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The biggest amatuer circuit is switching lanes.
Call of Duty Challengers has officially switched to FACEIT due to fan request, and hopeful CoD grinders will now have an easier and more consistent way to join the amateur circuit.
The new platform hopes to smooth the signup process and allow more players than ever before, increasing the scope of the competition.
FACEIT officially announced the switch through anofficial blog postpublished on Jun 13, 2025. The project originally stemmed froma Reddit postfrom Dec. 2023, where FACEIT asked CoD Challengers players how to improve the sign-up process. The campaign worked, and the third-party matchmaker is now partnering with Activision to host the league.
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Note that if you already have a FACEIT account, likely for Counter-Strike, you can skip the first step and use your existing account.
FACEIT has greatly expanded its efforts in Call of Duty over the past year, and it now hosts regular matchmaking for the game. In between Challenger Cups, grinders can sharpen their skills in normal matches supported by FACEIT’s ranking system. Note that the company’s anti-cheat hasn’t been fully integrated into Call of Duty, but with the closer partnership between the two companies, expect an update sometime this year.
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