Timi Studios has officially unveiled the Call of Duty Mobile (CDM) Spring Major 2026, a high-stakes international gauntlet featuring 14 of the world’s elite squads. Kicking off on March 12, the tournament spans six weeks of intense online play before culminating in a massive LAN Grand Final in China. Check out the details on CODM Major 2026 below.
CODM Major 2026: A ¥2.2 Million Prize Pool
Teams aren’t just playing for glory; they are fighting for a share of ¥2,200,000 CNY.
- USD Equivalent: ~$314,286
- INR Equivalent: ~₹2.93 Crore (based on the March 6 exchange rate of 1 CNY = ₹13.32)
CODM Major 2026: 14 Teams, 6 Regions
The 2026 field is more diverse than ever, pitting five powerhouse Chinese rosters against nine international heavyweights:
| Region | Teams |
| China | Q9, Wolves, SPG, OUG, XROCK |
| Garena | ELV, AlUla Club, TSM |
| India | GodLike Esports, Elite Titans Esports, Felines |
| Japan | DVS |
| Middle East | HF |
| South America | Galorys |
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Tournament Structure and Roadmap
The journey to the trophy is split into three distinct phases:
Stage 1: The Regular Season (March 12 – April 19)
A grueling Single Round Robin (Best of 5).
- Top 2: Fast-track directly to the Playoffs Upper Bracket.
- 3rd – 10th: Enter the “Playoffs Deciders” to fight for seeding.
- Bottom 4: Eliminated.
Stage 2: The Playoffs (April 23 – April 26)
The top eight remaining teams enter a Double-Elimination bracket. While the opening rounds are Bo5, the intensity ramps up to Bo7 for the high-stakes matches.
Stage 3: Grand Finals (May 10)
The survivors fly to Shanghai, China, for a one-day, winner-takes-all LAN event to crown the Spring Major Champion.
Competitive Settings: Maps and Modes
The “Gunfight” winner dictates the pace of Game 1. Afterward, the loser of the previous map gains the tactical advantage of picking the next map and side.
Best of 5 (Bo5) Order:
- Search & Destroy (Target 9)
- Hardpoint (Target 250)
- Control (Target 4)
- Search & Destroy
- Hardpoint
In Bo7 matches, the rotation adds a third round of Control (Game 6) and a final Search & Destroy (Game 7) to decide the victor.
How to Watch
The action begins daily at 12:30 PM IST starting March 12. Catch the official broadcasts and community streams here:
- English Broadcast: Sweats Den’s YouTube – The primary destination for Indian and international viewers.
- Community Watch Parties: Join Bobby Plays or GodLike Neutrino for live reactions and expert analysis.
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