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# Call of Duty League Championships Head to Canada for the First Time in 2025
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/call-of-duty-league-championships-head-to-canada-for-the-first-time-in-2025/
- Published: 2025-03-24T17:51:37.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-24T17:51:37.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: Events

For the **first time in Call of Duty esports history**, the **Call of Duty League (CDL) Championships** will be held outside of the United States. Announced on **Thursday**, the **2025 CDL Championship weekend** is set to take place in **Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada**, just outside the Greater Toronto Area.

## **Event Details & Location**

- **Dates**: June 26-29, 2025
- **Venue**: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Waterloo Region, Ontario
- **Teams**: The **top eight CDL teams** will compete for the **biggest prize** and **top honor** of the season
- **Setup**: A **360-degree center stage**, powered by Explore Waterloo Region and telecommunications partner Bell

This marks a **landmark moment for esports in Canada**, as **Toronto Ultra’s parent company, OverActive Media**, is bringing a premier esports event to Canadian soil for the first time.

## **OverActive Media’s Vision for the CDL Championship in Canada**

Adam Adamou, **co-founder and CEO of OverActive Media**, emphasized the significance of hosting **the biggest CDL event of the year** in Canada:

> *“Bringing the Call of Duty League Championship to Canada is a defining moment for OverActive Media. As Canadian businesses are looking for new ways to drive economic growth, this event will bring significant tourism, business, and commercial opportunities to the region.”*

With support from key partners like **Bell, AMD, Blacklyte, and SCUF Gaming**, OverActive Media believes the event will have **a major economic impact**, attracting **local and international fans** to the Waterloo Region.

## **A Historic Moment for the CDL and Canadian Esports**

The **Call of Duty League Championship weekend** is considered **one of the biggest esports events of the year**, and having it land in Canada signals **major growth for the industry in the region**. OverActive Media, which also operates **Toronto Ultra, Movistar KOI (Valorant, FreeFire, and League of Legends teams)**, continues to push for **Canada’s presence on the global esports stage**.

This is just the beginning of what could be a **new era for Call of Duty esports**, as the league expands its **global reach**—and **Canada gets its first taste of hosting one of the most prestigious tournaments in gaming**.

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