The anticipation has ended as the latest Call of Duty League trading cards for the 2022-23 season have been unleashed. Available now on Upper Deck’s website, these cards are set to showcase players and highlights from Call of Duty: Vanguard and Modern Warfare 2, following the successful format of the previous year’s release.
What makes this release truly special is the introduction of trading cards for new teams like the Boston Breach, who made their debut during the Vanguard season, and OpTic Texas, born from the merger of Dallas Empire and OpTic Gaming. Fans are eagerly awaiting rookie cards for rising stars such as Scrap and potentially his teammate Ghosty, depending on the final checklist.
The history of Call of Duty and trading cards intertwines seamlessly, dating back to the franchise’s inception in 2003. While the competitive Call of Duty scene flourished over the years, the official Call of Duty League was established in 2019 with the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Since then, the CDL has revolutionized esports with its city-based teams and structured competition.
In 2022, Upper Deck joined forces with CDL to release a set of trading cards featuring players from the Modern Warfare (2019) and Cold War seasons. Prior to this collaboration, in 2021, Call of Duty partnered with Mountain Dew Game Fuel to create a special card set featuring top players such as Seth “Scump” Abner and Thomas “ZooMaa” Paparatto.
Upper Deck is a prominent player in the world of esports collectibles, holding licenses for both the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League. Renowned for their innovative offerings, Upper Deck has produced numerous trading card sets over the years, including the 2022 Upper Deck Call of Duty Game Dated Moments series. This unique series highlighted key moments and emerging talents like Amer “Pred” Zulbeari, a pivotal player in OpTic Texas’s World Championship victory.
As the sixth season of the Call of Duty League unfolds, the excitement around the 2022-23 trading cards continues to grow. The league has come a long way since its predecessor, the Call of Duty World League, shifting from open tournaments to structured city-based competition. The launch of these new trading cards has ignited enthusiasm among fans and players, with some professionals expressing their eagerness to collect the cards themselves, deepening the connection within the vibrant CDL community.
For enthusiasts of the game and avid collectors, this year’s trading card set presents a golden opportunity to own a piece of Call of Duty League history. Dive into the collection on Upper Deck’s website to secure your favorite cards from the dynamic 2022-23 season and embark on an exciting journey through the world of competitive gaming and trading card collecting.