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Department of the Air Force Gaming League Announces Spring 2025 Season

The Department of the Air Force Gaming League (DAFGL) has announced its highly anticipated Spring 2025 Season, promising a competitive gaming experience that caters to Airmen, Guardians, and gaming enthusiasts across the globe. This season will showcase a variety of popular titles across two main league formats: the Core Leagues and the Ladder Leagues.

Core Leagues: Enhanced Competition

The Core Leagues will highlight two beloved game titles:

• - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (4v4 CDL Format)
• - League of Legends (5v5 Summoner's Rift)

The competition will span a thrilling eight-week period, incorporating either a Swiss or Round Robin format, which will culminate in high-stakes playoffs. The eight teams that perform the best will enter a single-elimination tournament, with finals scheduled for live broadcast on May 3 and 4, 2025. Here are the key dates for the Core Leagues:

• - January 13: Registration opens
• - February 5: Registration closes; brackets formed
• - February 8: First day of matches
• - March 29: Final day of the regular season
• - April 26-27: Quarterfinals and Semifinals
• - May 3-4: Finals Broadcast

Ladder Leagues: Open Competition

Offering a different flavor, the Ladder Leagues will allow participation in five popular titles that promote fierce competition:

• - Warzone (2v2)
• - Rocket League (2v2)
• - Magic: The Gathering (Pauper Format, 1v1)
• - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1v1)
• - Apex Legends (3v3)

What's particularly exciting about the Ladder Leagues is the lack of rank restrictions or military status requirements. Any participant can join, making it accessible to both experienced gamers and individuals new to the gaming scene. Queues will be active every weekend—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—ensuring that players have the flexibility to compete at their convenience.

Key dates for the Ladder Leagues include:

• - January 13: Registration opens (ongoing throughout the season)
• - January 18: Ladder queues open
• - May 4: Final day of Ladders

USAA: A Valued Partner

The DAFGL is proud to re-announce USAA as a continued partner for this season. USAA's ongoing support has played a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant community among service members and civilians, emphasizing a shared commitment to innovation and teamwork in gaming.

MSgt Justyn Guthier, the NCOIC of DAF Esports, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season: "The Spring 2025 Season marks an exciting chapter for the DAFGL as we continue to expand opportunities for our gaming community. We are especially grateful for USAA's unwavering support, which empowers us to elevate the competitive gaming experience for our players."

Join the Action!

The DAFGL encourages both seasoned competitors and new gamers to join this dynamic and inclusive community. With diverse gaming opportunities and a chance to connect with players worldwide, this is an event not to be missed. For more details and to register, visit airforcegaming.com/dafgl.

About DAFGL

The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is a premier competitive gaming organization focused on fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and excellence among Airmen, Guardians, and the global gaming community. It aims to provide not just a platform for competition, but also connection, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission of innovation and readiness.