Day 2 of the Call of Duty League Major IV at DreamHack Dallas brought heat, heartbreak, and high drama as the final bracket began to take shape. With Championship qualification on the line and elimination looming, fans were treated to a brutal display of skill and pressure under the lights in Texas.
🏆 Final Four Locked In
FaZe, Miami Heretics, OpTic Texas, and LA Thieves have secured their places in the Top 4 heading into Finals Sunday. Each team has shown a different path to the top — but only one will lift the final Major trophy of the season.
📈 Updated Standings After Day 2
| Rank | Team | Record | Map W/L | Map Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Miami Heretics | 2-0 | 6-2 | 75% |
| 2nd | Atlanta FaZe | 2-0 | 6-2 | 75% |
| 3rd | OpTic Texas | 2-1 | 7-5 | 58.33% |
| 4th | LA Thieves | 2-1 | 8-4 | 66.67% |
| 5th | Minnesota RØKKR | 2-2 | 7-10 | 41.18% |
| 6th | Toronto Ultra | 2-2 | 8-9 | 47.06% |
| 7th | LA Guerrillas M8 | 1-1 | 4-3 | 57.14% |
| 8th | Vegas Falcons | 1-1 | 5-5 | 50% |
| 9th–12th | Eliminated: Carolina, Boston, Cloud9 NY, Vancouver |
🔥 Key Highlights
❌ Minnesota RØKKR Eliminated from Champs
After a tough Day 2 showing, Minnesota RØKKR was officially eliminated from CDL Champs contention. Despite multiple chances, their 2–2 record and 7–10 map count weren’t enough. Meanwhile, Boston Breach, who were eliminated on Day 1, still secured the 8th seed for Champs based on season performance.
💥 Miami Heretics Stay Undefeated
The Heretics continued their fairytale run by defeating LA Thieves 3–2 in a heated series. The highlight? A post-match altercation between Scrap and SupeR, sparking crowd reaction and social buzz.
💚 Mercules Makes His Mark
OpTic Texas punched their ticket to Sunday after bouncing back from a shaky Day 1. Mercules, playing his first LAN with the Green Wall, delivered key moments across maps. The OpTic crowd in Dallas erupted every time he clutched.
📉 Toronto Ultra Sent Home
Despite some strong moments early, Toronto Ultra, LA Guerrillas M8, and Vegas Falcons were eliminated today, cutting short their Major IV campaigns.
🚨 Finals Sunday Preview
Only four remain.
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Miami Heretics: Can they make history and win their first-ever CDL Major?
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Atlanta FaZe: A familiar face with something to prove.
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OpTic Texas: Riding the home crowd with a new roster and old hunger.
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LA Thieves: Scrappy, experienced, and battle-tested.
The stage is set. One more day to crown the final Major champion of 2025.