We're inching ever closer to the Six Invitational Grand Finals in Paris, but we're already looking towards the next competitive season with some exciting announcements from the main stage at the Adidas Arena, including a new global region, a renewed partnership, and more. The 2026-2027 Rainbow Six Pro League season is already looking like a BLAST!
BLAST and Ubisoft Renew Global Rainbow Six Esports Partnership And Reveal 2026-27 Event Destinations
- Salt Lake City, Japan, and Brazil confirmed as host location for 2026–27 Majors and Six Invitational
- BLAST and Ubisoft has exclusively announced extension on three-year partnership during Six Invitational 2026 at Paris’ adidas arena
- Unified global esports circuit structure for 2026
- CNL joins as the fifth fully integrated region
San Francisco – February 14, 2026 – BLAST and Ubisoft have announced the renewal of their global partnership across the Rainbow Six esports ecosystem, extending their collaboration for a further three years through to the end of the 2028/29 competitive season.
The renewed agreement builds on a successful first three-year partnership that began in 2023 and has seen BLAST and Ubisoft deliver a reimagined Rainbow Six esports circuit, record-breaking live events, and continued growth across regional and international competitions, including hosting arena shows in Montreal, Rio, São Paulo, Manchester, Copenhagen, Boston, Atlanta, and Munich.
Alongside the partnership renewal, BLAST and Ubisoft have also revealed the locations for the Rainbow Six esports global events taking place during the 2026/27 season, with Salt Lake City (United States of America), Japan and Brazil all set to host events, underscoring their shared commitment to taking Rainbow Six esports to fans around the world.
2026/27 Season events:
- BLAST Rainbow Six Major - Salt Lake City, United States (8th-17th May 2026)
- BLAST Rainbow Six Major - Japan (6th-15th November 2026)
- Six Invitational 2027 - Brazil (February 2027)
The announcement follows a number of landmark moments for Rainbow Six esports under the BLAST and Ubisoft partnership, including the record-breaking Six Invitational 2024 in São Paulo and the continued expansion of the global circuit across multiple regions.
The 2026 Rainbow Six Esports season introduces a fully unified global structure built as one connected competitive journey, featuring a streamlined calendar and clearer pathways to the Six Invitational. The year begins with the Challenger Series in February and March, followed by the new April Season Kickoff, where teams earn the first SI Points of the season. Two Regional League stages (June–July and September–October) feed into major international events, with the return of two global Majors in Salt Lake City in May and Japan in November. The Esports World Cup in August serves as the mid-season global competition, awarding the only direct qualification slot to the Six Invitational 2027. Across all phases, consistent regional performance contributes to SI Points, while the strengthened Tier 2 ecosystem, featuring a unified Challenger structure, clearer promotion pathways, and expanded third party tournament integration, offers aspiring teams more opportunities than ever. The 2026 circuit prioritizes competitive clarity, year-round storytelling, and a more engaging viewer experience through aligned formats, enhanced broadcasts, and deeper community integration.
In 2026, Rainbow Six Esports expands to five global regions with the official launch of the CNL. Fully aligned with the global competitive structure, CNL introduces a 10‑team professional league whose qualification slots for Majors and the Six Invitational follow the same standards as all other regions. CNL teams join the Global Standings system and enter the R6 SHARE program in 2026, becoming eligible for revenue sharing from 2027 onward. This integration marks CNL’s elevation to full membership within the global esports ecosystem and reinforces long‑term competitive growth. The CNL’s introduction brings a distinct competitive identity, symbolized through its Dragon‑and‑Phoenix emblem, and positions the league as a new home ground for top‑level Siege competition, opening fresh pathways for emerging clubs, elevating regional talent, and strengthening the worldwide reach of the Rainbow Six Esports circuit.
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Robbie Douek, CEO for BLAST, said: “Over the past three years, BLAST and Ubisoft have worked side-by-side to elevate Rainbow Six esports on a global scale, from unforgettable live events to a more competitive and connected ecosystem. Renewing this partnership was a natural next step and sends a strong positive message to fans of BLAST Rainbow 6, and the competitive entertainment industry. With incredible destinations confirmed for the 2026/27 season and exciting plans ahead for the ecosystem, we’re excited to continue in our mission to elevate and improve BLAST Rainbow Six Esports for fans, players, teams and brands”
Francois-Xavier Deniele, VP, Marketing & Esports - Rainbow Six at Ubisoft, said: “Renewing our partnership with BLAST is a strong vote of confidence in what we’ve built together over the past three years, and in where we want to take Rainbow Six esports next. With a unified global structure for 2026, new event destinations across the US, Japan, and Brazil, and the
CNL joining as a fully integrated region, we’re creating a clearer competitive journey for teams and a stronger, more consistent experience for fans. We’re excited to keep innovating, investing in the live product, and growing the ecosystem sustainably for the long term.”
The partnership renewal reinforces BLAST and Ubisoft’s shared ambition to grow Rainbow Six esports sustainably, creating more opportunities for players, teams, and fans across established and emerging regions.
Further details on event dates, ticketing, broadcast information and ecosystem updates will be shared in the coming months.
