Black Ops Multiplayer Map List: Sizes, DLC Versions, and How to Access
Every Call of Duty: Black Ops (the first game) multiplayer map is laid out here, covering the 14 stages from the original release plus the 12 additional maps delivered through Map Packs and the Season Pass. If you’re trying to figure out which locations show up in Black Ops overall—and which ones come tied to each piece of DLC, so you can judge whether it’s worth paying—this is the place to check. There’s also map size included, which matters more than people think: smaller layouts tend to favor quicker engagements and tighter loadouts, while larger spaces give you more room to reposition and control angles.
Black Ops Zombies, meanwhile, offers 11 maps you can access via in-game unlock methods and through DLC. All of those entries are included in the same overview.
For additional context on the downloadable content and the Season Pass lineup, you can consult the Black Ops 1 & Black Ops 2 FAQ-style guide. One important matchmaking note remains the same: if you buy the Season Pass, you’ll be placed into a separate matchmaking pool compared to players who don’t own the DLC.
All 26 Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 Multiplayer Maps (Base Game & DLC)
Across the full set, there are 14 maps in the base release and 12 more added with the Season Pass, split as four maps per DLC drop. The table referenced above is meant to help you recognize what’s returning (especially as Black Ops makes its way to PS5), whether you’re chasing nostalgia or simply trying to remember what you’re paying for before committing.
What Black Ops 1 Multiplayer Maps Are the Best?
These are the multiplayer maps the writers have enjoyed the most across the different modes—listed here without any implied ranking. The real question is whether your own favorites line up with the picks below.
- Firing Range
- Nuketown
- Summit
- Stadium
- Kowloon
If you’re also looking to expand your Black Ops 1 knowledge beyond multiplayer, there are additional guides available, including:
- Black Ops 1 – Full Cast List
- Black Ops 1 – Full Trophy List
- Black Ops 1 – All Weapon Camos
- Black Ops 1 – Ascension Easter Egg
- Black Ops 1 – Call of the Dead Easter Egg
- Black Ops 1 – Shangri-La Easter Egg
- Black Ops 1 – Moon Easter Egg
