Carolina Royal Ravens Explained

Carolina Royal Ravens
Founded:13 September 2019
Current:2024 Call of Duty League season
Current Icon:Esports
League:Call of Duty League
City:Charlotte, NC, United States
History:London Royal Ravens
(2019–2023)
Carolina Royal Ravens
(2023–present)

The Carolina Royal Ravens (formerly London Royal Ravens) are an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in the Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina Royal Ravens is owned by ReKTGlobal, an esports parent company who also owns Rogue.

History

ReKTGlobal announced that it had bought the London slot in the CDL on 13 September 2019.[1] The team was the first of the twelve CDL teams to reveal its branding, announced on 15 October 2019 as the London Royal Ravens.[2] The team name was inspired by the Ravens of the Tower of London legend.[3]

On 12 November 2020, it was announced that Sidemen member Vikram "Vikkstar123" Singh Barn had become the co-owner of the team.[4]

Ahead of the 2024 season, the franchise was relocated to the Carolinas in the United States, rebranding the franchise as the Carolina Royal Ravens.[5]

Awards and records

Seasons overview

SeasonRegular seasonFinishPlayoffsNote
20202612145760align=left 6thalign=left 4th, Lost in Losers round 5, 1-3 (Huntsmen) As London Royal Ravens
2021329234579align=left 10thalign=left Did not qualify
20223117146362align=left 4thalign=left 7-8th, Lost in Losers round 1, 2-3 (Subliners)
2023317244081align=left 12thalign=left Did not qualify
20243713246588align=left 10thalign=left Did not qualify

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deason . Ross . 13 September 2019 . London, Seattle, Chicago announced as new league franchises . Dexerto.
  2. Web site: Craven . Joe . 15 October 2019 . London based franchise reveal branding . Dexerto.
  3. Web site: Finch . Adam . 15 October 2019 . London Royal Ravens unveiled as first Call of Duty League franchise . 27 January 2020 . Esports Insider.
  4. Web site: Stubbs . Mike . 12 November 2020 . YouTuber Vikkstar Becomes Co-Owner Of London Royal Ravens 'Call Of Duty' Team . 12 November 2020 . Forbes.
  5. News: Daniels . Tom . London Royal Ravens relocates to Carolina . September 6, 2023 . Esports Insider . September 5, 2023.