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The latest Call of Duty League (CDL) trading cards for the 2022-23 season have officially been released and are now available on Upper Deck's website. While the checklist is still being finalized, expectations are high that it will feature players and highlights from Call of Duty: Vanguard and Modern Warfare 2, following the format of last year's release.
This release is particularly notable as it marks the first trading cards for the Boston Breach, who debuted during the Vanguard season, and OpTic Texas, formed from the merger of Dallas Empire and OpTic Gaming. Fans are also anticipating rookie cards for standout players like Scrap and possibly his teammate Ghosty, depending on the final checklist.
The competitive Call of Duty scene dates back to the franchise’s origins in 2003. However, the official Call of Duty League wasn’t established until 2019 with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Since then, CDL has brought city-based teams and structured competition to the forefront of esports.
Upper Deck first partnered with CDL in 2022 to release a trading card set featuring players from the Modern Warfare (2019) and Cold War seasons. This wasn’t the first Call of Duty trading card product, though. In 2021, Call of Duty collaborated with Mountain Dew Game Fuel for a special set of cards featuring top players like Seth "Scump" Abner and Thomas "ZooMaa" Paparatto.
Upper Deck is no stranger to the esports world, holding licenses for both the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League. The company has released multiple trading card sets over the years, including unique offerings like the 2022 Upper Deck Call of Duty Game Dated Moments series. This print-on-demand set highlighted significant moments and rookies, such as Amer "Pred" Zulbeari, a key player in OpTic Texas's World Championship win.
The current 2022-23 release coincides with the sixth season of the Call of Duty League, which continues to evolve from its predecessor, the Call of Duty World League. Before the CDL’s city-based format, esports organizations competed with rosters in open tournaments, creating a more unpredictable and varied competitive landscape.
With the latest trading cards now available, excitement is building among fans and players alike. Some pros have even shared their enthusiasm for collecting the cards themselves, adding another layer of engagement to the CDL’s vibrant community.
For fans of the game and collectors, this year’s set offers a chance to own a piece of Call of Duty League history. Visit Upper Deck’s website to explore the collection and secure your favorite cards from the 2022-23 season!
