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Six Invitational 2026: Everything You Need to Know
With all the teams now locked in, the stage is officially set for the biggest Rainbow Six Siege X event of the year — the Six Invitational 2026. Taking place in Paris at the Adidas Arena, twenty of the world’s best teams will battle for the title of World Champion and the right to raise the iconic Hammer.
From group details and schedule to format, prize pool, and community predictions, here’s everything you need to know before the action begins.
Groups and Participants
The twenty qualified teams have been divided into four groups of five, setting up an explosive start to the tournament.
Each group features a mix of powerhouse rosters and dark horses, promising intense matchups right from the start.
Format and Schedule
Group Stage – Closed Door: February 2–6, 2026
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Four round-robin groups of five teams each.
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Every team plays all others in their group once.
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All matches are Bo3.
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Points system:
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4 points for a 2–0 win
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3 points for a 2–1 win
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1 point for a 1–2 loss
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0 points for a 0–2 loss
Playoff Progression:
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1st place: Advances directly to Upper Bracket Round 2.
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2nd & 3rd place: Advance to Upper Bracket Round 1.
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2nd place teams pick their first opponent from the pool of 3rd place teams (not in their own group).
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Pick order is based on performance in groups.
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4th place: Drops to Lower Bracket.
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5th place: Eliminated.
Playoffs – Closed Door: February 8–10, 2026
Playoffs – Adidas Arena: February 13–15, 2026
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Double-elimination bracket.
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All matches (except the Grand Final) are Bo3.
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Grand Final is a Bo5 with no map advantage.
Predictions Are Back
Just like in previous Majors, fans can once again take part in the official Predictions Challenge. Head to r6esports.com/predictions to lock in your group and playoff forecasts and see if your intuition pays off.
Eligibility:
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Open worldwide (excluding Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea, Sevastopol, and non-government-controlled areas in Ukraine).
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Participants must be 18 or older.
How to Enter:
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Go to the official Predictions Page linked above.
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Log in with your Ubisoft account.
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Select the first, second, and last teams of each group.
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Predict winners for the finals stage.
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Return after the event to see your results and redeem rewards.
For U.S. participants: Alternatively, email your predictions to r6montrealmajorpredictionsparticipation@ubisoft.com before the deadline. Only one entry per participant will be accepted.
Winner Selection and Rewards
Winners will be chosen from all valid participants who make at least two correct predictions. Ubisoft will notify winners within 30 business days via the email linked to their Ubisoft account. All prizes will appear in-game.
Reward Tiers:
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2 correct – 2 Alpha Packs
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6 correct – 3 Alpha Packs
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10 correct – 5 Alpha Packs
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13 correct – Exclusive 552 Assault Rifle skin
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16 correct – 5 Alpha Packs
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19 correct – 5 Alpha Packs
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23 correct – 1 Battle Pass
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27 correct – 5 Alpha Packs
All rewards are cumulative, meaning players who hit all milestones receive every prize listed above.
(Note: A copy of Rainbow Six Siege X is required to claim rewards.)
Prize Pool
The Six Invitational 2026 boasts a massive $3,000,000 total prize pool, distributed among the twenty competing teams as follows:
| Place | Prize Money |
| 1st | $1,000,000 |
| 2nd | $450,000 |
| 3rd | $240,000 |
| 4th | $170,000 |
| 5th-6th | $135,000 |
| 7th-8th | $105,000 |
| 9th-12th | $75,000 |
| 13th-16th | $55,000 |
| 17th-20th | $35,000 |
Where to Watch
Swiss Stage matches will be streamed across the main Rainbow Six Twitch channel and the R6 Bravo channel. The Playoffs transition fully to the main channel, with regional broadcasts also available in various languages on other R6 esports channels.
The Countdown to Paris Begins
With its strongest lineup yet, the Six Invitational 2026 is once again shaping up to be a monumental moment for Siege esports. As the best teams in the world prepare to clash in Paris, all eyes are on who will lift the Hammer and etch their names into history.
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Feature image credit: Ubisoft
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