Call of Duty Black Ops 7 official reveal: Where to watch, date, start time, and more

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be revealed officially on August 19, 2025 during Gamescom Opening Night Live. After months of teasers and rumors, we’re finally getting a proper look at what Treyarch and Raven Software have been cooking up.

If you're even remotely into the series, this is the one stream you’ll want to catch.

Everything you need to know about Black Ops 7 reveal

The game was first teased back in June with a short, cryptic trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase. Since then, information has been scarce, but anticipation has only grown.

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The reveal for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will happen on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. It will be part of Gamescom Opening Night Live, which is one of the biggest gaming events of the year.

The show kicks off at:

11:00 AM PT
2:00 PM ET
8:00 PM CEST

The reveal is expected to air early in the broadcast, so it’s a good idea to tune in right at the start. These events don’t usually waste time when it comes to showing big titles like Call of Duty, so don’t show up late expecting to catch it later.

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Where to watch Black Ops 7 reveal

You’ll be able to catch the reveal on all major streaming platforms completely free. Along with Gamescom’s event page, here are your best options:

YouTube: Call of Duty’s official channel.
Twitch: Live on The Game Awards or Call of Duty

Just open the stream a few minutes early, make sure your notifications are on you're watching on mobile, and enjoy the show. No special login or access needed.

What to expect from Call of Duty Black Ops 7

Set in the year 2035, Black Ops 7 picks up where Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6 left off. You’ll once again step into the shoes of David Mason, who’s now leading a Black Ops team. The game will feature a co-op campaign, which you can play solo or with a squad. Classic Multiplayer is returning, along with a round-based Zombies mode, which has been a fan-favorite for years.

There was a lot of speculation early on about whether futuristic movement like jetpacks or wall-running would return. Some players even spotted files in Warzone that hinted at these mechanics.

But Activision has since confirmed that Black Ops 7 will not include wall-running or jetpacks. Instead, it will build on the Omnimovement system introduced in BO6.

Every Call of Duty reveal is a big deal, but there's one reason Black Ops 7 truly stands out. It’s the first time the franchise has delivered two Black Ops games back-to-back. That suggests Activision sees major potential in this current storyline and wants to keep expanding it without skipping a year.

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