early access to the venue.

Team Pass: $299.99 includes 4 player passes & 1 coach or manager pass.

The CWL Dallas Open is the final event where teams and their rosters can earn CWL Pro Points for a chance to qualify into Stage 1 of the CWL Global Pro League, beginning April 20. The CWL Global Pro League, taking place live at the MLG Arena in Columbus, Ohio, will include 16 teams worldwide over two stages of competition, each with a hefty prize pool. This weekly LAN league is a first for the CWL, working with MLG. Teams that do not make the cut for Stage 1 of the CWL Global Pro League will still be able to earn CWL Pro Points to compete for a spot in Stage 2, later in the year, online via CWL ladders and tournaments on GameBattles, as well as via LAN events for CWL Pro Points that will be available in specific territories.

Additionally, the CWL will host the previously announced CWL Anaheim Open on June 16 - 18 – which will include the qualifier for Stage 2 of the CWL Global Pro League. This competition will feature the bottom four placing teams from the CWL Global Pro League Stage 1 against teams from regional qualifiers. This tournament will determine the final 4 teams of the 16 who will compete in Stage 2. Teams competing in Stage 2 of the CWL Pro League will earn an automatic bid to the CWL Championships, to be held later this year.

For ticket purchasing and other information, please visit www.mlg.tv/Dallas. Do you plan on attending any of these events? Let us know in the comments below.