DreamHack Birmingham Confirmed for 2026; CDL Major Rumored to Join

DreamHack has officially announced that DreamHack Birmingham will return in 2026, marking another major step in the festival’s ongoing expansion across Europe and returning to Birmingham for the first time since 2014.. The event is already generating buzz within the competitive Call of Duty community, as it aligns with long-standing rumors that the Call of Duty League will host a Major tournament at Birmingham next season, marking a major turning point for the League.

If confirmed, this would be a landmark moment for UK fans, who have long pushed for more international events on the CDL calendar. Birmingham has previously proven itself as a premier destination for esports, with massive turnouts at past DreamHack and CWL events. The addition of a CDL Major would bring top-tier Call of Duty competition back to the UK for the first time in years, creating one of the most anticipated events of the 2026 circuit.

The CDL has not yet made an official statement on the rumored Major, but with DreamHack Birmingham now locked in, speculation will only intensify until the schedule is released. Should the partnership materialize, one that saw the CDL join Dreamhack Dallas last season, it would not only give the UK scene a long-awaited return to the spotlight but also further solidify DreamHack’s role as a global hub for Call of Duty in the future.

For now, fans can circle Birmingham on their calendars, with more details about tournaments, partners, and possible CDL involvement expected in the coming months.