Call of Duty Black Ops 6 EWC 2025: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More
For a second year, Call of Duty is back at Esports World Cup (EWC). Starting July 24th, 16 teams will clash in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for $1.8 million and Club Championship points.
Let's dive into what the tournament has in store for us!
Format, Teams, and Groups
The tournament features 16 teams (11 CDL teams + 5 DreamHack Dallas Open qualified teams) playing two stages: Group Stage & Playoffs.
Group Stage
- 16 participating teams divided into 4 groups
- Every group plays double-elimination bracket
- Two teams per group qualify for Playoffs
- All games are Bo5
- The four groups are as follows:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud 9 | 100 Thieves | Boston Breach | FaZe Clan |
| Five Fears (Qualified) | Gentle Mates | KOI | OMiT (Qualified) |
| G2 Esports | Team Orchid (Qualified) | Team Falcons | Project 7 Esports (Qualified) |
| Optic Gaming | Vancouver Surge | Team WaR (Qualified) | Team Heretics |
Playoffs
- 8 teams
- Single-elimination bracket
- Grand Finals are Bo7
- Remaining games are Bo5
Schedule and Fixtures
The tournament kicks off July 24th. The overall schedule for the tournament is as follows:
- Thursday, July 24th: Group Stage Day 1
- Friday, July 25th: Group Stage Day 2
- Saturday, July 26th: Quarterfinals
- Sunday, July 27th: Semifinals, Third-place decider, Grand Finals
Check the detailed schedule with fixtures and live scoreboard on Strafe.
Where to Watch
The EWC Call of Duty Action will be will be livestreamed on the official Twitch and YouTube channels of the Esports World Cup, starting Thursday, July 24th.
To find out more about the Esports World Cup 2025, make sure to check out our guide.
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