OverActive Media Announces Call of Duty League® Championship powered by Bell to Canada in Partnership with Explore Waterloo Region

The Championship Weekend will welcome the world’s top Call of Duty League® teams and attract an expected 20,000 fans to Waterloo Region from June 26-29.

March 20, 2025 (TORONTO, ON) – OverActive Media Corp. in partnership with the Sport Hosting Office at Explore Waterloo Region are excited to announce that the 2025 Call of Duty League® (CDL) Championship powered by Bell is coming to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Waterloo Region June 26-29, 2025.

This historic partnership marks the first time the Call of Duty League® Championship will be hosted outside of the United States, and the first time the championships will be held in Canada. The 2025 Call of Duty League® Championship will bring together the top 8 Call of Duty League teams from around the world and will attract millions of online viewers.

“This June, all eyes in the world of esports will be on Waterloo Region,” says Allister Scorgie, Director of Sport Hosting at Explore Waterloo Region. “We are absolutely thrilled with our partnership with OverActive Media, and the opportunity to bring one of the biggest esports events in the world to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.”

The event is expected to generate $12 million in economic impact for Waterloo Region.

“We are expecting 20,000 ticketed attendees and guests to attend the championships over four days,” says Scorgie. “In addition, millions of spectators are expected to stream the event and will be introduced to Waterloo Region as they watch from around the globe.”

The Call of Duty League® Championship powered by Bell further strengthens OverActive Media’s position as a global leader in esports, driving industry growth through world-class events, strategic partnerships and high-impact fan engagement.

“Securing the Call of Duty League® Championship is a significant milestone for OverActive Media,” said Neil Duffy, OverActive Media’s Chief Commercial Officer, Americas. “This event reflects our commitment to delivering world-class esports experiences, expanding our global footprint, and creating lasting value for fans, partners and stakeholders.”

he Explore Waterloo Region Sport Hosting Office (SHO) is a collaborative entity that combines all of the sport and esports resources of Waterloo Region in one place to facilitate world-class event hosting services and support. Together with the SHO, the Waterloo Region Esports Commission (WREC) was launched in 2021 to bring key partners in the region together to further support the development and growth of esports within the community and to position Waterloo Region as a key Esports Destination.

“Hosting the Championship Weekend demonstrates the incredible growth of esports here in Waterloo Region,” says Scorgie. “Our partnership with OverActive Media on this event provides us with direct access to a highly engaged global audience and will showcase our expertise and ability to provide world-class event hosting services and support.”

Tickets for the 2025 Call of Duty League® Championship powered by Bell are on sale now and can be purchased online at The Aud website.

About the Explore Waterloo Region Sport Hosting Office
Founded in 2019, the Sport Hosting Office (SHO) is a jointly funded sport entity in Waterloo Region responsible for Sport Hosting and Tourism. The mandate of the SHO includes attracting sporting events, developing sport infrastructure, enhancing the profile of sport in the community, and aligning the various sport strategies to enhance Waterloo Region’s profile as a premier sport destination. The SHO is housed under Explore Waterloo Region,
the region’s Destination Marketing Organization.

About OverActive Media
OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) (OTC:OAMCF) – headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with operations in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany – is a premier global esports and entertainment company for today’s generation of fans. OverActive Media owns team franchises in professional esports leagues, including the Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), operating as Movistar
KOI, the VALORANT Champions League (VCT) EMEA, operating as Movistar KOI in other professional esports leagues and competitions.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND/OR INTERVIEWS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Susan Cook-Scheerer
Content/ Media Liaison, Explore Waterloo Region
[email protected]

Kelly Haley
Senior Director, Partnerships & Events, OverActive Media
[email protected]