The Monster Energy Launch Invitational runs November twenty two to twenty three and marks the league’s first pre season invitational that mixes pro and amateur squads during a Black Ops 7 transition. All twelve franchises are joined by OMiT, Team WaR, tBush Gaming, and Stallions to complete the field.
Format and viewing
This will be the first Black Ops 7 tournament streamed on both YouTube and Twitch after last season’s YouTube exclusivity. The prize pool totals seventy five thousand dollars with bragging rights as the tour warm up before Majors begin in December.
Calendar impact
With this addition, CDL sanctioned events for the Black Ops 7 season rise to six. Four Majors will rotate between Europe and North America, culminating in the CDL Championship in July.
Sponsor storyline
Monster Energy returns for year three of league support, extending a partnership that began in 2023. The brand continues to seed touchpoints across pre season and marquee moments for fan engagement.
More invitationals
The Flank Invitational arrives November eighteen with a lighter twenty thousand dollar prize pool and randomly selected teams. Together, these events warm the engine for the new season and give viewers an early look at meta shifts, maps, and rosters.
A pre season invitational with mixed tiers is a pressure test for new roles and strategies without the weight of Major points. It also broadens storylines by letting hot Challengers teams swing at the big names on a shared stage.
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