Something big is happening this year in Call of Duty: Mobile. For the first time ever, African players are officially in the mix for the COD Mobile World Championship 2025.

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That’s right. This is the year the playing field finally opens up, with a global $1 million prize pool and a format (that includes both Open and Legendary divisions) that actually gives anyone a shot. From aspiring pro players to casual players with dreams of more, this might be your time.

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Let’s break down how to qualify, what’s new, and why this year’s tournament is different, and maybe even better, than any before.

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QUICK BREAKDOWN: Players from across the continent can now compete in the same global brackets as North America, Europe, LATAM, and Asia. CODM Esports just got a lot more global, and that’s long overdue.

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Why This Year Is Different (And Bigger)

Africa’s inclusion this year isn’t just a line on a blog post; it changes the scope of the Call of Duty Mobile Tournament 2025 in a huge way. Besides the cash (which is a huge motivator), this year's tournament is the most inclusive we’ve seen. African players finally get the opportunity to play competitively without regional workarounds or third-party qualifiers.

From Cape Town to Nairobi to Lagos, players can now form teams, compete fairly, and aim for the same prize as teams from the US or Europe.

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How to Compete in the Call of Duty Mobile Tournament 2025

If you want in, the first step is knowing the format. You don’t need a team (yet). You just need a phone and skills. The tournament has five stages, and everyone starts from the same place:

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Stage 1: Solo Qualifier – Starts April 25, 2025

Open to everyone. Begin your CODM Mobile World Championship journey by playing ranked multiplayer matches to earn points. Reach 50 points to advance to the next stage.

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Stage 2: Team Qualifier – Starts June 4, 2025

Once you're qualified, you'll need to form a squad of 5 to 6 players who also cleared Stage 1. Your team gets 30 ranked matches to post the best average score possible (your team's average rank determines your score). The top 64 teams per region move forward. 

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Stage 3: Regional Qualifiers – Starts July 6, 2025

Now it gets competitive. In this round, teams compete in regional double-elimination tournaments. Only the strongest 16 teams in each region go through to the next stage.

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Stage 4: Regional Finals – Starts July 26, 2025

This stage uses a Best-of-5, double-elim format again. Only two teams (the top 2) per region will advance to the big stage: the World Championship Finals.

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Stage 5: World Championship Finals

Now, we’re on to the grand finale. Details are still under wraps, but expect a high-production event featuring the best teams from each region on the planet, all chasing the title and a share of the $1 million prize pool.

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Tournament Format Basics

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Divisions

There are two divisions to look out for this year:

• Open Division: in this bracket, anyone of any skill level and rank can qualify. Players in this division also get to earn COD Points and FACEIT Points. According to the official roadmap reveal video, the rewards will be closely aligned with performance and skill levels.
  
  
• Legendary Division: as the name implies, reserved for the top dogs; the top-tier talent (legendary players and grandmasters) from Stage 2 and up.

*FACEIT Points (FP) are the virtual currency used on the FACEIT platform, a competitive gaming service for titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Overwatch 2. Players earn FP by participating in various activities, such as tournaments, missions, and ladders. These points can be redeemed in the FACEIT Shop for items like in-game cosmetics, gaming gear, and esports merchandise.

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Match Format

Each match in the later stages follows a Best-of-5 format, which is as follows:

Hardpoint → Search & Destroy → Control → Hardpoint → Search & Destroy

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The tournament will feature three primary game modes. Here’s the map pool:

• Hardpoint: Summit, Apocalypse, Hacienda, Slums, Combine
  
  
• Search & Destroy: Tunisia, Firing Range, Kurohana Metropolis, Standoff, Coastal
  
  
• Control: Raid, Takeoff, Crossfire
  
  

All participating teams will engage in a veto process to determine the specific maps and sides for each match.

And remember, no tablets or external controllers are allowed.

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Key Dates You Shouldn’t Miss

• Solo Qualifier: April 25 – May 8, 2025
  
  
• Team Qualifier: June 4 – June 18, 2025
  
  
• Regional Qualifiers: July 6 – July 20, 2025
  
  
• Regional Finals: July 26 – August 9, 2025
  
  
• World Championship Finals: TBD
  
  

These dates are non-negotiable if you’re serious about competing. So, set all your reminders and sync your calendars. Missing a date means you miss your shot.

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Pro Tips to Level Up Before You Compete

Want to get out of Stage 1? Or make it deep into the bracket? We've put together some guides to help:

• Master Sniping Techniques: Learn how to become an effective sniper, including choosing the right rifle, adjusting sensitivity settings, and mastering techniques like drag-scoping and quick-scoping
  
  
• Season 1 Strategies: Discover pro tips for Season 1, 2025, including insights on new game modes like Tank Battleground and Carnival Shootout and how to maximise rewards from the Battle Pass
  
  
• Top Weapon Choices: Explore the best guns in the current meta to find weapons that suit your playstyle and give you a competitive edge.
  
  
• Beginner’s Guide: If you're new to CODM, this guide offers tips on loadouts, movement, and communication to help you get started on the right foot.
  
  
• Advanced Gameplay Tips: Tactical rotations, communication drills, and how to make clutch plays under pressure

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Ready to Dominate CODM Season 4 2025?

With the launch of Season 4: Infinity Realm, there's no better time to sharpen your gameplay. This season introduces the Vargo-S assault rifle, available at Tier 21 in the Battle Pass, and the Tactical Bouncer Battle Royale class, offering dynamic mobility options. Additionally, the Seven Deadly Sins crossover event brings exclusive rewards like the Darkwave Perl operator skin and the MG42 Dragon’s Wrath blueprint. 

To enhance your experience, Carry1st is offering a 10% discount on COD Points and Battle Passes.​ It makes all the difference, especially if you're pushing into the higher tiers.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of COD Mobile history. Register now and start your journey to the World Championship!​

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Let’s Make History

The COD Mobile World Championship 2025 isn’t just about cash prizes or flashy highlight reels. It’s a global platform, and now, for the first time, Africa is on it. The format's better, the stakes are real, and the door’s open.

Now that African CODM players don’t need to leave the continent—or couches—to go pro and with the global esports scene finally waking up to the talent here, there’s only one question: Who will take the crown?

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