Rainbow Six Siege X Esports Set for Major Shake-up in 2026-2027 Season

Rainbow Six Siege X Esports is set to get a major, literally, shake-up for the 2026-2027 season, despite the current set of events not being finished yet. The most notable change is the return of the May Major, something fans had been crying out for. We also have confirmation that the game will return as part of the Esports World Cup in 2026.

Something that is a great sight for Rainbow Six Siege X Esports fans is that it means an almost constant supply of esports action over the year, with much smaller breaks in the schedule between events.

Rainbow Six Siege X Esports 2026 -2027 Season Preview

Looking ahead, the new schedule will see a multitude of events take place starting in March 2026, after the Six Invitational 2026 in February.

March will see the Challenger Series Regional get started, before the main Season Kick-off in April, which will be the first to award Global Standing points. The first Major in May will follow that, with Stage 1 of the Regionals taking place in June and July.

The Stages are then broken up by the Esports World Cup 2026, which will see the winner secure a spot at the Six Invitational 2027, before Stage 2 starts up in September and October.

The November Major is up next, followed by the Last Chance Qualifiers for the Six Invitational in December and January. This will all culminate in the Six Invitational 2027 in February.

A Deeper Look at the New Schedule

Challenger Series Kickoff

The season starts with the Challenger Series, offering the Tier 2 sides a chance to kickoff their seasons and fight their way back into the Tier 1 scene of Rainbow Six Siege X Esports. Ubisoft will also add the usual Open Qualifier sides, though this will be announced at a later date.

Regular Season Kickoff

Our first new event will start in April and will act as the first event of the year for Tier 1 sides. This new set of events will be the first test for rosters in this short but hectic show. SI points will be on the line, plus qualification spots for the new Major in May. The new format is yet to be announced, but it promises to be “fast-paced with every round counting”.

BLAST R6 Major May and November

May will see the return of the first Major of the year, alongside the regular one we get in November. Locations are yet to be announced, so we’ll update when we know more. Fan feedback was a major part of why the May Major has returned.

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Regionals Stage 1 and Stage 2

As always, the Tier 1 Regionals will take place over two months. As always, crucial SI points are on the line during these events. Unlike previous years, the Regional Grand Final stage will not return as Ubisoft looks to streamline the yearly event calendar. This puts more emphasis on the SI points, rather than events giving teams automatic qualification.

Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup will once again return, flanking the Stage 1 and Stage 2 events. A guaranteed spot at the Six Invitational 2027 is on the line for the side that wins it, alongside a major prize pool.

Last Chance Qualifiers 

The Last Chance Qualifiers will happen as usual, offering sides in each region a final chance to secure a spot at the 2027 Six Invitational.

Six Invitational 2027

As always, the Six Invitational will end the season on a major event with sides from all over the globe looking to secure their spot and claim the ultimate title.

Overall, it looks like 2026-2027 is going to be a strong year for Siege X esports, with the changes looking to make the esports schedule more streamlined, while also putting more emphasis on consistency, rather than one-off performances.