Six Invitational 2026

Six Invitational 2026 (SI 2026) is the 11th edition of the Six Invitational tournament, i.e., the annual world championship for the competitive circuit of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X. Logically, it’s the culminating event of the tactical shooter’s eSports season, sitting above regional leagues, Majors, global standings, and Last Chance Qualifiers.
Subject Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X
Start Date February 2, 2026
End Date February 15, 2026
Status Coming Soon
Location Adidas Arena, Paris, France
Prize Pool USD 3,000,000
Participants 20 men’s teams
Type Offline LAN
Tournament Champion
Format Hybrid (groups + bracket play)
Organizer Ubisoft and BLAST

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The broader event, counting all stages, runs February 2–15, 2026, in Paris (France), bringing together the best teams qualified via the global standings, regional champions, and qualifications.

Six Invitational 2026 is organized by Ubisoft, the developer and publisher of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X, along with BLAST, a Denmark-based eSports media production company.

Venue, Competitors’ Structure, and Prize Pool Overview for the Six Invitational 2026

The playoff finals weekend will be the live, spectator-attended portion, taking place at the Adidas Arena. Earlier phases of the tournament are conducted behind “closed doors” (no public audience), also in Paris, but not at the Adidas Arena. Those stages are typically at a production or studio site meant for broadcast.

A total of 20 teams will participate. The overall prize pool is expected to be similar to recent years (USD 3,000,000). While Ubisoft hasn’t yet published the exact official distribution for 2026, past years’ Six Invitational prize breakdowns have typically followed the structure by which the winner takes the whole third of the award, i.e., $1 million.

Participating Teams in the Six Invitational 2026 and Qualification Overview

Here are the 16 confirmed teams for Six Invitational 2026
M80
1
TBD
M80
Spacestation Gaming
1
TBD
Spacestation Gaming
Wildcard
1
TBD
Wildcard
Shopify Rebellion
1
TBD
Shopify Rebellion
Elevate
1
TBD
Elevate
Team Falcons
1
TBD
Team Falcons
G2 Esports
1
TBD
G2 Esports
Team Secret
1
TBD
Team Secret
FaZe Clan
1
TBD
FaZe Clan
FURIA
1
TBD
FURIA
Fluxo
1
TBD
Fluxo
Ninjas in Pyjamas
1
TBD
Ninjas in Pyjamas
Weibo Gaming
1
TBD
Weibo Gaming
FearX
1
TBD
FearX
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  • M80 automatic spot as BLAST R6 Major Munich 2025 champions
  • Spacestation GamingGlobal Standings/Top NA seed
  • Wildcard Global Standings/NA
  • Shopify RebellionGlobal Standings/NA
  • ElevateGlobal Standings/NA
  • Team FalconsGlobal Standings/EML
  • G2 EsportsGlobal Standings/EML
  • Team SecretGlobal Standings/EML
  • FaZe ClanGlobal Standings/SAL
  • FURIAGlobal Standings/SAL
  • Fluxo W7MGlobal Standings/SAL
  • Ninjas in PyjamasGlobal Standings/SAL
  • Weibo GamingGlobal Standings/APL
  • ENTERPRISE EsportsGlobal Standings/APL
  • DplusGlobal Standings/APL
  • FEARXGlobal Standings/APL

The final four spots will come from regional Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQs) across North America, EMEA (Europe & MENA), South America, and Asia-Pacific — each region’s LCQ champion gets the remaining tickets.

Structure and Match Format of the Six Invitational 2026

The Six Invitational 2026 spans multiple competitive phases, beginning with qualifiers and ending with the live finals in Paris. Here, we’ll focus on the tournament part beyond the qualifiers:

The main event is broken into:

  • Group stageEarly dates
  • PlayoffsFollowing the group stage, until the finals
  • Finals / live matches — Final weekend (Feb 13–15)

Officially, Ubisoft hasn’t published the detailed day-by-day stage calendar yet, but the final weekend has always been in the last three days.

