Gentle Mates Move Call of Duty League Team to Paris and Reveal 2026 Lineup

French esports powerhouse Gentle Mates has made headlines with a bold move that is set to shake up the competitive gaming landscape. Announcing their relocation from Los Angeles to the romantic city of Paris for the 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) season, the organization aims to redefine its identity and performance. Alongside this monumental change, Gentle Mates has introduced an impressive all-American roster featuring some of the biggest names in the game.

New Beginnings with a Star-Studded Roster

Gentle Mates unveiled their new roster during a keynote broadcast on November 26th, 2025. The team, now competing under the Paris Gentle Mates banner, includes 2022 world champion Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon, Daniel ‘Ghosty’ Rothe, Travis ‘Neptune’ McCloud, and Daunte ‘Sib’ Gray. This fresh lineup is set to compete in the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season. The transition to Paris marks a significant shift as the Black Ops 7 season will be the first without any of the original team names from the league’s 2020 inception.

An Impressive Start on the Horizon

Despite not being recognized as Paris Gentle Mates during the recent Monster Energy Launch Invitational, the team made an impressive statement. Competing as “Still Orgless,” they secured second place, only narrowly defeated by OpTic Texas in the Grand Final. The regular season kicks off on December 5th, and the team is poised to make waves.

Looking Ahead to Major Events

In a move that will further bolster their standing, Gentle Mates has announced its plans to host the fourth Major of the season in Paris. Scheduled from June 25th to 28th, the event will feature all 12 franchises vying for a piece of the $365,000 (~£276,137) prize pool. This event will be a key opportunity for Paris Gentle Mates to showcase their talent and ambition on home soil.

As Gentle Mates embarks on this new chapter, they are driven by the lessons learned from the previous Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 season, where they faced challenges and placed 11th. With a robust roster brimming with experience, they are determined to climb the ranks and leave their mark in the upcoming season.