Rainbow Six Siege returns to the Esports World Cup (EWC) for the third year in a row as the best Operators in the business compete for a huge prize pool. With fast reactions, perfect aim, and strategic depth in every match, the event promises an electrifying viewing experience.
In our guide, we’ll unpack all the tournament details, starting with the schedule, format, and prize pool distribution. We’ll also introduce the competing teams, explain how you can watch every match, and share betting predictions.
Note: All outright tournament winner odds and Global Standings are accurate as of July 30, 2026, and are subject to change.
EWC 2026 Rainbow Six Siege Schedule & Format
EWC 2026 Rainbow Six Siege runs from August 4 to 15 in the dedicated Allianz Vault competition arena at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The tournament begins with the Play-In Stage, subdivided into two phases. In Phase 1, two groups of four teams each compete in a double-elimination bracket. Opening matches best-of-one, and all other matches are best-of-three, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for Phase 2.
A single-elimination bracket format is used for Phase 2 of the Play-In Stage, where the four teams from Phase 1 compete. Opening matches are best-of-one, and all others are best-of-three. The top two qualify for the Group Stage.
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In the Group Stage, two groups of eight teams each compete in a double-elimination bracket, with opening matches best-of-one and all others best-of-three. The top four teams from each group qualify for the Playoffs Stage.
The Playoffs Stage will see the final eight teams compete in a single-elimination bracket, with Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches best-of-three and the Grand Final best-of-five.
For a complete schedule in your timezone, check the official EWC 2026 Rainbow Six Siege page.
Prize Pool Distribution
Teams are competing for their share of the $2 million prize pool, and the winner also earns a coveted spot at Six Invitational 2027. See the prize pool per Ubisoft below, including the number of Club Championship points these squads can earn for their respective organizations.
| Place | Prize Money | Club Points |
| 1st | $750,000 | 1,000 |
| 2nd | $350,000 | 750 |
| 3rd | $200,000 | 500 |
| 4th | $120,000 | 300 |
| 5th–8th | $65,000 (each) | 200 (each) |
| 9th–12th | $35,000 (each) | – |
| 13th–16th | $25,000 (each) | – |
| 17th–18th | $17,500 (each) | – |
| 19th–20th | $12,500 (each) | |
| 21st–22nd | $10,000 (each) | |
| Totals | $2,000,000 | 3,350 |
An additional $25,000 will be awarded to the player named as the MVP of this tournament.
How To Watch R6 Siege At EWC 2026
Can’t make it to Paris to watch all the nail-biting, strategic matches unfold at the Rainbow Six Siege event? No problem! Our Rainbow Six Siege betting section has you covered. Once a match begins, click on the camera icon or browse the “Live” tab to see which games are underway. Our embedded live stream will appear, allowing registered users to place in-play wagers using their preferred crypto via the bet slip.
Alternatively, you can catch the official EWC 2026 broadcasts streaming live across Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok Live.
Rainbow Six Siege Teams At EWC 2026
A total of 22 teams are competing at the Rainbow Six Siege tournament as part of the EWC 2026 mega-event.
We’ve outlined all the squads below, including how they qualified and their respective starting stages.
| Team | Qualification | Stage | Team | Qualification | Stage |
| Team Secret | Defending Champion | Group Stage | Team Liquid | SAL Stage 1 (3rd Place) | Group Stage |
| Team Falcons | EML Stage 1 (1st Place) | Group Stage | MIBR.LOS | SAL Stage 1 (4th Place) | Play-In Stage |
| Virtus.pro | EML Stage 1 (2nd Place) | Group Stage | EDward Gaming | CNL Stage 1 (1st Place) | Group Stage |
| Geekay Esports | EML Stage 1 (3rd Place) | Group Stage | All Gamers | CNL Stage 1 (2nd Place) | Group Stage |
| FNATIC | EML Stage 1 (4th Place) | Play-In Stage | TYLOO | CNL Stage 1 (3rd Place) | Play-In Stage |
| Wildcard | NAL Stage 1 (1st Place) | Group Stage | KINGZERO eSports | CNL Stage 1 (4th Place) | Play-In Stage |
| M80 | NAL Stage 1 (2nd Place) | Group Stage | ENTERPRISE Esports | OCL Stage 1 (1st Place) | Group Stage |
| DarkZero Esports | NAL Stage 1 (3rd Place) | Group Stage | Chiefs ESC | OCL Stage 1 (2nd Place) | Play-In Stage |
| Shopify Rebellion | NAL Stage 1 (4th Place) | Play-In Stage | Weibo Gaming | ASL Stage 1 (1st Place) | Group Stage |
| FaZe Clan | SAL Stage 1 (1st Place) | Group Stage | CAG by VARREL | APL Stage 1 (1st Place) | Play-In Stage |
| FURIA | SAL Stage 1 (2nd Place) | Group Stage | Al-Ula Club | Road to EWC 2026 | Play-In Stage |
Team seedings are based on the Global Standings as of July 20, 2026.
