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Esports World Cup 2026

EWC26 - R6 siege

OngoingTier S

The Rainbow Six Siege (R6) tournament at the 2026 Electronic Sports World Cup (EWC26) is one of the most prominent tactical shooting competitions at the festival, returning for its third edition to offer complex strategic levels and high competition.

Rainbow Six SiegeAug 4, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026Paris, FranceFrance$2,000,000Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT Group

Format

Play-in: Phase 1

  • Format: 2 groups of 4 teams (Double-Elimination).

  • Matches: Opening games are Bo1; all remaining matches are Bo3.

  • Advancement: Top 2 teams per group advance to Phase 2.

Play-in: Phase 2

  • Format: 4-team Single-Elimination bracket.

  • Advancement: Top 2 teams qualify for the Main Group Stage.

Main Group Stage

  • Format: 2 groups of 8 teams (Double-Elimination).

  • Matches: Opening games are Bo1; all remaining matches are Bo3.

  • Advancement: Top 4 teams per group advance to the Playoffs.

Playoffs

  • Format: 8-team Single-Elimination bracket.

  • Matches: Bo3 for all rounds, except the Grand Final which is Bo5.