Rainbow Six Siege X is making its highly anticipated debut at the Esports World Cup 2025 with a $2 million prize pool and elite global competition. The event, taking place August 5–9 in Riyadh, follows the release of Rainbow Six Siege X on June 10 as a free update to the original game. Ubisoft’s partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation will extend through 2026.
Tournament Format and Structure
The tournament features 16 of the world’s top teams, who earned their spots through regional qualifiers. The format includes:
Four groups of four teams each
Top eight teams advance to a single-elimination bracket
Quarterfinals and semifinals: Best-of-3
Grand Final: Best-of-5
The event offers high-stakes matches across five days, providing one of the biggest showcases for Rainbow Six esports yet.
Prize Pool and Points
A total of $2 million will be awarded. Championship points also factor into season-long standings:
PlacementPrize MoneyChampionship Points1st Place$800,00010002nd Place$400,0007503rd–4th Place$200,000 ea5005th–8th Place$100,000 ea250
EWC 2025 Context
The Esports World Cup runs July 8 – August 24 in Riyadh, featuring over 24 esports titles and $70+ million in total prizing. Points from individual events contribute to the Club Championship, where organizations compete for overall honors.
Rainbow Six at EWC: Legacy
Rainbow Six joined the EWC in 2024:
2024 Champion: Team BDS (Europe)
Notable Finishers: Team Liquid (Top 4)
Siege X now takes the baton as the competitive successor
How to Watch
Matches will be broadcast on:
Streams will include professional commentary and multilingual coverage. Video-on-demand (VODs) will be available post-match.
Key Events Before EWC
BLAST R6 RE:LO:AD (Rio): May 10–18, 2025
DreamHack Dallas: May 23–25, 2025
These lead-in events offer early glimpses of Siege X gameplay ahead of the EWC main event.
Teams to Watch
Europe:
Team BDS – defending champions
Team Secret – rising contender
G2 Esports – aiming for resurgence
Brazil:
North America:
Rainbow Six Siege X at EWC 2025 is set to deliver five days of high-octane tactical competition, cementing its role as one of the top-tier shooters in the global esports ecosystem.
