Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major qualifiers
The qualification series for the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 is underway, with regional Stage 2 tournaments running through September and early
The qualification path for the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 is now open. Regional Stage 2 tournaments across seven esports regions will determine the 20 teams that compete in Japan from November 6 to 15.
These qualifiers, running through September and the first half of October, serve a dual purpose. They award slots for the Osaka Major and distribute Six Invitational (SI) points needed to qualify for the 2026 world championship. The top four placements in each region's final bracket yield a substantial points reward.
Qualification slots and points
The number of qualification slots varies by region. The main competitive regions receive four slots each, while the Asia-Pacific sub-regions receive fewer. The top finishers also earn a escalating scale of SI points.
| Region | Osaka Major Slots | SI Points (Top 4) |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 4 | 420, 300, 250, 200 |
| Europe | 4 | 420, 300, 250, 200 |
| South America | 4 | 420, 300, 250, 200 |
| China | 4 | 420, 300, 250, 200 |
| Asia-Pacific North | 2 | Not specified |
| Asia-Pacific Asia | 1 | Not specified |
| Asia-Pacific Oceania | 1 | Not specified |
All regional competitions follow a similar format. Teams first compete in a round-robin group stage featuring best-of-one matches. The top six teams from the groups then advance to a double-elimination playoff bracket, where matches are best-of-three.
Regional favorites and storylines
South America enters the qualifiers with immense momentum. The report states that FaZe Clan's current roster is "absolutely legendary," having won the last two Six Invitationals and the recent Esports World Cup. FURIA also proved the region's strength by reaching the grand final of that same world cup. They will be challenged by teams like Fluxo W7M, Team Liquid, and LOS.
North America is described as the "land of Major winners," with M80 winning the Munich Major in 2025 and DarkZero taking the Salt Lake City Major in 2026. However, the source notes a lack of consistency, pointing to M80's declined results post-Munich and Shopify Rebellion's disastrous performance at the Esports World Cup after a strong Major finish.
In Europe and the MENA region, established organizations are struggling to recapture past success. The report mentions that G2 Esports failed to qualify for the Esports World Cup, while Falcons and Team Secret have been unable to replicate their previous high placements at international events. The Europe MENA League is seen as a critical practice ground for these teams.
Emerging regions and how to watch
The newer Chinese region is gaining momentum, with EDward Gaming, KINGZERO eSports, and All Gamers having already competed at recent international events. In the Asia-Pacific zones, Weibo Gaming and Daystar are favorites in the Asia region, while CAG by VARREL dominates the Asia-Pacific North region. Enterprise Esports and Chiefs Esports Club are the top contenders from Oceania.
All matches are streamed on the official Rainbow Six Esports channels on YouTube and Twitch. From September 3 to October 2, viewers watching on Twitch can earn up to 66 esports packs, including a chance to receive an exclusive Road to Osaka Glaz bundle.
