Name of Obligation League (CDL) franchise Vegas Falcons has introduced its relocation to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 season.
Alongside the relocation, the franchise has additionally signed 2021 world champion McArthur ‘Cellium‘ Jovel to its roster.
Introduced on September ninth, 2025, Cellium joins the rebranded Riyadh Falcons after seven years representing FaZe Clan and Atlanta FaZe throughout the Name of Obligation World League (CWL) and the primary 5 seasons of the CDL.
Cellium is coming off the again of a profitable Name of Obligation: Black Ops 6 season, successful the primary two Majors of the 12 months, scoring second place at Main 4, and a top-six end on the CDL Championship 2025 occasion.
He turns into the third North American participant to affix the franchise since Crew Falcons acquired the slot from French esports firm c0ntact Gaming.
After fielding an all-Saudi lineup throughout the early phases of the Black Ops 6 season, the franchise recruited former OpTic Texas participant Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari and two-time world champion Alec ‘Arcitys‘ Sanderson to its roster.
Having spent most of final season on the backside of the league desk, the signing of Cellium is an announcement of intent. Extensively thought to be top-of-the-line assault rifle gamers of the CDL period, the eyes of the neighborhood will look to see whether or not Riyadh Falcons can take care of the established names.
Extra Adjustments Coming?
On account of Crew Falcons relocating to Riyadh, town of Las Vegas, Nevada, is now obtainable for franchises to safe. A Breaking Level report claims Atlanta FaZe is a rebrand, with Las Vegas doubtlessly changing into the franchise’s new house.
Along with Atlanta FaZe’s potential rebrand, talks of the Carolina Royal Ravens altering id proceed to accentuate after the franchise not too long ago deserted its trademark. It’s rumoured that Spacestation Gaming is increasing into the CDL, though its route of entry stays unclear.
