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Activision has officially revealed the Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence Series, a brand new esports circuit set to run throughout 2026, featuring a massive $1.2 million total prize pool and a global championship finale at the Esports World Cup.

The new series, commonly shortened to COD: WRS, will kick off on February 9, combining regional online qualifiers, two major LAN events at DreamHack, and a $1,000,000 Championship at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What Is The Call Of Duty Warzone Resurgence Series?

The Call of Duty Warzone Resurgence Series is a dedicated competitive circuit for Warzone Resurgence, designed to bring structure and high stakes to the mode’s esports ecosystem.

Across several months, the best trios from around the world will battle through online qualifiers and LAN finals, all with the goal of reaching the COD: WRS Championship at the Esports World Cup.

2026 COD: WRS Format And Key Events

The 2026 season is split into four main phases, starting with regional qualifiers and ending on the biggest stage of the year.

DreamHack Birmingham LAN And Qualifiers

DreamHack Birmingham marks the opening chapter of the circuit.

Online qualifiers for North America and Europe begin on February 9, with up to 512 trios per region competing for closed qualifier spots. From there, the top five teams in each region will qualify directly for the Birmingham LAN Finals.

Teams that miss out will still have a second chance via the Birmingham Open.

The Birmingham LAN Finals will take place on March 28–29, with a $100,000 prize pool and direct qualification spots to the COD: WRS Championship on the line.

DreamHack Atlanta Continues The Battle

DreamHack Atlanta follows in April, using the same competitive structure as Birmingham.

Online qualifiers begin on April 6, leading into LAN Finals on May 16–17. Once again, teams will compete for a $100,000 prize pool, with additional Championship qualification spots up for grabs.

Championship Qualifiers And Final Showdown

Teams that do not qualify through the DreamHack LANs will have one final opportunity via the COD: WRS Championship Qualifiers, with dates to be announced later.

The season then culminates at the Esports World Cup, running from July 29 to August 1. A total of 32 qualified trios will compete across four days for a $1,000,000 prize pool and the 2026 Warzone Resurgence Series title.

Prize Pool Breakdown

Each DreamHack LAN event features $100,000 in prizing, with the winner taking home $30,000.

Placements are paid down to 16th place, ensuring strong incentives throughout the leaderboard, while the Esports World Cup Championship accounts for the remaining $1,000,000 of the overall $1.2m prize pool.

Match Format And Scoring Explained

All COD: WRS events use a Trios format.

Each kill earned by a squad member is worth one point, with placement multipliers applied at the end of each match:

  • First place earns a 1.6x multiplier
  • Second to fifth receive 1.4x
  • Sixth to tenth receive 1.2x
  • Eleventh to sixteenth receive 1.0x

The series uses competitive settings aligned with Resurgence Ranked Play, keeping the experience consistent with high level in game competition.

How To Register And Eligibility Rules

Registration for North America and Europe is now open via FACEIT, with limited spots available.

All players must be 18 years or older, meet eligibility requirements, and stream gameplay with a facecam during online qualifiers. Players qualifying for LAN events must also hold a valid passport and appropriate visa.

Teams from outside North America and Europe will be able to compete through LAN Opens and Championship Qualifiers later in the season.

A Big Step Forward For Warzone Esports

With structured qualifiers, international LANs, and a seven figure championship prize pool, the Call of Duty Warzone Resurgence Series represents Activision’s strongest push yet to elevate Resurgence as a top tier esports format.

For Warzone competitors, 2026 is shaping up to be the most important year the mode has ever seen.