Live Events
Call of Duty: NEXT Released
Fri, August 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT
Released
Fri, August 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT
18 days ago
Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 serves as the official franchise showcase and command center for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Hosted by Lucky Van Prague alongside Infinity Ward co-studio heads Jack O'Hara and Mark Grigsby, the event brings together over 1,000 global creators and community members for live gameplay and developer insights.
The stream features the debut of core 6v6 multiplayer gameplay and offers a detailed breakdown of Kill Block, an adaptive live-fire training facility built for fast-paced, close-quarters combat.
Details
- Venue
- Youtube
- Organizer name
- Activision
- Organizer URL
- https://www.youtube.com/@CallofDuty
- Livestream / Online URL
- https://www.youtube.com/live/RvZvq0qaZvQ
Release information
The live broadcast runs for approximately two and a half hours and leads directly into the release of the Modern Warfare 4 early access beta, which launches immediately following the stream.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 start?
- Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 starts on Fri, August 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT.
- Who presented during the showcase?
- The broadcast was hosted by Lucky Van Prague, with key developer insights provided by Infinity Ward co-studio heads Jack O'Hara and Mark Grigsby.
- What content is showcased during the broadcast?
- The event unveils live 6v6 core multiplayer gameplay, developer updates on movement balance and weapon mechanics, new multiplayer modes, and an overview of the modular Kill Block environment.
- When does the Modern Warfare 4 early access beta begin?
- The early access beta goes live immediately after the conclusion of the Call of Duty: NEXT broadcast.
- Where is Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 held?
- Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 takes place at Youtube.
- What time does Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 release in my timezone?
- The countdown on this page converts Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 to your local time automatically, so the clock always reflects your own timezone.
Last updated: 9/4/2026
