The CDM Spring Major 2026 (also known as China Masters Season 11) is the largest and most competitive Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) tournament ever held. Organized by Tencent Games and TiMi Esports, this S-Tier event brings together 14 elite teams from 6 global regions — China, India, Garena (Southeast Asia), Japan, the Middle East, and Latin America — to compete for a massive ¥2,200,000 CNY (~$320,000 USD) prize pool.
For the first time in CDM history, international teams from outside China have been invited to compete on the same stage as the top Chinese rosters, making the 2026 Spring Major a truly global event. The tournament runs from March 12 to May 10, 2026, with online group stages feeding into a LAN Grand Final at the Shanghai KPL Esports Center.
Sweat’s Den (SDN) is the Exclusive Global English Broadcast Partner for CDM 2026, delivering real-time match data, live standings, professional analysis, and behind-the-scenes access you won’t find anywhere else.
Tournament Overview
Detail | Info |
Tournament | CDM Spring Major 2026 (China Masters Season 11) |
Organizer | Tencent Games & TiMi Esports |
Game | Call of Duty: Mobile |
Game Version | 2026 Season 2 — Lunar Charge |
Format | Online + LAN |
Start Date | March 12, 2026 |
End Date | May 10, 2026 |
Finals Venue | Shanghai KPL Esports Center, Shanghai, China |
Prize Pool | ¥2,200,000 CNY (~$320,000 USD) |
Teams | 14 |
Regions | 6 (China, India, Garena, Japan, Middle East, LATAM) |
English Broadcast | Sweat’s Den (SDN) |
Tier | S-Tier |
Tournament Format
Stage 1 — Regular Season (Round Robin): All 14 teams compete in a single round-robin format. Every match is a Best of 5 (Bo5) series across three game modes: Hardpoint (First to 250), Search & Destroy (First to 9), and Control (First to 4). The top 2 teams advance directly to the Playoffs Upper Bracket. Teams finishing 3rd through 10th enter the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). Teams finishing 11th through 14th are eliminated.
Stage 2 — Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) & Playoffs: The LCQ uses a pick-your-opponent system: 3rd place selects their opponent from the 5th/6th placed teams, and 4th place faces the remaining team. Winners join the Playoffs Upper Bracket; losers drop to the Lower Bracket. Similarly, 7th place picks between 9th/10th, and 8th gets the remaining team. The Playoffs follow a double-elimination bracket format with Bo5 matches.
Stage 3 — Grand Final (LAN): The Grand Final takes place on LAN at the Shanghai KPL Esports Center on May 10, 2026. The championship match is a Best of 7 (Bo7) series.
Unique Rule: In every Hardpoint and Control map, no two players on the same team may equip the same Operator Skill simultaneously. Players may switch Operator Skills mid-map as long as they follow this restriction.
Map Pool
The CDM Spring Major 2026 map pool features 13 maps used across three competitive modes: Summit, Hacienda, Takeoff, Arsenal, Combine, Firing Range, Meltdown, Standoff, Coastal, Slums, Raid, Tunisia, and Crossroads Strike.
Mode rotation: Hardpoint (First to 250), Search & Destroy (First to 9), Control (First to 4).
Based on group stage data, Crossroads Strike has been the most-picked map (43 times), followed by Coastal (34) and Firing Range/Hacienda (27 each). Arsenal (12), Combine (13), and Meltdown (13) have seen the least play.
Official Schedule
Stage | Dates |
Week 1 | March 12 – March 15, 2026 |
Week 2 | March 19 – March 22, 2026 |
Week 3 | March 26 – March 29, 2026 |
Week 4 | April 2 – April 5, 2026 |
Week 5 | April 9 – April 12, 2026 |
Week 6 (Final Week) | April 16 – April 19, 2026 |
LCQ & Playoffs | April 23 – April 26, 2026 |
Grand Final (LAN) | May 10, 2026 — Shanghai |
Prize Pool Breakdown
Total Prize Pool: ¥2,200,000 CNY (~$322,000 USD)
Placement | Prize (CNY) | Prize (USD) |
1st | ¥700,000 | ~$102,600 |
2nd | ¥350,000 | ~$51,300 |
3rd | ¥250,000 | ~$36,600 |
4th | ¥200,000 | ~$29,300 |
5th–6th | ¥180,000 each | ~$26,400 each |
7th–8th | ¥120,000 each | ~$17,600 each |
9th–10th | ¥30,000 each | ~$4,400 each |
11th–14th | ¥10,000 each | ~$1,500 each |
USD conversions are approximate based on the April 2026 exchange rate (¥1 CNY ≈ $0.1466 USD).
Participating Teams
14 teams represent 6 global regions. Certain Chinese teams represent a city in the league (e.g., Wolves = Chongqing Wolves).
Region | Team | Notes / Roster |
China | Q9 Esports Club | Ouling, Cloud, Sun, Dchen, Zer0 |
China | Wolves Esports Club | Coach: Warden (joined Mar 17) |
China | Stand Point Gaming (SPG) | — |
China | OUG | — |
China | XROCK | — |
India | GodLike Esports | Direct invite (2025 champions) |
India | Elite Titans Esports | Qualified via CCTC |
India | Felines | Qualified via CCTC (winners) |
Garena (PH) | ALUla Esports Club | — |
Garena (PH) | Elevate | — |
Garena (PH) | Team Star Magic | — |
Japan | Diavolos | — |
Middle East | Heroic Force | Saudi Arabia |
LATAM | Galorys | Brazil |
Qualification Pathways
Direct Invite: GodLike Esports (India) — invited based on consistent 2025 performance.
Regional Qualifiers: Felines and Elite Titans Esports qualified through the CDM India Qualifiers, known as “Chandni Chowk To China” (CCTC), organized by Sweat’s Den. The CCTC was an open registration tournament with 64 teams, narrowed through knockout rounds and an Elite 8 round-robin.
Regional Selection: Garena, Japan, Middle East, and LATAM representatives were selected based on regional performances and invitations.
Chinese Slots: 5 slots allocated to top Chinese rosters based on the domestic circuit.
Why Follow CDM 2026 on Sweat’s Den?
Exclusive English Broadcast: We are the official global English broadcast partner — live commentary, match analysis, and post-game breakdowns on our YouTube channel.
Real-Time Standings: Our standings page updates live during matches. No waiting for manual updates — every result is reflected instantly.
Regional Pipeline Coverage: From the Indian Qualifiers (CCTC / Chandni Chowk To China) to the Middle East “Golden Route,” we’ve been tracking every team’s journey since the qualification stage.
Player & Map Statistics: Deep stats on player performance, map pick rates, mode win rates, and team head-to-head records — data you won’t find on any other English-language platform.
FairPlay Initiative: We verified and managed the India Qualifiers to ensure competitive integrity from registration through to the final roster selections.
Whether you’re a casual viewer, a fantasy esports player, or a competitive analyst, Sweatsden is the definitive English-language home for CDM 2026.
How to Watch CDM Spring Major 2026
English: Sweat’s Den YouTube — youtube.com/@sweatsden
Chinese: Official broadcast on Chinese streaming platforms
Community Watch Parties: Join community streams and live reactions from creators like Bobby Plays and GodLike Neutrino.
All matches during the regular season are played online. The Grand Final on May 10 will be held on LAN at the Shanghai KPL Esports Center.
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