OpTic Texas stays the one Name of Obligation League (CDL) franchise to be undefeated within the new season after two weeks of on-line qualifiers for Main 1.
The defending champions beat Miami Heretics in an exhilarating best-of-five collection to safe its third win of the Name of Obligation: Black Ops 7 season.
The Inexperienced Wall Stands Tall
After opening week one with victories over Riyadh Falcons and G2 Minnesota, OpTic Texas continued its sturdy begin to the season in one of many closest Black Ops 7 matches to date. Miami Heretics started on the entrance foot with victory within the opening Hardpoint, earlier than the Inexperienced Wall answered again with a 6-4 win on Scar Search and Destroy and Scar Overload to safe a 2-1 lead.
Miami Heretics answered again with a nail-biting 250-249 win on Den Hardpoint to power a recreation 5 decider on Raid Search and Destroy. OpTic Texas emerged victorious with a 6-4 scoreline to maintain its flawless file intact.
Mid-Desk Battle Heats Up
FaZe Vegas, Paris Mild Mates, and Boston Breach all scored victories in week 2, advancing to a 2-1 file. Toronto KOI additionally scored its second victory of the season, leading to 5 franchises tied for second place.
The highest eight groups from the Main 1 qualifiers safe a spot within the higher bracket. With three weeks of qualifiers remaining, the battle for a robust beginning place within the opening LAN of Black Ops 7 continues to assemble tempo.
Riyadh Falcons Bounce Again
After two defeats by the hands of OpTic Texas and Los Angeles Thieves, the Riyadh Falcons rebounded with a 3-0 sweep of the Carolina Royal Ravens and a 3-1 victory over Boston Breach.
With a 2-2 file, the newly relocated franchise has moved into rivalry for its first begin within the higher bracket since Group Falcons joined the CDL in August 2024.
Following Week 2 of the Name of Obligation League Main 1 Qualifiers, listed below are the present standings:
1st: OpTic Texas (3-0)
2nd: Paris Mild Mates (2-1)
third: Toronto KOI (2-1)
4th: Los Angeles Thieves (2-1)
fifth: Boston Breach (2-1)
sixth: FaZe Vegas (2-1)
seventh: Riyadh Falcons (2-2)
eighth: Miami Heretics (1-2)
ninth: G2 Minnesota (1-2)
tenth: Cloud9 New York (1-2)
eleventh: Carolina Royal Ravens (0-2)
twelfth: Vancouver Surge (0-3)
Week 3 of the CDL Main 1 qualifiers kicks off on January ninth, 2026, with franchises persevering with their quests to earn a spot within the higher bracket. The motion continues throughout the Name of Obligation League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
