R6 Osaka Major qualification series: Everything you need to know

The R6 Osaka Major qualifiers run through September and early October. Stage 2 tournaments take place in seven esports regions.

The general competitive format includes group stage matches and playoffs. Considering the number of qualification slots, specifically for the primary regions, making it through the groups is a crucial task.

Follow the road to the Rainbow Six Siege Major in Osaka with our complete guide, featuring basic details, key dates, and main storylines to follow.

Key takeaways

• Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 takes place from Nov. 6 to Nov. 15. Qualification series in seven regions run through September and the first half of October.
• All the regions have group stages and playoffs. Final brackets in the main regions are for six top teams — and they battle for four qualification spots. The numbers make advancement from the groups crucial.
• The strongest regions in R6 esports are traditionally South America, Europe, and North America.
• Each region has favorites, but esports competition certainly can treat us to surprises.
• The top 8/9 regional placements grant SI points to qualify for Six Invitational 2026. High placements give a substantially higher reward: 420, 300, 250, and 200 points for the top 4 teams.

Table of contents

• Key takeaways
• Schedule and basic info: R6 esports Stage 2 tournaments
• How to watch R6 Stage 2 Osaka Major qualifiers
• Twitch drops during the Road to Osaka qualification series
• North America: The land of Major winners
• Europe and MENA: The region remembers the days of glory
• South America: The best in the world?
• China: Gaining momentum
• Asia-Pacific Asia
• Asia-Pacific North
• Asia-Pacific Oceania
• FAQs

Schedule and basic info: R6 esports Stage 2 tournaments

Stage 2 events across all Rainbow Six esports regions serve as direct qualification pathways for the Osaka Major 2026.

The main tournament is scheduled for Nov. 6–15. The team lineup features 20 participants. Regional series grant different numbers of qualification slots.

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How to watch R6 Stage 2 Osaka Major qualifiers

The official Rainbow Six Esports channels on YouTube and Twitch stream Stage 2 Osaka Major qualifiers.

Twitch drops during the Road to Osaka qualification series

Watch Rainbow Six Siege streams on Twitch from Sept. 3 to Oct. 2 to win up to 66 esports packs, with a chance for the exclusive Road to Osaka Glaz bundle.

North America: The land of Major winners

Two recent official R6 Major trophies were taken by North American teams. M80 won the Munich Major in 2025. DarkZero are the Salt Lake City 2026 Major champions.

The region has great potential! However, most teams lack consistency. M80’s results dropped after Munich. Shopify Rebellion were second in Salt Lake City but had a disastrous performance at the Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026).

Europe and MENA: The region remembers the days of glory

Team Secret, Falcons, and G2 Esports enjoyed great international results not so long ago.

G2 couldn’t even qualify for the EWC. Falcons cannot recreate the glory of their 2nd place at the Munich Major and 3rd at Six Invitational 2026. Team Secret struggled even in the regional competition.

Europe MENA League (EML) teams certainly should get themselves together, and Stage 2 is a great practice ground.

South America: The best in the world?

The current roster of FaZe Clan is absolutely legendary in R6 Siege esports. These players won two Six Invitationals in a row and the EWC 2026. FaZe are the top Osaka Major trophy contenders, and it’s interesting to follow them in the regional competition.

FURIA players were super strong at the EWC, reaching the grand final and proving the dominance of South American teams.

Fluxo W7M, Team Liquid, and LOS are up to challenging the SA top dogs and fighting for the Osaka Major qualification.

China: Gaining momentum

It’s a newer region in Rainbow Six esports, but we’ve already witnessed the promising power of Chinese teams.

EDward Gaming and KINGZERO eSports were at the R6 EWC 2026. All Gamers competed at the Salt Lake City Major.

Asia-Pacific Asia

Weibo Gaming are the top team in the home region, and they have had good international placements, too. Daystar also played well at R6 events outside Asia.

We expect these teams to take Osaka Major slots, but esports is always unpredictable.

Asia-Pacific North

CAG by VARREL dominates the region. The team has many fans worldwide thanks to their explosive performance: specifically at the EWC 2026.

What do the regional matches of CAG by VARREL look like? What team can challenge them in Asia-Pacific North? The Stage 2 season is a great opportunity to figure that out.

Asia-Pacific Oceania

ENTERPRISE Esports finished in the top 6 at the R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026. Chiefs Esports Club reached the EWC 2026. These teams are the biggest favorites for one slot from Oceania.

South America, Europe, and North America are traditionally considered the main for Rainbow Six Siege esports. However, you can get great competitive ideas from all the regions to use in your own games to become a better player — or just to have fun watching.

FAQs

When do the R6 Osaka Major qualification matches happen?

Qualifiers for the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 run through September and the first half of October.

How many regions participate in the qualification series?

Seven R6 esports regions have Osaka Major qualifiers: North America, Europe, South America, China, Asia-Pacific North, Asia-Pacific Asia, and Asia-Pacific Oceania.

Do the regions have the same number of qualification slots?

No, the main regions have four slots each: North America, Europe, South America, and China. Asia-Pacific North has two slots. Asia-Pacific Asia and Asia-Pacific Oceania have one slot each.

How many teams can qualify for the R6 Osaka Major?

In total, 20 teams can qualify for the R6 Osaka Major.

What is the tournament format of the regional qualifiers?

In regional qualifiers, the team starts with a round-robin group stage. Everyone plays best-of-one (Bo1) matches against everyone else. The top 6 teams advance to the double-elimination playoffs, with best-of-three (Bo3) matches.

What regions are the most interesting to follow?

All the regions have exciting matches and interesting storylines. Still, South America, Europe, and North America attract the most attention thanks to their international successes.