Rainbow Six Siege has begun at the Esports World Cup 2026 with a massive $2 million prize pool and a direct ticket to Six Invitational 2027.
22 of the world’s best teams battle it out until mid-August, as the event kicks off with Play-ins before moving into Group Stage and single-elimination Playoff brackets. Here’s the full schedule, bracket, team list, and where to watch the tournament.
Quick summary
- Rainbow Six Siege at Esports World Cup 2026 runs from Aug. 4 to 15, 2026.
- 22 teams, including Team Secret, FaZe Clan, FURIA, DarkZero, Fnatic, Edward Gaming, and more.
- A $2,000,000 USD prize pool, with the Champion taking $750,000.
- Starts with Play-ins, then moves to double-elimination groups, then single-elimination Playoffs. Grand Final is Bo5.
- Winner earns a direct invite to Six Invitational 2027.
Rainbow 6 Siege EWC 2026 schedule
The Rainbow 6 Siege event at EWC 2026 runs from Aug. 4 to 15, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It’s an S-Tier tournament by the Esports Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group, featuring 22 teams from every major region.
Our first key crush of EWC26: @_VARREL x @CYCLOPS_OSAKA take down KINGZERO eSports, cutting their time in Paris short after a valiant effort 💪 pic.twitter.com/J7AarYEEeP
— Rainbow Six Esports (@R6esports) August 4, 2026
- Play-In Phase 1 begins Aug. 4
- Play-In Phase 2 follows immediately
- The Group Stage starts shortly after Play-Ins, running through the middle of the window with double-elimination group brackets
- Playoffs take place with stage single-elimination matches culminating in the Grand Final on Aug. 15
All match times are listed in local Paris time (CEST) with parallel streams for different groups or brackets.
R6 Siege EWC 2026 results
Play-In Phase 1
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
- MIBR.LOS 8 – 6 KINGZERO eSports
- CAG by VARREL 5 – 7 FNATIC
- Chiefs EC 6 – 8 TYLOO
- Shopify Rebellion 7 – 2 Al Ula
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CAG by VARREL 2 – 1 KINGZERO eSports
- 4-7 Chalet
- 7-2 Club House
- 7-2 Lair
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FNATIC 2 – 0 MIBR.LOS
- 7-3 Fortress
- 7-1 Kafe
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Al Ula 2 – 1 Chiefs EC
- 1-7 Fortress
- 8-7 Lair
- 8-7 Consulate
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Shopify Rebellion 2 – 0 TYLOO
- 7-3 Nighthaven Labs
- 7-1 Bank
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
- MIBR.LOS vs CAG by VARREL
- TYLOO vs Al Ula
Play-In Phase 2
To be updated later
Group Stage
To be updated later
Playoffs
To be updated later
All qualified teams at Esports World Cup 2026 R6
Here are all 22 teams that earned their spots through Stage 1 results in their regional leagues (NAL, SAL, EML, APAC, CN, MENA, Oceania):
- Al-Ula Club
- All Gamers
- CAG by VARREL
- Chiefs Esports Club
- DarkZero
- EDward Gaming
- ENTERPRISE Esports
- FaZe Clan
- Fnatic
- FURIA
- Geekay Esports
- KINGZERO eSports
- MIBR.LOS
- M80
- Shopify Rebellion
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid Alienware
- Team Secret
- TYLOO
- Virtus.pro
- Weibo Gaming
- Wildcard
Team Secret automatically qualified as the defending EWC champion. Because of that, they now have a legacy run to protect. FaZe Clan, Team Falcons, FURIA, and DarkZero arrive as top seeds from their regions.
Teams like FNATIC, Shopify Rebellion, Chiefs, LOS, and Al-Ula Club started in the Play-Ins. EDward Gaming, Weibo Gaming, TYLOO, and other APAC squads bring distinct styles capable of disrupting teams from other regions.
EWC 2026 R6 format and prize pool
EWC 2026 uses a multi-stage, double-elimination format:
| Phase | Format |
|---|---|
| Play-In Phase 1 and 2 | Two groups of 4 teams (eight teams total, the lowest seeds from regional Stage 1 results plus play-in qualifiers) Double-elimination bracket per group Opening matches are BO1, other matches are BO3 Top 2 teams from this phase advance to Play-In Phase 2, which will be a 4-team single-elimination bracket Matches are BO3 Top 2 teams advance to the Group Stage |
| Group Stage | 2 groups of 8 teams (16 teams: the 14 highest seeds via regional Stage 1 + Global Standings, plus the 2 survivors from Play-In Phase 2) Double-elimination bracket per group Openers are BO1 All other matches are BO3 Top 4 teams from each group move to Playoffs |
| Playoffs | 8-team single-elimination bracket, seeded by group performance. All matches are BO3 except the Grand Final, which is BO5 Grand Final takes place on August 15 |
The total prize pool is $2,000,000 USD, with the champion taking home $750,000 and a direct qualification spot to Six Invitational 2027. Here’s how the pool gets distributed among teams:
| Place | Participant | Prize in USD | Qualifies to | EWC Club Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | $750,000 | Six Invitational 2027 | 1,000 |
| 2 | TBD | $350,000 | – | 750 |
| 3 | TBD | $200,000 | – | 500 |
| 4 | TBD | $115,000 | – | 300 |
| 5-8 | TBD | $60,000 | – | 200 |
| 9-12 | TBD | $35,000 | – | – |
| 13-16 | TBD | $25,000 | – | – |
| 17-18 | TBD | $20,000 | – | – |
| 19-20 | TBD | $17,500 | – | – |
| 21-22 | Chiefs Esports Club KINGZERO eSports |
$15,000 | – | – |
The MVP of the tournament will earn an additional $25,000.
How to watch EWC 2026 R6
You can catch all EWC 2026 Rainbow 6 Siege broadcasts live across the usual major platforms:
- YouTube : Official Rainbow Six Esports channel
- YouTube : Esports World Cup channel
- Twitch : EWC_LegionGauntlet_EN
The EWC is part of the Rainbow Six Siege esports 2026/27 roadmap. Check out our guide to know the locations, regional leagues, and Majors for the rest of the season.
When is the Rainbow Six Siege Grand Final at EWC 2026?
The Grand Final is scheduled for Aug. 15, 2026, as a BO5 series.
How many teams are competing?
22 teams are competing at EWC R6 2026.
Where can I watch the matches?
Watch on official Rainbow Six Esports and dedicated EWC R6 YouTube channels.
What does the winner get?
The winner gets $750,000, 1,000 Club points, and a direct slot to Six Invitational 2027.
