R6 Siege EWC 2026: Key Details on Schedule, Results, Teams, and Streams
Rainbow Six Siege has kicked off at the Esports World Cup 2026, boasting an impressive $2 million prize pool and a coveted spot at the Six Invitational 2027.
From now until mid-August, 22 of the top teams from around the globe will clash, starting with Play-ins, followed by the Group Stage and single-elimination Playoff brackets. Here’s everything you need to know about the schedule, brackets, team line-up, and where to catch the action.
The Rainbow Six Siege event at EWC 2026 runs from August 4 to 15, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This S-Tier tournament, organized by the Esports Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group, features 22 teams representing every major region.
In a thrilling opening match, @_VARRELx and @CYCLOPS_OSAKA eliminated KINGZERO eSports, ending their run in Paris after a commendable effort.
All match times are in local Paris time (CEST), with multiple streams available for different groups or brackets.
**Match Schedule:**
– Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
– Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
– Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
– Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
– Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
– Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
– Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
– Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026
– Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
– Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
– Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
Here are the 22 teams that secured their spots through Stage 1 results in their regional leagues (NAL, SAL, EML, APAC, CN, MENA, Oceania):
Team Secret automatically qualified as the defending EWC champion, giving them a legacy to uphold. FaZe Clan, Team Falcons, FURIA, and DarkZero enter as top seeds from their respective regions.
Teams like FNATIC, Shopify Rebellion, Chiefs, LOS, and Al-Ula Club began their journey in the Play-Ins. EDward Gaming, Weibo Gaming, TYLOO, and other APAC teams bring unique strategies that could shake up the competition.
EWC 2026 features 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 the Six Invitational 2027. Here’s how the prize pool is distributed among the 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 | Weibo Gaming Wildcard |
$60,000 | – | 200 |
| 9-12 | Team Falcons CAG by VARREL Fnatic Virtus.pro |
$35,000 | – | – |
| 13-16 | AG.AL International M80 EDward Gaming ENTERPRISE Esports |
$25,000 | – | – |
| 17-18 | Shopify Rebellion Al-Ula Club |
$20,000 | – | – |
| 19-20 | TYLOO MIBR.LOS |
$17,500 | – | – |
| 21-22 | Chiefs Esports Club KINGZERO eSports |
$15,000 | – | – |
The tournament MVP will also receive an additional $25,000.
You can watch all EWC 2026 Rainbow Six Siege matches live on the usual major streaming platforms.
The EWC is part of the Rainbow Six Siege esports roadmap for 2026/27.
The Grand Final is set for August 15, 2026, as a best-of-five series.
22 teams are competing at EWC R6 2026.
The winner will take home $750,000, 1,000 Club points, and a direct slot to the Six Invitational 2027.