Our EWC 2026 Rainbow Six Siege Predictions
To create our betting predictions, we analyzed copious amounts of stats, taking an in-depth look at recent team performances in regional leagues, results from the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026, and the Six Invitational 2026. Further informing our predictions are the current Global Standings, alongside the latest outright winner odds.
Important: When discussing outright winner odds, we mention both the American and Decimal formats. We also note the implied probabilities, which indicate a team’s chances of success based on the odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Gamble responsibly.
FaZe Clan (#1)
The all-Brazilian side of FaZe Clan is our top pick to win Rainbow Six Siege at EWC 2026. They are the reigning world champions, having won the Six Invitational 2026 event with a 3–1 victory over Team Secret in February. At the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 in May, the squad earned a 3rd/4th-place finish after suffering a reverse-sweep loss at the hands of DarkZero Esports in the Semifinals.
The squad is currently ranked 9th on the Global Standings with 1190 points. If Flex player Handyy can repeat his incredible performance at SAL Stage 1, where he won a whopping six MVPs, there’s no stopping FaZe Clan. IGL VITAKING leads by example, too, with three MVPs picked up during SAL Stage 1.
Outright tournament winner odds of 5.00 (+400) indicate that FaZe Clan are the favorites to take home the gold, at 20%. A spot in the Grand Final is likely, with odds of 3.00 (+200) indicating a 33.33% probability.
FaZe Clan roster:
- Lucas “soulz1” Schinke
- Eduardo “KDS” Chiste Fontes
- Jaime “Cyber” Ramos
- Thiago “Handyy” Ferreira
- Victor “VITAKING” Santos (IGL)
- Rafael “RafadeLL” de Oliveira (Coach)
Wildcard
Ranked #4 on the Global Standings with 1495 points, Wildcard is our pick to earn a spot in the Grand Final, and ultimately lose to FaZe Clan. Odds of 3.40 (+240) indicate there’s a 29.41% chance of a Grand Final appearance for Wildcard.
While the squad fell short of greatness at the Six Invitational 2026, finishing 5th/6th, and reached the top eight at the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026, recent form in the North American League (NAL) is inspiring confidence. The NAL is arguably the strongest league in Rainbow Six Siege esports, and Wildcard dominated the competition in Stage 1, defeating M80 in the Grand Final with a clean 2–0 win.
Considering Wildcard’s recent form, we might just see Flex player bbySharKK lift the trophy in front of his home crowd in France. Outright winner odds of 5.50 (+450) imply there’s an 18.18% chance American Support player Spiker will lead the team to victory.
Wildcard roster:
- Evan “kanzen” Bushore
- Jacob “Bae94” Dowling
- Adrian “Adrian” Tryka
- Joan “bbySharKK” Benito
- Brady “Spiker” Lukens (IGL)
- Lorenzo “Lagonis” Volpi (Coach)
Team Falcons
No one should underestimate Team Falcons’ powerhouse roster. Every single player has won this tournament before, with Jume lifting the trophy as part of the 2025 Team Secret roster, and the rest winning the inaugural 2024 event with Team BDS.
Ranked #5 on the Global Standings with 1435 points, Team Falcons finished in the top eight at BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 and 3rd at the Six Invitational 2026. Most recently, the squad has shown an uptick in form, winning the Europe MENA League (EML) 2026 in a close 2–1 slugfest against Virtus.pro.
Decorated French coach Stooflex has Team Falcons ready to crush their competition, and we see that as a reason why they should finish in third, if not higher. Outright winner odds of 9.00 (+800) indicate there’s an 11.11% chance that the superteam will lift the trophy. Consider Team Falcons making the podium our bold prediction for this Rainbow Six Siege tournament.
Team Falcons roster:
- Fatih “Solotov” Türker
- Marc “jume” Steinmann
- Josh “Yuzus” Pritchard
- Loïc “BriD” Chongthep
- Théo “LikEfac” Mariano (IGL)
- Samy “Stooflex” Smail (Coach)
Who Will Earn A Trip To The Six Invitational 2027?
Could favorites FaZe Clan or Wildcard take home the gold and punch their ticket to next year’s Six Invitational? There’s a chance Team Falcons, who represent the EML, could earn a podium finish, too. And who knows, maybe an underdog like the struggling EWC 2025 champions, Team Secret, could shock us all by lifting the trophy.
You can get in on the action by visiting our Rainbow Six Siege betting section, where you can follow all the matches and place wagers using your favorite cryptocurrencies.
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