Rainbow Six Siege: The Six Invitational 2025 – Location, Teams, Prizes

For years, Rainbow Six Siege has captivated players as one of the top tactical shooters. Inspired by Tom Clancy’s novel, the game emphasizes strategy and teamwork over sheer firepower. As the major tournaments of 2024 wind down, fans have something to look forward to—Ubisoft has officially announced details for The Six Invitational 2025.

Although we still have some time before the top teams in the world compete for the coveted sledgehammer trophy and a massive prize pool, here’s what we know so far about Rainbow Six Siege’s most prestigious tournament.

Location and Dates

On October 8, 2024, Ubisoft revealed key details about The Six Invitational 2025, including its location, format, prize pool, and some of the teams that have already qualified.

For the first time, the tournament will be held in the United States—specifically in Boston, Massachusetts, at the MGM Music Hall. The action-packed event is set to take place from February 3 to 16, so be sure to mark your calendars. This year’s tournament promises to be an unforgettable showdown you won’t want to miss.

Tournament Format and Prize Pool

The Six Invitational 2025 will feature a three-phase format that puts the world’s best teams to the test:

• Phase 1 (February 3–7): A round-robin, best-of-three group stage featuring 20 teams divided into four groups of five. The top teams from each group will move on to the next phase. These matches will be closed to the public.
• Phase 2 (February 9–11): The remaining 16 teams will face off in the playoffs, featuring a double-elimination bracket. Teams seeded 1st and 2nd will start in the upper bracket, giving them a second chance if they lose early.
• Phase 3 (February 12–16): The final phase will culminate in the championship rounds. The last six teams will play best-of-three matches, with the grand finals being a best-of-five. Unlike the earlier phases, the finals will be open to the public, promising an adrenaline-pumping spectacle.

The prize pool for The Six Invitational 2025 remains at $3,000,000, with the top-performing teams competing for a share of the grand total.

The Top 20 Qualified Teams

Sixteen teams have already secured their spots for The Six Invitational 2025 based on their consistency throughout the year. These teams have earned their place through the global standings. However, for those who didn’t make the cut, there is still hope—the four best teams from the regional qualifiers will join them, completing the roster of 20.

Currently, six teams have been confirmed through the global standings:

• FaZe Clan
• Team Liquid
• Team Secret
• DarkZero Esports
• Team BDS
• Cloud9 Beastcoast

There’s still plenty of time before the final 10 teams from the global standings and the regional qualifier champions are announced, but the competition is already heating up.

A Year of Anticipation

As we approach the start of 2025, it’s exciting to look forward to another chapter in Rainbow Six Siege history. The game has given us countless thrilling moments across its 35 seasons, and the next Six Invitational is set to be another highlight for the community.

While we don’t yet have all the details, knowing what’s on the horizon is enough to stir excitement. As more information is revealed in the coming months, it’s only a matter of time before we’re all eagerly watching the tournament unfold. Until then, let’s enjoy the remainder of 2024 as we count down the days to this highly anticipated event.