The Six Invitational format has historically remained consistent with what was used in recent years — and will continue to do so in 2026.

1) Group stage

  • Teams: 20 teams divided into groups (four groups of five).
  • Match type: Best-of-3 (bo3) for every series.
  • Format: Round-robin within each group.
  • Advancement: First-placed team from each group advances to the upper bracket round 2 of the playoffs; 2nd-3rd-placed teams from each group advance to the upper bracket round 1 of the Playoffs. Fourth-placed teams advance to the lower bracket of the Playoffs. The bottom team in each group is eliminated.

2) Playoffs

  • Format: Double-elimination bracket.
  • Match type: Best-of-3 (bo3), including most playoff matches.
  • Grand final: Best-of-5 (bo5) series.

The Six Invitational 2026 Favorites, Betting Options, and Where to Watch

While official odds for SI 2026 aren’t published yet, historical performance and recent form (from the 2025 season and global standings) suggest these teams are among the favorites:

  • FaZe Clan – Always strong at significant events; known for deep SI runs.
  • G2 Esports – Two-time SI champions and consistently competitive at Majors and SI.
  • Team Falcons – Regional powerhouse with top Siege results in 2025.
  • FURIA / Shopify Rebellion / Spacestation Gaming – Strong global stage performers with significant league credentials.
  • Weibo Gaming / ENTERPRISE Esports / Dplus / FEARX – Asia-Pacific squads capable of upsets based on league success.

You can place bets on the event through legitimate esports betting platforms that offer R6 Siege X markets:

  • GG.BET – One of the most popular global esports betting sites with broad markets and competitive odds.
  • Thunderpick – Specialist in esports and crypto betting with live markets.
  • BC.Game – Large esports markets and generous first-deposit bonuses.

Common bet types available:

  • Overall winner/tournament champion
  • Group stage winners
  • Match winner (map or series)
  • Live/in-play betting
  • Round or map outcomes (markets depend on the specific platform)

The Six Invitational is officially broadcast via:

  • Twitch – Main live broadcast with multiple language channels.
  • YouTube – Official Siege eSports channel streams the matches live, depending on region.

These platforms generally offer:

  • Live commentary in English and other languages
  • Match VODs and highlights
  • Pre-event team and analyst shows

This is where to find the streams:

  • Ubisoft’s official R6 Esports site links directly to the official Twitch/YouTube streams.
  • Follow the Rainbow Six Siege Esports channels on Twitch and YouTube for alerts when matches begin.

Pros and Cons of the Six Invitational 2026 Favorites

TEAMTeam FalconsFURIAG2 EsportsFaZe Clan
PROS
  • Excellent 2025–26 season consistency and strong Global Standings position
  • High mechanical skill across the roster
  • Strong mid-round adaptability and discipline
  • Extremely aggressive and unpredictable playstyle
  • Proven ability to dominate early rounds
  • Strong LAN experience and crowd resilience
  • One of the most successful organizations in SI history
  • Deep tactical playbook and strong map control
  • Veterans with extensive high-pressure match experience
  • Reigning Six Invitational champions with proven pedigree
  • Exceptional clutch potential and late-game execution
  • Balanced roster combining firepower and structure
CONS
  • Limited Six Invitational finals pedigree compared to historic giants
  • Heavy pressure as a top seed and tournament favorite
  • Difficulties against ultra-defensive, slow-tempo teams
  • Aggression can lead to overextensions
  • Momentum-dependent form hurts long best-of-five series
  • Historically inconsistent deep SI playoff runs
  • Recent roster changes may affect team synergy
  • Less dominant in the current meta than in peak years
  • Frequently targeted heavily in opponent preparation
  • Meta shifts reduce the element of surprise
  • Extremely high expectations after last SI victory
  • Minor inconsistency during group stages
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Publication date : 06.01.2026
Last modified date: 06.01.2026

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