Ubisoft revealed the locations and schedule for the Rainbow Six Siege X esports circuit during the Six Invitational 2026 Finals. The 2026 season includes majors in Salt Lake City, Riyadh, and Japan, culminating in the Six Invitational 2027 in Brazil. Additional changes feature a new Chinese league and a Challenger Circuit for tier-two teams.
The official Rainbow Six Siege X esports circuit for 2026 was detailed at the Six Invitational Finals, building on earlier announcements from the Munich Major. This year introduces a structured schedule with a Season Kickoff in April, followed by two splits leading to majors and the integrated Esports World Cup.
The first major takes place in Salt Lake City, USA, from May 8 to May 17. Mid-season, teams compete at the Rainbow Six Siege X Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 11 to August 14. The second major occurs in Japan in November, though exact dates remain undisclosed.
The season concludes with the Six Invitational 2027 in February in Brazil, reportedly in São Paulo. Qualification involves accumulating standing points across the year, with a direct invite for Esports World Cup winners. A Last Chance Qualifier runs from December 2026 to January 2027.
Structural updates include a new official league in China, the CNL, expanding the global structure. The Challenger Series in March offers tier-two teams entry to higher competition, supported by a new Challenger Circuit uniting global tier-two tournaments. Regional leagues for Stage 1 run from June to July, qualifying for the Esports World Cup, while Stage 2 from September to October leads to the second major.
These developments aim to enhance the competitive pathway for Rainbow Six Siege X teams worldwide.