After the 2019 CWL Championships, Call of Duty transformed as it adopted a franchised model, introducing the Call of Duty League with 12 teams. While the championship's format evolved over time, the ultimate goal remained unchanged: every CDL player aspires to win the trophy and championship rings. The New York Subliners, the latest victors, now join the exclusive ranks of elite esports teams who have secured the Call of Duty Championship.
What is COD Champs?
The annual COD Champs, or Call of Duty Championship, is organized by Activision, the publisher of the renowned video game franchise. Serving as the ultimate battleground for Call of Duty esports, this prestigious event determines the world champion.
Since its establishment in 2013, the tournament has evolved into a pinnacle event within the Call of Duty esports realm, garnering immense anticipation and celebration. It unites elite teams from across the globe, engaging in fierce competition to attain the prestigious title of world champion alongside a significant share from an abundant prize pool.
Top-tier gameplay and intense competition are showcased in COD Champs, where professional players and teams renowned for their skill, strategy, and teamwork take center stage. The event frequently takes place in spacious arenas, drawing an enormous live audience as well as millions of viewers online.
Which player has won the most Call of Duty World Championships as of 2023?
A total of 30 skilled competitors have secured the prestigious Call of Duty world championship ring, with a distinguished group of nine legendary players boasting multiple championship victories. Among the elite, Karma, Crimsix, and Clayster stand out as the frontrunners, each clinching an impressive trio of world championships to their name.
Karma (3)
Crimsix (3)
Clayster (3)
ACHES (2)
JKap (2)
Apathy (2)
Simp (2)
aBeZy (2)
Arcitys (2)
KiLLa
Who are all the winners of COD Champs?
| Year | Game Version | Venue | Champions(roster) |
| 2013 | Black Ops II | Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California | Fariko Impact(Karma, KiLLa, MiRx, Parasite) |
| 2014 | Ghosts | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California | CompLexity Gaming(ACHES, C6, Karma, TeePee) |
| 2015 | Advanced Warfare | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California | Denial eSports(Attach, Clayster, JKap, Replays) |
| 2016 | Black Ops III | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California | Team EnVyUs(Apathy, JKap, John, SlasheR) |
| 2017 | Infinite Warfare | Amway Center, Orlando, Florida | OpTic Gaming(Crimsix, FormaL, Karma, Scump) |
| 2018 | WW2 | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio | Evil Geniuses(ACHES, Apathy, Assault, SiLLY) |
| 2019 | Black Ops 4 | Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, California | eUnited(Arcitys, aBeZy, Clayster, Prestinni, Simp) |
| 2020 | Modern Warfare | Online | Dallas Empire(C6, Clayster, Huke, iLLeY, Shotzzy) |
| 2021 | Black Ops Cold War | Galen Center, Los Angeles, California | Atlanta FaZe(aBeZy, Arcitys, Cellium, Simp) |
| 2022 | Vanguard | Galen Center, Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Thieves(Drazah, Envoy, Kenny, Octane) |
| 2023 | Modern Warfare | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada | New York Subliners(HyDra, KiSMET, Skyz, Priestahh) |
FAQs
A. Call of Duty esports stalwart Crimsix stands among the most accomplished players in the franchise's history. 30 competitors have secured Call of Duty world championship rings, and nine revered figures boast multiple titles, including Karma, Crimsix, and Clayster, each clinching three championships.
A. The New York Subliners won the 2023 COD Championship.
A. Chris "Simp" Lehr, a prominent Call of Duty esports player, currently competes for Atlanta FaZe, with accolades including the 2019 World Championship, 2019 World Championship MVP, and the 2021 World Championship. He formerly competed under the name Simplicity.
