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Another big week of esports kicks off on January 6, 2025, with Call of Duty taking centre stage.
Following the completion of the Call of Duty League: Major 1 Qualifiers, the CDL Minor 1 will take place this weekend.
Meanwhile, the VALORANT Champions Tour: China Kickoff tournament will begin on Saturday.
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Call of Duty League: Minor 1
Starting from Major 1 of the Call of Duty League (CDL), Activision have introduced a new stage during the Major qualification system, known as the “Minor.”
The first Minor of the 2025 CDL season will take place from January 10-12, with all 12 teams competing in a single-elimination bracket.
The top four teams from the qualifiers earned automatic qualification to the quarter-finals, while the other eight will battle in the first round.
Best esports betting sites have marked LA Thieves as the +200 favourite to claim the Minor 1 title, ahead of OpTic Texas (+333), Toronto Ultra (+350), and Carolina Royal Ravens (+500).
Check out our extensive Call of Duty League betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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VALORANT Champions Tour 2025: China Kickoff
China will be the first of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) regions to start their Kickoff tournament.
With the event set to begin on Saturday, January 11, and conclude on January 25, the 12 partnered teams will clash in a double-elimination bracket.
The two finalists will earn automatic qualification to the first VCT Masters event in Bangkok, Thailand.
After lifting their maiden VALORANT Champions trophy in 2024, EDward Gaming (-250) are marked as heavy favourites with BetOnline to claim the VCT China Kickoff title.
Check out our extensive VALORANT Champions Tour betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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