OverActive Media has rebranded its Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise from Toronto Ultra to Toronto KOI.
The move is part of the esports company’s aim to align its portfolio under a singular platform.
The rebrand to Toronto KOI aligns the franchise with OverActive Media’s Movistar KOI and KOI esports team that currently competes across League of Legends and other games.
As a result of Toronto’s rebrand, the 2026 CDL season marks the first time none of the original franchise names from the inaugural season will be present.
“To be KOI is to belong,” said Adam Adamou, CEO of OverActive Media. “Bringing this illustrious brand to the Call of Duty League and to Toronto will benefit everyone, our fans, our players, our partners, and the broader esports ecosystem.
“We’re building a single, unified brand platform that scales across regions and delivers lasting value for all.”
To celebrate the rebrand, the franchise hosted a launch party on October 23rd, 2025, unveiling its 2026 jersey that its roster will wear during the upcoming season.
Additionally, OverActive Media announced that Toronto KOI will launch its first merchandise collection in December.
Further CDL Rebrands
Toronto KOI becomes the third CDL franchise to embark on a rebrand ahead of the Black Ops 7 season. In September, Team Falcons relocated from Las Vegas to Riyadh, while October saw G2 Esports rebrand from Minnesota Rokkr to G2 Minnesota.
Elsewhere, Gentle Mates is continuing to tease a relocation after removing Los Angeles from its social media channels. The franchise has yet to reveal its location for the 2026 season.
With none of the original names from the inaugural CDL season appearing in 2026, the upcoming season marks a new chapter for the franchise league, which continues to show signs of growth heading into its sixth season.
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