NEXT — Here’s where to watch our Black Ops 7 coverage

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August 28, 2025

On August 28, 2025

It’s official: GamingTrend is heading to Call of Duty: NEXT for the second year in a row. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is looking awesome, and we’ll be there to tell you all about it. Read below to find out more info on COD NEXT, and where to find our coverage.

Step 1: Go to the below YouTube channel

Step 2: Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications

Step 3: Follow us on Twitter for opportunities to win beta codes for the Black Ops 7 beta

Step 4: Tune in on September 30th for our upcoming COD NEXT livestream!

Step 5: Keep your eyes on this site for more written preview content

Step 6: Watch our beta streams for more intel

Here’s more information on Call of Duty: NEXT and the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta-

Call of Duty: Next, Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl VI, and Open Beta Dates Confirmed!

Mark your calendars for the worldwide Multiplayer reveal at Call of Duty: NEXT on Tuesday, September 30th. We’ll have live Multiplayer and Zombies gameplay with your favorite creators from around the world. After Call of Duty: NEXT concludes, you’ll be able to play Black Ops 7 yourself when the Beta starts on all platforms on October 2nd!

Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl VI presented by USAA

Directly following Call of Duty: NEXT on the Official Call of Duty Twitch® Channel and Call of Duty YouTube® Channel, tune into the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl VI, presented by USAA. The sixth annual C.O.D.E. Bowl presented by USAA will feature 10 esports teams from military branches of the U.S., U.K., and Canada, competing alongside the most competitive players in Call of Duty: Warzone. This year’s event has epic viewer rewards courtesy of USAA, and for the first-time ever, you can score Black Ops 7 Beta codes while you watch the event. And keep an eye out for who will take home the third annual Monster Energy MVP and second-ever Corsair Solo Yolo!

Follow the Call of Duty Endowment on Instagram and X for C.O.D.E. Bowl VI updates.

Black Ops 7 Beta Dates Confirmed

The Black Ops 7 Beta — divided into the Early Access and Open Beta periods — runs from October 2 to October 8.

The Early Access Beta launches at 10AM PT on Thursday, October 2 for those who preorder the game, and runs for a period of 72 hours.

The Open Beta launches at 10AM PT on Sunday, October 5 for all players on all platforms, and runs consecutively after the Early Access period, for another 72 hours. The Black Ops 7Beta is scheduled to conclude at 10AM PT on Wednesday, October 8.

Early Access Beta*

Available to players who have pre-ordered the game on any platform (console or PC), as well as eligible Game Pass subscribers*, the initial part of the Beta is planned to launch on Thursday October 2 at 10AM PT, and concludes 72 hours later when the main Open Beta begins on Sunday October 5 at 10AM PT. The Beta is available on all platforms at the same time.

Open Beta*

The second part of the Beta is open and free for all players on all platforms, and is planned to begin on Sunday October 5 at 10AM PT. The Black Ops 7 Beta is scheduled to conclude 72 hours later, on Wednesday October 8 at 10AM PT.

Internet access is required for participation.

Accessing the Beta and Beta Codes

Your path to access to the Beta Early Access period depends on the version of the game you preordered:

If you preordered any Digital Edition version, you do not need a “Beta Code”, as you’ll be automatically allowed entry into Beta Early Access (and subsequently, the Open Beta).

If you preordered a Physical Edition (consoles only), you should have received a “Beta Code” at the point of sale (at select retailer locations), enabling entry into the Beta Early Access.

If you don’t preorder Black Ops 7, you can still access the Open Beta period.

Preorder Black Ops 7 Now! Additional Intel to Come!

Be sure to stay danger close with the latest official Black Ops 7 information by checking the Call of Duty Blog as further communications are scheduled, including a massive intel drop on Round-Based Zombies in the weeks leading up to Call of Duty: NEXT, the Black Ops 7 Open Beta, and the countdown to launch.

Preorders are available now at participating retailers, in-game, on platform stores, or at CallofDuty.com.

Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 news and info!