Content creator Drake ‘Bobby Plays‘ Johncock has announced the launch of an invitational Call of Duty: Mobile tournament ahead of the upcoming season for the mobile shooter title.
Taking place from March 9th to 10th, the Call of Duty Bobby Invitational sees teams competing for a share of a $10,000 (~£7,518) prize pool.
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Announced on March 3rd, 32 Call of Duty: Mobile players have received invitations to compete in the event, along with eight captains who will choose their team through a draft on March 7th. Notably, the list of players and captains taking part in the tournament hasn’t been revealed.
Bobby Plays is no stranger to the world of Call of Duty: Mobile esports. In recent years, he has appeared frequently across regional and international tournaments. In 2022, he commentated at the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship, where Tribe Gaming emerged victorious.
The Call of Duty Bobby Invitational is the first high-profile Call of Duty: Mobile tournament to take place in 2026, joining an extensive list of invitational events for the title. In February, the title hosted the DMZ Recon Invitational, with content creators competing for $50,000 (~£37,644)
The season begins on March 12th with the start of the Call of Duty Mobile Major Spring season, where Asia’s best teams compete for a ¥2.2m CNY (~£240,603) prize pool.
What’s Next For Call Of Duty Mobile Esports?
In the months following 2025’s Call of Duty Mobile World Championship, Activision hasn’t shared any information on what the 2026 season has in store. Nevertheless, several regional tournaments have started to crop up as teams players for another year of competition.
On January 23rd, 2026, the publisher unveiled its latest ruleset created based on feedback from players competing at last year’s World Championship. The new rules include an overhauled map pool alongside weapon role changes and an increased round win limit for Search and Destroy matches.
With several regional leagues preparing for another year, the Bobby Invitational acts as an opportunity for invited players to compete in different team compositions to create interesting matchups across the board.
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