Rainbow Six Siege Invitational

Home > Rainbow Six Siege esports > Rainbow Six Siege Invitational
Rainbow Six Invitational betting guide

Betting on the Six Invitational is one of the biggest annual opportunities for Rainbow Six Siege punters, with the world championship bringing together elite teams from every major region. The 2026 Six Invitational has now been completed in Paris, where FaZe Clan defeated Team Secret 3-1 in the grand final to win back-to-back titles.

The next Six Invitational will be held in Brazil in February 2027. Full dates, venue details, qualified teams, prize pool distribution and early betting odds have not yet been confirmed, but markets are expected to open closer to the event once the 2026-27 BLAST R6 season develops.

Our Six Invitational betting guide covers the latest event status, likely odds, past results, tournament format, previous champions, common Rainbow Six Siege betting markets and where to watch the action live.


What is the Six Invitational?

Rainbow Six Siege

The Six Invitational is the annual world championship for Rainbow Six Siege. Hosted by Ubisoft and BLAST, it acts as the season-ending event for the professional Rainbow Six esports circuit and is widely regarded as the most prestigious tournament in the game.

The event usually features 20 of the best Rainbow Six teams in the world, with qualification tied to global standings, regional results and last-chance qualifier routes. The winner lifts the famous Hammer and claims the title of Rainbow Six world champion.

The Six Invitational 2026 was held at Adidas Arena in Paris from February 2-15, with a US$3,000,000 prize pool. FaZe Clan won the title ahead of Team Secret, becoming the first organisation to win back-to-back Six Invitational championships.

  • Event: Six Invitational
  • Game: Rainbow Six Siege X
  • Organisers: Ubisoft and BLAST
  • Most recent event: Six Invitational 2026
  • 2026 location: Adidas Arena, Paris, France
  • 2026 dates: February 2-15, 2026
  • 2026 teams: 20
  • 2026 prize pool: US$3,000,000
  • 2026 champion: FaZe Clan
  • Next event: Six Invitational 2027 in Brazil

Rainbow Six Siege news & tips


Six Invitational odds

Six Invitational 2027 odds are not available yet. ESB will update this page when bookmakers release outright winner, match winner and playoff markets for the next event in Brazil.

When early Six Invitational markets open, FaZe Clan should be one of the first teams assessed after winning the 2025 and 2026 editions. Team Secret, Team Falcons, Fluxo W7M, FURIA, Spacestation Gaming, Weibo Gaming and other leading international teams should also attract attention depending on qualification and 2026-27 season form.

Rainbow Six betting markets are usually shaped by map pool, operator comfort, attacking efficiency, defensive setups, side starts, recent LAN form and how teams handle best-of-three playoff pressure. For outrights, bettors should also consider bracket path and whether a team has shown it can win long series under stage pressure.

  • Six Invitational winner – Odds TBC
  • To reach the final – Odds TBC
  • To reach playoffs – Odds TBC
  • Match winner – Odds TBC
  • Map handicap – Odds TBC
  • Total maps – Odds TBC
  • Correct score – Odds TBC
  • Live betting – Odds TBC

Six Invitational teams

The full team list for Six Invitational 2027 has not been confirmed yet. The field is expected to be shaped by the 2026-27 BLAST R6 season, with teams collecting qualification points through regional leagues, Majors, international events and last-chance routes.

The most recent Six Invitational featured 20 teams from across the global Rainbow Six circuit. FaZe Clan won the event, Team Secret finished runner-up, and Team Falcons and Fluxo W7M completed the top four.

Top 2026 finishers

  • FaZe Clan
  • Team Secret
  • Team Falcons
  • Fluxo W7M
  • Wildcard Gaming
  • FURIA

Other 2026 teams

  • Weibo Gaming
  • Spacestation Gaming
  • G2 Esports
  • Dplus KIA
  • Black Dragons
  • BNK FEARX
  • Daystar

Other 2026 teams

  • Elevate
  • ENTERPRISE Esports
  • M80
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas
  • Oxygen Esports
  • Shopify Rebellion
  • Team Heretics

Six Invitational format

The Six Invitational usually uses a group stage followed by a double-elimination playoff bracket. The exact format can change between seasons, so ESB will update this section once the official Six Invitational 2027 format is confirmed.

The 2026 event used the familiar 20-team structure, with four groups of five teams feeding into a playoff bracket. The format rewarded strong group-stage finishes while still giving several teams a route into the lower bracket.

Group Stage

  • Four round-robin groups
  • Five teams in each group
  • All teams play each other once
  • All Group Stage matches are best-of-three
  • The bottom team in each group is eliminated
  • First-place teams advance to the upper side of the playoff bracket
  • Remaining qualified teams enter the playoff bracket through lower routes

Playoffs

  • Double-elimination playoff bracket
  • Most playoff matches are best-of-three
  • The Grand Final is best-of-five
  • No map advantage is used in the Grand Final
  • The final winner is crowned Six Invitational champion
  • 4 points for a 2-0 win
  • 3 points for a 2-1 win
  • 1 point for a 1-2 loss
  • 0 points for a 0-2 loss

Six Invitational prize pool distribution

The Six Invitational 2026 had a US$3,000,000 prize pool. FaZe Clan earned US$1,000,000 for winning the event, while Team Secret collected US$450,000 as runner-up.

The prize pool for Six Invitational 2027 has not yet been confirmed. ESB will update this table if the 2027 distribution changes from the recent US$3 million structure.

