The Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege community is buzzing with anticipation as the BLAST Rainbow Six Major in Copenhagen, Denmark draws near. Kicking off on April 24 and running until May 7th, this premier esports event will feature 24 of the world’s best Rainbow Six Siege teams, vying for a slice of the $750,000 total prize pool.
Ubisoft and BLAST have partnered to bring this exciting tournament to the capital of Denmark, marking the first time the country has hosted a Rainbow Six Major. The event will feature a new three-phase format, accommodating 24 participating teams from nine regions across the globe.
Spectators can expect a thrilling experience during the final weekend of Phase 3, from May 5th to 7th, when the competition unfolds in front of a live audience at the Forum Copenhagen. The venue will host various fan activities, such as a merchandise store, free play area, retro gaming zone, and meet-and-greet sessions with professional teams.
Phase 1, also known as the Play-In, will take place from April 24 to 27, showcasing 16 teams that have qualified for the tournament. These teams include:
- MNM Gaming (Europe)
- Wolves Esports (Europe)
- Spacestation Gaming (North America)
- Soniqs (North America)
- w7m esports (Brazil)
- Ninjas in Pyjamas (Brazil)
- Northeption (Japan)
- Varrel (Japan)
- SANDBOX Gaming (South Korea)
- Lavega (South Korea)
- Six Karma (LATAM)
- Reven Esports (LATAM)
- FURY (Asia)
- Elevate (Asia)
- Team Bliss (Oceania)
- Team Falcons (MENA)
With representation from all nine regions in the BLAST Rainbow Six circuit, Phase 1 promises a diverse and thrilling set of international matchups. The top 8 teams from this phase will progress to Phase 2.
Phase 2, or the Playoffs, runs from April 29 to May 3. The 8 teams that advanced from Phase 1 will join the 8 teams that have already qualified for this stage of the competition:
- M80 (North America)
- DarkZero Esports (North America)
- Virtus.pro (Europe)
- G2 Esports (Europe)
- FaZe Clan (Brazil)
- Team Liquid (Brazil)
- Dplus KIA (South Korea)
- SCARZ (Japan)
The top 8 teams from Phase 2 will then advance to the final stage of the tournament, Phase 3.
The Finals, or Phase 3, will take place from May 5th to 7th at the Forum Copenhagen. In this stage, the remaining eight teams will face off in a Best-of-3 single elimination bracket, with the ultimate goal of claiming the prestigious Major title.
With such a diverse lineup of teams and an exciting new format, the BLAST Rainbow Six Major in Copenhagen is set to be a memorable event in the world of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege esports. Don’t miss the action starting April 24th!
