OpTic Gaming Defeats FaZe Clan 3-0 in Call of Duty League Major Championship Final

OpTic Gaming captured their first Call of Duty League Major championship of the 2026 season on Monday evening, sweeping FaZe Clan 3-0 in the Major I Finals at Esports Stadium Arlington, delivering a dominant performance that announced their return to the top of competitive Call of Duty.

The Green Wall was firing on all cylinders throughout the best-of-five series, winning maps on Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, and Control with a combination of superior teamwork, clutch individual plays, and tactical adjustments that left FaZe struggling to find answers. OpTic's victory was particularly impressive given that FaZe had defeated them twice during the regular season.

"This feels incredible," said OpTic's star player Shotzzy after lifting the championship trophy. "We've been grinding so hard as a team, and to finally break through and win a Major against FaZe, who we know are one of the best teams in the league, it validates all the work we've put in. The chemistry is finally clicking, and this is just the beginning."

OpTic's victory was built on exceptional performances across their entire roster, with iLLeY leading the way with a 1.31 K/D ratio across the series and Dashy providing crucial long-range eliminations that consistently won them map control. Their coordination in respawn game modes was particularly impressive, as they maintained superior positioning and timing throughout extended engagements.

FaZe Clan, despite their loss, showed flashes of the brilliance that has made them perennial contenders, with aBeZy recording several highlight-reel plays and Cellium demonstrating exceptional individual skill. However, their inability to convert crucial rounds in Search and Destroy and struggles with hill rotations in Hardpoint ultimately cost them the championship.

The Major I victory earns OpTic Gaming 25 CDL Points and 00,000 in prize money, positioning them well for the remainder of the 2026 season as teams prepare for Major II qualifiers. Their championship run through the winner's bracket without dropping a single series demonstrates the potential for sustained success as they build momentum toward the season-ending CDL Championship. The victory also reestablishes OpTic as the premier Call of Duty esports organization and provides massive confidence heading into the crucial summer months.