Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2026 FAQ
Quick answers about the 2026 format, how to play, and what has changed
What is the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship?
The Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship is a multi-part competitive season. It begins inside the game with Solo Qualifier and Team Qualifier, then continues with official out-of-game regional events that award World Championship Points through the World Championship Points System, also called WCPS. The season ends with the World Championship Finals.
What are the Divisions in 2026?
The in-game portion uses two divisions: Open Division and Legendary Division. Open Division has its own Solo Qualifier and Team Qualifier leaderboards. Legendary Division requires players to be Grand Master or Legendary at sign-up. These divisions only apply for the Solo and Team Qualifiers. All split tournaments are open to any level of play.
What is the big format change in 2026?
After Team Qualifier, 2026 shifts into WCPS and two splits: Summer Split and Fall Split. Teams earn WCPS points in official Open Qualifiers and can be invited to split invitationals, including the Points Major (Summer Invitational) and the Regional Championship. Teams qualify to World Championship Finals through WCPS and through Regional Partner Tournaments.
How do I register to participate?
Registration for Solo Qualifier and Team Qualifier happens in-game. For out-of-game events, Administration or the Tournament Operator will take place on PlayMobile.GG. Visit the website for more details.
What are the eligibility requirements?
You must be at least 18, be in good standing with your accounts, and reside in and compete with a Player Account associated with an Eligible Jurisdiction. Eligible Jurisdictions include North America, Europe, Latin America, India, and Japan. Some additional regions are allowed to participate in Solo Qualifier and Team Qualifier only.
Are there regional protections in 2026?
Yes. The rules include a Special Protection status that can apply to a region if that region had fewer than 16 teams sign up for post Team Qualifier events in the prior year. Japan is listed under Special Protection for 2026. Teams must include 3/6 of members of their roster as Japanese citizens to participate in their Split Events that take place on Play.Mobile.GG.
How does Solo Qualifier work?
Solo Qualifier is individual play in Ranked Matches. Wins award points based on your rank. You must reach 50 points to qualify for Team Qualifier. The rules describe Solo Qualifier as up to 10 ranked matches to earn points and also state that players may play more than 10 ranked matches during Solo Qualifier.
When is Solo Qualifier scheduled?
Solo Qualifier is scheduled as all day for all regions and divisions during March 30 to April 19, subject to change.
Are there rewards for Solo Qualifier?
Yes. At the end of Solo Qualifier, top placements on each division and region leaderboard receive CP rewards. The rules list rewards for placements within top 500 to 101 and within top 100 to 1.
Additionally, players will receive the Urban Tracker skin “Away Advantage” after completing all 40 required matches.
How does Team Qualifier work?
Team Qualifier is team play in Ranked Matches. Teams can play more than 30 ranked matches, but points are awarded only for the first 30 ranked matches. Points per win are based on the average rank of players on the team. Teams are ranked on leaderboards by division and region. Administration may remove teams for eligibility violations and provide no rewards.
Once a team has completed 30 matches, they will also be rewarded with the Domino skin “Home Advantage”.
When is the Team Qualifier scheduled?
Team Qualifier is scheduled all day for all regions and divisions during April 29 to May 19, subject to change.
How do I form a team?
A team must have five players and may include a sixth substitute player. A player cannot be on more than one team at the same time.
The player who forms the roster will be designated as the Team Captain.
When a roster earns its first WCPS points, those players on the roster at the time will be known as “Ancho players”. Rosters must maintain 3/6 Anchor Players on their roster throughout the year to keep their points.
Are there roster locks during Team Qualifier?
Yes. Once a team plays one ranked match in Team Qualifier, the team cannot be disbanded until Team Qualifier ends. A player may leave a roster at any time and may join a new team.
What is WCPS?
WCPS stands for World Championship Points System. WCPS points are separate from in-game points and are used for the out-of-game portion of the season. WCPS uses regional leaderboards and awards points only for official WCPS-eligible events. WCPS points are additive, and Administration may invalidate points in integrity cases such as cheating or administrative error.
