The BLAST R6 Montreal Major: Format, Teams, Predictions, and More

The BLAST R6 Montreal Major is just around the corner, set to bring some of the world’s best Rainbow Six Siege teams to Montreal, Canada, for an exciting showdown.

Taking place at the Verdun Auditorium, this Major marks a significant return to Montreal after the Six Invitational in 2023, making it the first international competition since then in the city.

With 20 teams vying for the championship, fans can expect high-stakes action and fierce competition across every stage of the event.

A Historic Return to Montreal

Montreal holds a special place in the Rainbow Six Siege esports scene, as the city was home to every Six Invitational from 2017 to 2020.

However, due to the pandemic, the Six Invitational relocated to France (2021) and Sweden (2022), before returning to Montreal in 2023.

Ubisoft then decided to take the tournament global, announcing Brazil as the host for the Six Invitational 2024, followed by the United States in 2025 and France again in 2026. The BLAST R6 Montreal Major, therefore, continues the city’s legacy as an iconic destination for R6 Siege fans.

Format and Schedule

The Montreal Major has a unique three-phase format, testing the adaptability and skill of each participating team.

Phase 1: November 7 - 8, 2024

Format: 8-team Double-Elimination bracket.

Matches: All games are Bo3.

Goal: Top 4 teams advance to Phase 2.

Participating teams in Phase 1 include:

• G2 Esports
• CL4L
• Black Dragons
• CAG Osaka
• FearX
• Chiefs Esports Club
• Team Falcons
• ALPHA Team

Phase 2: November 10 - 13, 2024

Format: 16-team Swiss System.

Matches: All matches will be Bo1, with elimination matches being Bo3.

Goal: Top 8 teams qualify for Phase 3.

Teams joining in Phase 2 include:

• Team BDS
• Team Secret
• Virtus.pro
• Soniqs
• DarkZero
• Spacestation Gaming
• FaZe Clan
• Team Liquid
• w7m esports
• SCARZ
• Dplus
• Elevate

Phase 3: November 15 - 17, 2024

Format: 8-team Single-Elimination bracket.

Matches: Quarterfinals and semifinals are Bo3; the Grand Final is Bo5 with standard overtime rules.

This final phase will crown the Montreal Major champion in what’s sure to be an electrifying Grand Final.

Opening Matches to Watch

Fans can expect intense matchups from the start, with these opening clashes scheduled for Phase 1:

• Black Dragons vs. CL4L (4pm CET | 7am PST)
• G2 Esports vs. CAG Osaka (4pm CET | 7am PST)
• ALPHA Team vs. Team Falcons (7:30 pm CET | 10:30 am PST)
• Chiefs Esports Club vs. FearX (10:30 pm CET | 1:30 pm PST)

Prediction System and Rewards

Ubisoft has launched the prediction system for the BLAST R6 Montreal Major, allowing fans to make predictions for each phase of the tournament for a chance to win rewards like Alpha Packs and a Battle Pass.

The prediction system is divided into three phases:

1. Play-ins: Predict the teams qualifying through the upper and lower brackets.
2. Swiss Stage: Predict the teams that will advance to the playoffs and their exact match records.
3. Playoffs: Predictions open after the final teams are determined.

Correct predictions earn points, with a total of 31 points available. Rewards are cumulative, and fans can unlock the following by hitting certain point milestones:

BLAST R6 Montreal Major Prediction Points distribution (Image Exclusive to Strafe Esports)

Fans who achieve 31 points will unlock all rewards, making it an exciting way for the community to engage with the tournament.

You can make your own predictions HERE.

Stay tuned to Strafe Esports for more coverage on the upcoming Major. You can also follow the official Rainbow Six Esports X account for real-time updates.

Featured Image Source: Ubisoft

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