Place Prize Money $USD Percentage Share
1st $1,000,000 33.3%
2nd $450,000 15%
3rd $240,000 8%
4th $170,000 5.67%
5th-6th $135,000 4.50%
7th-8th $105,000 3.50%
9th-12th $75,000 2.50%
13th-16th $55,000 1.83%
17th-20th $35,000 1.16%
Total US$3,000,000 100%

Six Invitational regions represented

The Six Invitational brings together teams from the global Rainbow Six ecosystem. The modern circuit is built around regional leagues, international events and SI qualification points, with teams from North America, South America, Europe/MENA, Asia-Pacific and China all part of the wider competitive picture.

  • North America: Teams from the North American League and related qualification paths.
  • South America: Brazilian and wider South American teams, historically one of the strongest Six Invitational regions.
  • Europe/MENA: European and Middle Eastern teams from the Europe MENA League pathway.
  • Asia-Pacific: Teams from APAC regional competition and qualification routes.
  • China: China has been integrated into the wider Rainbow Six esports ecosystem and is expected to be increasingly relevant in future qualification cycles.

Six Invitational history

FaZe Clan are the latest Six Invitational champions after defeating Team Secret in the 2026 grand final. Their Paris victory followed their 2025 win in Boston, making FaZe the first team to win back-to-back Six Invitational titles.

Year Location Champion Runner-up
2026 Paris FaZe Clan Team Secret
2025 Boston FaZe Clan Team BDS
2024 Sao Paulo w7m esports FaZe Clan
2023 Montreal G2 Esports w7m esports
2022 Stockholm TSM Team Empire
2021 Paris Ninjas in Pyjamas Team Liquid
2020 Montreal Spacestation Gaming Ninjas in Pyjamas
2019 Montreal G2 Esports Team Empire
2018 Montreal PENTA Sports Evil Geniuses
2017 PC Montreal Continuum eRa Eternity
2017 Xbox One Montreal Elevate Team Vitality

How to bet on the Six Invitational

Betting on the Six Invitational works much like betting on other major esports tournaments. After choosing a sportsbook that suits your region, payment options and preferred markets, you can create an account, make a deposit and look for Rainbow Six Siege or Six Invitational markets in the esports section.

The strongest Rainbow Six betting sites should offer more than a basic match-winner market. For a major event such as the Six Invitational, look for outright winner odds, map handicaps, total maps, correct score, live betting and clear settlement rules for best-of-three and best-of-five series.

Where to bet on Rainbow Six Siege events

$250 in Free Bets and 100 Free Spins with first deposit of minimum $50. Full terms

  • Match winner:
    Pick which team will win a series. This is the most common Rainbow Six Siege betting market.
  • Outright winner:
    Back a team to win the entire Six Invitational before or during the tournament.
  • Map handicap:
    Bet on a team to cover a map line, such as winning 2-0 or keeping a series close.
  • Total maps:
    Predict whether a series will go over or under a set number of maps.
  • Correct score:
    Pick the exact final score of a best-of-three or best-of-five series.
  • Live betting:
    Place bets while a match is in progress, with prices moving after map swings, clutches, operator picks and round streaks.

Before placing Six Invitational bets, consider each team’s recent international form, map pool, operator comfort, side starts, attacking structure, defensive discipline, roster changes and pressure record on LAN. The Six Invitational is a long event, so depth and adaptation usually matter more than one hot group-stage result.


Where to watch the Six Invitational

The Six Invitational is shown through official Rainbow Six Esports broadcast channels, including Twitch and YouTube. Ubisoft has also used TikTok, Steam and regional-language broadcasts for recent events, with co-streamers and watch parties adding more viewing options.

Future Six Invitational broadcast details will be confirmed closer to the 2027 event in Brazil. Viewers should expect official English coverage, selected regional-language streams, match VODs and highlight content after each day of play.

Live viewing can be useful for Rainbow Six betting, especially if bookmakers offer in-play markets. Bettors should remember that streams can run on a delay, so live odds may move before viewers see a clutch round, map swing, operator ban or match-ending execute.

Watch the Six Invitational on YouTube and Twitch


Six Invitational FAQ

  • The Six Invitational is the annual Rainbow Six Siege world championship. It is hosted by Ubisoft and BLAST and brings together the best teams from the global Rainbow Six esports circuit.

  • FaZe Clan won the Six Invitational 2026, defeating Team Secret 3-1 in the grand final in Paris.

  • The Six Invitational 2026 was held at Adidas Arena in Paris, France.

  • The next Six Invitational is scheduled for February 2027 in Brazil. Full dates, venue details and qualified teams have not yet been confirmed.

  • The modern Six Invitational usually features 20 teams from the global Rainbow Six esports circuit.

  • The Six Invitational 2026 prize pool was US$3,000,000, with US$1,000,000 going to the champion.

  • Six Invitational 2027 odds are not available yet. Main markets should appear closer to the event and may include outright winner, match winner, map handicap, total maps, correct score and live betting.

  • The best Six Invitational betting markets are usually outright winner, match winner, map handicap, total maps, correct score and live betting.

  • Rainbow Six betting usually focuses on series results, map winners, handicaps and scorelines. Bettors should consider map pool, operator bans, side starts, attacking efficiency, defensive setups, recent LAN form and roster changes before placing bets.

  • The Six Invitational is usually broadcast through official Rainbow Six Esports channels on Twitch and YouTube, with selected regional-language streams, co-streams and VODs also available.

Senior Esports Editor

Ciaran Jackman spent six years as a senior editor at EsportBet.com, publishing nearly 1,000 articles across CS2, VALORANT and League of Legends. A mad esports fan and one of the hardest working people in the organisation, Ciaran was a defining voice on the site from 2019 to 2025.