Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings one of the biggest content offerings of any Call of Duty to date. With a Co-Op Campaign paired with Endgame extraction action, fast-paced Multiplayer, and Zombies set deep in the heart of the Dark Aether, Black Ops 7 is already off to an incredible start.

Season 1 has only propelled Black Ops 7's content even more, bringing the largest Season 1 update in recent years. However, many are diving in on the tail end of Season 1's mid-season and beyond, and may be wondering where Ranked Play is in Black Ops 7. Luckily, Treyarch has confirmed details on when players can expect to see Ranked Play in Black Ops 7.

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When Does Ranked Play Release for COD Black Ops 7?

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Black Ops 7 Ranked Play is set to release with the launch of Season 2 for both Black Ops 7 and Warzone. According to the number of weeks viewable in the Weekly Challenge menu and the Battle Pass countdown timer in-game, the release date for Season 2 and Black Ops 7 Ranked Play is February 5, 2026, at 9 AM PT. This is, of course, without taking into account any potential delays.

While Treyarch has yet to unveil Ranked in an official announcement blog, this information was shared over on Treyarch's Official X account, following the conclusion of the Multiplayer Beta, in a post stating that Ranked Play will launch alongside Season 2. Ranked Play for Call of Duty: Warzone will also begin at the same time, allowing both Black Ops 7 and Battle Royale players to jump into the action for competitive play.

What are the Requirements for Ranked Play in COD Black Ops 7?

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As of right now, there are no confirmed details on what the requirements will be to play Ranked Play in Black Ops 7. However, based on the requirements for Black Ops 6, players will likely need to win 50 matches in Multiplayer during the current season to participate. As for Warzone, players will likely need to place among the top squads (6 for Resurgence, 12 for Battle Royale) in at least 20 matches to access Ranked Play.

As of the time of writing, Treyarch has yet to confirm the requirements for Ranked Play. As soon as an official confirmation is available, this article will be updated.

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November 14, 2025
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ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Treyarch, Raven Software
Genre(s)
Action, FPS, Sci-Fi
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Fair