StrafeStrafe Esports
Six Invitational 2025 Playoffs: Preview, Schedule and Opening Matches

Six Invitational 2025 Playoffs: Preview, Schedule and Opening Matches

Rainbow Six Siege

Kaustavmani Choudhury

9 Jan, 2025, 08:21

|

Last updated: 7 Nov, 2025, 19:34

The group stage of the Six Invitational 2025 has concluded, and the top 16 teams are set to battle it out in the playoffs. With a double-elimination format in place, every team has a shot at redemption, but only one can claim the title and lift the prestigious hammer as the 2024-25 season champion.

Let’s take a closer look at the playoff format, matchups, and key storylines heading into the final phase of the tournament.

Playoff Format

The Six Invitational 2025 playoffs will follow a double-elimination bracket, meaning teams have to lose twice before being eliminated. Here’s how the teams entered the bracket from the Group Stage:

  • 1st place teams from each group advanced directly to Upper Bracket Round Quarterfinals.
  • 2nd and 3rd place teams from each group start in Upper Bracket Round 1.
    • The 2nd place teams got to choose their first opponent from the 3rd place finishers, with pick order determined by their group stage performance.
  • 4th place teams were sent to the Lower Bracket Round 1.
  • 5th place teams have been eliminated from the tournament.

All matches will be Bo3 except for the Grand Final, which will be a Bo5 with no map advantage. The action kicks off on February 9, leading up to the Grand Final on February 16.

Opening Matchups

The first round of the Upper Bracket features some thrilling matchups between teams hungry for glory.

Upper Bracket Round 1

The winners will move on to face the following teams in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals:

Meanwhile the losers will drop to the Lower Bracket for a second chance.

Lower Bracket First Matches

The losing teams from the Upper Bracket Round 1 will drop into the Lower Bracket, where they’ll face off against:

Lower Bracket Matches will take place on the 10th of February.

With elimination on the line, the Lower Bracket matchups will be high-stakes, do-or-die battles from the very start.

Teams to Watch

With legendary powerhouses and underdog challengers, the playoffs are set to deliver unpredictable and explosive matches. Here are some teams to keep an eye on:

G2 Esports

Being given the title of LCQ merchants, G2 have fallen far from their once impressive win at SI 2023. With an underwhelming season all year, the R6 giants finally seem to be back in form after handing over the IGL reins to Aleksi "UUNO" Työppönen. After an incredible group stage performance, they will definitely look to keep the momentum going.

FURIA

Although not in the same organization, the roster of FURIA are the current reigning SI Champions, having won the tournament with w7m. Although the squad has fallen from their championship-winning form, they still possess the talent and skill to beat any team in this tournament.

Team BDS

Currently holding the title of the best team in the world, BDS are not looking invincible going into the playoffs. Although they finished top of their group, they still have two losses to their name. Will Théo "LikEfac" Mariano be able to get his team in the right mindset, or will the titans fall short once again? Only time will tell.

DarkZero

Coming into SI as an actual dark horse, DarkZero has proved that underestimating them could prove fatal for even the best of teams. A fact that was best displayed in their upset against BDS. Although DZ have not had the best season, their current form is nothing to be scoffed at.

Don’t Forget: Get Your Predictions In!

As the Six Invitational playoffs begin, Ubisoft is offering exclusive rewards for fans who submit their predictions. Make sure to lock in your choices before the action starts! Don't forget about the drops you can also get by just watching the matches on Twitch.

The road to the 2025 Six Invitational championship is set, and only the strongest team will lift the hammer. Will we see a new champion, or will one of Siege’s giants reclaim their throne? The battle begins today!

Stay tuned to Strafe Esports for more news and coverage on future updates. And also on coverage of the Six Invitational 2025. Also follow us on our X account for the latest content.

Featured Image Source: Rainbow Six Esports/Ubisoft

Read More:

Into The Breach Shuts Down After CEO Steals Money From Org

Ubisoft Cracks Down on Cheaters in Rainbow Six Siege

Latest news

BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026: Playoffs Predictions

BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026: Playoffs Predictions

The Swiss Stage of the BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major is done and dusted, and the top eight Rainbow Six Siege teams have earned their right to compete for Major glory. After a brief single day of rest, those eight sidestep into a ruthless single-elimination bracket, where a single series loss sends you packing. No second chances, just pure, high-stakes Rainbow Six Siege. All four quarterfinal matches are scheduled for May 15, beginning at 6 PM CEST / 9 AM PDT.
14 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events

An unlikely partnership, but one that is as real as anything else; ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a long-term deal with none other than Italian luxury car brand Automobili Lamborghini. This means that Lamborghini will be the Official Automotive Partner for DreamHack events moving forward, starting with DreamHack Atlanta (May 15-17) in the US.
12 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg

100 Thieves Reveal Rainbow Six Siege Roster Ahead of NA League 2026 Kickoff

100 Thieves have officially unveiled their Rainbow Six Siege roster for the 2026 season, taking to social media to confirm the lineup just three weeks before their competitive debut. The announcement marks the organization's entry into the R6 Share ecosystem, where they will compete at the North America League 2026 – Kickoff alongside fellow Share teams and two Challengers squads for a spot at the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026.
10 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026: Teams, Format, Predictions and More

With all the regional leagues having wrapped up, the 20 confirmed teams are making their way to Salt Lake City, Utah, for what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events in the Rainbow Six Siege esports calendar. The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 runs from May 8 to May 17, offering a loaded prize pool of $600,000 alongside crucial Six Invitational Points.
10 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

BLAST R6 Season 2026/27: Format, Dates, Majors, EWC and SI Points Breakdown

The BLAST R6 2026/27 season is built as a year-long marathon of Rainbow Six Siege competition, starting from open Challenger Series qualifiers and peaking at the Six Invitational 2027.
10 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

Rainbow Six Siege Y10S4.2 Patch Notes: Major Thorn and Mozzie Buffs

The Rainbow Six Siege Y10S4.2 update, releasing today, brings major balance adjustments and quality-of-life refinements aimed at refreshing both attacker and defender gameplay. From Thorn’s complete gadget overhaul to the return of Mozzie’s Super Shorty, players can expect meaningful meta shifts in both casual and competitive play.
10 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

KeSPA and the Esports Foundation have to an agreement, bringing the South Korean association back into the fold as National Team Partner, and by extension returns South Korea to the list of nations for the ENC.
9 May
Foo Zen-Wen

Comments (0)

Log in to comment on this match