MLG Anaheim 2016: Complete Groups Analysis and Tournament Preview
CWL Anaheim esports tournament
The MLG Anaheim Call of Duty: Black Ops III tournament marks its return to the Anaheim Convention Center. The event features 12 North American Pro Division teams automatically placed in group play, while European Pro Division teams must qualify through the open bracket.
Group A
- OpTic Gaming (World #1)
- Cloud9
- Team SoloMid OpTic Gaming leads with the most LAN wins and fewest online losses. Cloud9 holds the second-longest active win streak, while TSM struggles in Stage 2.
Group B
- Rise Nation
- H2k
- 100 Thieves Rise Nation, despite recent struggles, maintains their position as North America's second-best team. H2k shows strong LAN performance potential, while 100 Thieves remains untested.
Group C
- FaZe Clan
- eLevate
- Luminosity FaZe Clan holds second place with a 9-4 record despite questionable LAN performance. eLevate shows inconsistent results after roster changes, while Luminosity remains competitive despite recent team adjustments.
Group D
- Team EnVyUs
- Dream Team
- compLexity Team EnVyUs maintains an 8-4 record with their new roster featuring John and Apathy. Dream Team's early success has waned, while compLexity shows minor improvements after recent roster changes.
The tournament runs June 10-12, streaming live on twitch.tv/callofduty. Each group will receive one additional team from the open bracket once the tournament begins.
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