Rainbow 6 Siege X Kicks Off a New Era at the 2025 Esports World Cup: Format, Prize Pool, Schedule & Where to Watch
- Charn "s3rius2k1"
- Aug 2
- 2 min read
With Rainbow 6 Siege X officially dropping on June 10, 2025, the franchise is charging into a new era and straight onto the global stage. Just weeks after launch, Siege X will debut as an official title at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), the largest esports event in history, with a record-shattering $70 million USD prize pool. Here's everything you need to know.
A New Chapter for Rainbow Six Esports Starts June 10, 2025, at EWC
Prize Pool: $2 Million Up for Grabs
Rainbow 6 Siege X will boast a USD 2 million prize pool at the Esports World Cup, putting it among the highest-paid tournaments across all featured titles. The stakes couldn’t be higher—for teams, for fans, and for the future of Siege.
Tournament Format
Regional Qualifiers
Teams must earn their spots through a global network of regional qualifiers. The breakdown of team slots is as follows:
Europe-MENA League (EML) – 5 teams
North America League (NAL) – 4 teams
South America Leagues (SAL) – 4 teams
APAC North – 1 team
Asia-Pacific (Asia) – 1 team
Asia-Pacific (Oceania) – 1 team
Group Stage (August 5–6)
The 16 qualified teams will be placed into four groups of four. Following a round-robin format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Finals.
Finals Bracket (August 7–9)
The 8 surviving teams will enter a single-elimination bracket, culminating in a Grand Final on August 9, where one squad will secure their place in Siege history as the first-ever Siege X EWC Champions.
How to Watch Rainbow 6 Siege X at the EWC
You won’t want to miss a second of the action. Here’s where to tune in:
Twitch: twitch.tv/ewc — Live matches with live chat and community hype
YouTube: @ewc — Live streams and match VODs available on demand
Siege X is more than just a massive update; it’s a reimagining of the tactical shooter that’s defined competitive teamplay for nearly a decade. As a free upgrade for existing players, the new title brings sweeping changes to mechanics, visuals, and competitive structure. And it’s wasting no time making its competitive debut.
Rainbow 6 Siege X is now locked in as an official EWC title through 2026, and its 2025 EWC tournament will serve as one of the first true S-tier events for the revamped game.
Siege X marks the franchise’s evolution, and the Esports World Cup is giving it the perfect spotlight to shine. With a historic prize pool, international competition, and legacy orgs back in action, the future of Rainbow 6 esports has never looked brighter.