Every Rainbow Six Siege Six Invitational Winner (2017–2026)

Since Ubisoft launched the modern Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege esports circuit, the season-ending world championship—the Six Invitational (SI)—has stood as the absolute pinnacle of competitive achievement. Held at the conclusion of the competitive year, teams vie for qualification and Global Standings points within their domestic regional leagues to earn a spot at the most prestigious tournament in Siege.

Here is a look at all Six Invitational winners who have lifted the iconic sledgehammer.

Last updated: 23/7/2026

Current Six Invitational Champion

The current Rainbow Six Siege world champion is FaZe Clan, who lifted the hammer at the Six Invitational 2026 in Paris. Since the inaugural Six Invitational in 2017, 7 different organizations have captured the world championship trophy on PC.

Below is the complete list of every international tier-one SI winner.

Six Invitational Winners List

(Note: The 2017 Six Invitational also featured an Xbox One championship, which was won by North America's Elevate).

♦ 2026 Six Invitational Paris - FaZe Clan

FaZe Clan etched their names into Siege history by becoming the first organization in the modern era to win back-to-back Six Invitational championships. Battling through a grueling lower-bracket run at the Adidas Arena in Paris, the Brazilian core defeated European contenders Team Secret 3–1 in the Grand Final.

♦ 2025 Six Invitational Boston - FaZe Clan

Operating out of the MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, FaZe Clan captured their first SI hammer after an incredible lower-bracket gauntlet, culminating in a 3–1 victory over Team BDS. José "Cyber" Ramos was instrumental in the Grand Final victory, boasting an MVP-worthy performance to propel Brazil back to the top of the Siege world.

♦ 2024 Six Invitational São Paulo - w7m esports

In front of a deafening home crowd at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in Brazil, w7m esports completed one of the most dominant competitive calendar years in esports history. They outlasted domestic rivals FaZe Clan 3–2 in a five-map thriller.

♦ 2023 Six Invitational Montreal - G2 Esports

G2 Esports reclaimed their throne at Place Bell, dismantling w7m esports 3–1 to secure Europe’s third world title. The tournament was a historic milestone for legendary Swedish figure Fabian "Fabian" Hällsten, who lifted the Six Invitational hammer for the third time in his career—this time as G2's Head Coach.

♦ 2022 Six Invitational Stockholm - TSM

TSM brought the world championship back to North America with a clinical 3–1 Grand Final victory over Russia's Team Empire in Sweden. Superstar Jason "Beaulo" Doty fulfilled his long-awaited international destiny, while Bryan "Merc" Wrzek was voted tournament MVP.

♦ 2021 Six Invitational Paris - Ninjas in Pyjamas

Finding redemption after their heartbreaking 2020 defeat, Ninjas in Pyjamas defeated Team Liquid 3–2 in an all-Brazilian Grand Final. The victory marked the first time a South American organization lifted the Six Invitational hammer.

♦ 2020 Six Invitational Montreal - Spacestation Gaming

In one of the most iconic matches in Rainbow Six history, Spacestation Gaming completed a dramatic reverse-sweep against Ninjas in Pyjamas on home soil, winning 3–2. IGL Troy "Canadian" Jaroslawski lifted his second career hammer, cementing his status as one of North America's greatest tactical minds.

♦ 2019 Six Invitational Montreal - G2 Esports

The European super-team G2 Esports solidified their absolute dynasty by sweeping Team Empire 3–0. The Grand Final featured the famous infinite-overtime thriller on Coastline, where G2 outlasted Empire 12–10 in a single map before running away with the series.

♦ 2018 Six Invitational Montreal - PENTA Sports

PENTA Sports executed what is widely considered the greatest comeback in R6 history. Trailing 0–2 against North America's Evil Geniuses, PENTA rallied to reverse-sweep the series 3–2, marking the birth of the European dynasty led by Niclas "Pengu" Mouritzen and Fabian.

♦ 2017 Six Invitational Montreal - Continuum

The inaugural Six Invitational crowned North America's Continuum (whose roster was later acquired by Evil Geniuses) as the first-ever PC world champions following a dominant 2–0 sweep over eRa Eternity.

Six Invitational Records and Stats

Most Six Invitational Titles

• Organizations: G2 Esports (2019, 2023) and FaZe Clan (2025, 2026) are tied for the most Six Invitational titles at 2 apiece.

• Players: Several members of the legendary PENTA/G2 dynasty—Fabian, Pengu, Goga, and jNSzki—lifted the hammer twice as players (2018, 2019). Canadian also holds two SI titles across two different organizations (Continuum in 2017 and Spacestation Gaming in 2020). Most recently, FaZe Clan's core (Cyber, soulz, Handyy, KDS, and VITAKING) joined the two-time club with back-to-back victories in 2025 and 2026.

• Coaches: Fabian holds the unique distinction of winning the Six Invitational three times: twice as a player (2018, 2019) and once as Head Coach of G2 Esports (2023).

Back-to-Back Champions

• FaZe Clan holds the distinction of winning back-to-back Six Invitational world championships (2025 and 2026), replicating the dominant back-to-back world titles achieved by the PENTA/G2 core in 2018 and 2019.

Titles by Region

South America currently holds the most world championships, bolstered by FaZe Clan's back-to-back victories in 2025 and 2026.

*North America holds an additional 4th title if counting the separate 2017 Xbox One championship won by Elevate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the first Six Invitational?

The inaugural Six Invitational in 2017 featured two separate platform tournaments. North America's Continuum (whose roster was later acquired by Evil Geniuses) won the first PC championship, while Elevate won the Xbox One championship.

Who has won the Six Invitational the most times?

• Organizations: G2 Esports (2019, 2023) and FaZe Clan (2025, 2026) are tied for the record with two titles each.

• Players: Multiple players have won the tournament twice as active competitors, including Canadian, Pengu, Goga, jNSzki, Cyber, soulz, Handyy, KDS, and VITAKING.

• Coaches: Fabian holds the absolute record across all roles with three total SI victories: two as a player (2018, 2019) and one as a Head Coach (2023).

Has any team won back-to-back Six Invitational titles?

Yes. Only two legendary rosters have achieved back-to-back world championships in Siege history. The PENTA/G2 core established the first dynasty by winning in 2018 and 2019, while FaZe Clan achieved the incredible feat in the modern era by winning in 2025 and 2026.

How many Six Invitational champions have there been?

On PC, 8 different organizations have lifted the Six Invitational hammer since 2017: Continuum, PENTA Sports, G2 Esports, Spacestation Gaming, Ninjas in Pyjamas, TSM, w7m esports, and FaZe Clan. Additionally, Elevate holds a world championship from the exclusive 2017 Xbox One tournament.

Where has the Six Invitational been held?

The event was originally hosted exclusively in Montreal/Laval, Canada (the home of the game's core Ubisoft development studio) from 2017 through 2020, and returned there in 2023. Since 2021, the tournament has rotated internationally to various host cities, including:

• Paris, France (2021, 2026)

• Stockholm, Sweden (2022)

• São Paulo, Brazil (2024)

• Boston, USA (2025)

How many teams qualify for the Six Invitational?

Currently, 20 teams qualify for the Six Invitational each year. These spots are awarded to the top-ranking teams on the Global Standings points leaderboard across the season, alongside regional Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) winners from around the world.

What is the Six Invitational prize pool?

Since 2020, the total prize pool for the Six Invitational has been set at a massive $3,000,000 USD, making it one of the most lucrative events in esports. The first-place world champions take home the lion's share of $1,000,000 USD. This is a significant expansion from the inaugural 2017 event, which featured a modest $100,000 USD total pool.

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