Do teams get starter points?
Administration may award a one-time grant of WCPS starter points after Team Qualifier based on placement. The rules provide starter point tables for Open Division teams and Legendary Division teams by Stage 2 placement.
What are the Summer Split and Fall Split?
Each split consists of three Open Qualifier tournaments, followed by one invitation-only tournament for the top 16 teams on the region’s WCPS leaderboard. The Summer Invitational is called the Points Major. The Fall invitational is the Regional Championship.
What is the Points Major?
The Points Major is the Summer Invitational. It is an invitation-only event for the top 16 teams on a region’s WCPS leaderboard at the lock time set by Administration.
How do teams get invited to the Points Major or Regional Championship?
For each region, the top 16 eligible teams on that region’s WCPS leaderboard at the lock time specified by Administration will be invited to the Points Major and or the Regional Championship, as applicable. Administration can adjust invites and seeding to address eligibility issues, disqualifications, or integrity concerns.
How are WCPS points calculated?
WCPS points are based on a participation award and a placement award. Placement awards use base points, then apply an event multiplier and a field size factor. Invitationals require at least one match win to earn placement points. Ties on the WCPS leaderboard are resolved using recent event points, best event placement, points earned across invitationals, and then a documented random draw if still tied.
Can teams play Open Qualifiers in another region?
Yes, Cross-Region Participation is possible for Open Qualifiers, but it requires an application and approval and may require proof of location in the host region. Approved cross-region teams have their points multiplied by 0.50 and credited only to their home region WCPS leaderboard. Cross-Region Participation is not permitted for invitationals unless expressly authorized in writing.
Can a team play the same numbered qualifier in multiple regions?
No. If a team participates in a Summer or Fall Qualifier 1, 2, or 3 in a region, it may not participate in any other region’s qualifier with the same split and number. The rules give an example using Summer Qualifier 2.
How do I apply to broadcast an Open Qualifier?
Community broadcasters can apply to cover Open Qualifiers. Fill out the application form to be considered. The associated form can be found on the related post at https://x.com/PlayCODMEsports
How do teams qualify to World Championship Finals through WCPS?
For each participating region, two teams qualify through WCPS: the Regional Championship champion and the WCPS points leader after the Regional Championship. If the champion is also the points leader, the next eligible team qualifies as determined by Administration.
How many teams are in World Championship Finals and how are slots allocated?
World Championship Finals have 16 teams. Slot allocation is listed as North America 2, Latin America 2, Europe 2, India 2, Japan 2, China 3, South East Asia 2, and Africa 1.
What is the prize pool for World Championship Finals?
The total prize for World Championship Finals is USD $500,000. The payout structure will be announced later.
When are World Championship Finals?
The World Championship Finals schedule will be announced later.
What is the match format at World Championship Finals?
Matches other than Grand Finals are best of five. Grand Finals are best of seven, with the winners bracket team having a one map advantage.
Can I play on a tablet?
Tablets are allowed for Solo Qualifier and Team Qualifier if they meet the Eligible Device requirements. Players may not use tablet devices for WCPS Online Tournaments until World Championship Finals.
Can I use a controller or external equipment?
External devices or attachments that modify the game’s controls are prohibited without express consent of Administration. Physical attachments such as cases or fans are permitted only if they do not plug into the phone, run software, or provide direct inputs.
Are there device size limits for out-of-game events?
For Summer and Fall Split tournaments and World Championship Finals, players must use a device with a diagonal screen size of less than 7.5 inches. World Championship Finals also use a tournament device provided to each player, and players may not use any other device during Finals.
How do I report cheating or serious rules violations?
Participants are required to report prohibited conduct to the Tournament Operator or to Administration at codmesports@activision.com. It is recommended that teams record matches to preserve evidence for disputes.
Where can I find esports settings and official rules?
Esports settings are referenced at https://www.callofduty.com/mobile/esports-settings. The Official Rules and event-specific rules may also be posted or distributed through official tournament communications.