The BLAST R6 Major 2026 in Osaka is a hype event! It takes place in a country with a unique culture where Rainbow Six Siege is decently popular. All the best teams travel to Japan, and the entire community is treated to tons of high-stakes matches.
The play-in stage kicks off the event with lower-seeded teams battling for spots in the main Swiss bracket. Some unexpected names dropped to Phase 1, including DarkZero, the Salt Lake City Major champions.
The Swiss stage (Phase 2) features the main qualified teams, with the top seeds from the strongest regions: FaZe, Falcons, and 100 Thieves.
Dive into the R6 esports excitement here — watch the matches live and track detailed match schedules, play-in and Swiss scores, and bracket progression.
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How to watch the R6 Osaka Major 2026: Live stream
The official Rainbow Six Esports channels broadcast Phase 1 (Play-In) and Phase 2 (Swiss stage) matches live from the BLAST R6 Osaka Major 2026.
- YouTube: Primary and secondary streams.
- Rainbow6 Twitch: Primary stream.
- Rainbow6 Bravo Twitch: Secondary stream.
You can watch the tournament right here, as the main stream is embedded above. Don’t forget that Twitch Drops are available during the R6 Osaka Major!
Schedule of R6 Osaka Major 2026: Daily matches
The Rainbow Six Siege (R6 Siege) Osaka Major 2026 runs from Nov. 6 to Nov. 15.
The initial Phase 1 and Phase 2 take place from Nov. 6 through Nov. 11.
Check out the detailed match schedule for each tournament day of the play-in and Swiss stages below.
Day 1, Nov. 6: Opening best-of-one (Bo1) matches and upper finals
| Estimated start | Matches |
|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. JST / 1:30 a.m. CET / 7:30 p.m. ET (Nov. 5) |
DarkZero vs TYLOO |
| 10:30 a.m. JST / 2:30 a.m. CET / 8:30 p.m. ET (Nov. 5) |
All Gamers vs LOS |
| 11:30 a.m. JST / 3:30 a.m. CET / 9:30 p.m. ET (Nov. 5) |
Dplus vs Weibo Gaming |
| 12:30 p.m. JST / 4:30 a.m. CET / 10:30 p.m. ET (Nov. 5) |
KINGZERO eSports vs Virtus.pro |
| 1:30 p.m. JST / 5:30 a.m. CET / 11:30 p.m. ET (Nov. 5) |
TBD vs TBD (Upper final 1, Best-of-three) |
| 4:20 p.m. JST / 8:20 a.m. CET / 2:20 a.m. ET |
TBD vs TBD (Upper final 2, Best-of-three) |
Teams to watch during the initial phases 1 and 2
Some big and interesting Rainbow Six esports teams couldn’t make it to the Osaka Major. Notably, FURIA, Team Secret, and CAG by VARREL failed to qualify for the event.
At the same time, many great teams are competing in this Major! Following them can be really helpful for your personal playing experience — or just exciting to watch.
Phase 1 teams (play-in)
It’s surprising to see DarkZero starting their Osaka Major run from Phase 1. They’re the Salt Lake City Major champions and have maintained a stable international performance since. DarkZero players finished third at the R6 World Cup 2026.
We expect big things from DarkZero, and they’re definitely part of our Osaka Major prediction picks.
LOS is another team to watch out for during the Osaka Major. They couldn’t make it through groups in Salt Lake City and weren’t playing at the EWC 2026. However, the situation has changed since then. It was LOS who took the fourth spot in South America, denying qualification to FURIA, the EWC grand finalists.
Phase 2 teams (Swiss stage)
All the heavy hitters join the R6 Osaka Major with Phase 2, and FaZe Clan are hands down the biggest among them. This specific roster won two Six Invitationals in a row and lifted the EWC 2026 trophy. Claiming a Major would be another decent achievement on their remarkable resume.
Considering the strength of South American teams, other representatives from the region are also worth your attention. Team Liquid and Fluxo W7M join the mix starting in the Swiss stage. While their recent international results haven’t been mind-blowing, these players always deliver excellent Rainbow Six action.
100 Thieves joined Rainbow Six Esports this season, and the Osaka Major is the organization’s first international tournament. However, 100 Thieves have already defeated big opponents and claimed the number one seed from North America!
One of 100 Thieves’ victims, and another NA team to follow, is M80. After winning the Munich Major 2025, M80 has clearly been struggling, even with newer players on the roster. The Osaka Major is their next chance to shine.
Europe and MENA are home to strong R6 esports teams, and Falcons claimed the number one spot in regional Split 2. Team Falcons couldn’t hit high at international events after finishing 3rd at the Six Invitational 2026. The Osaka Major can make the difference for them.
Geekay Esports are the heroes of the R6 EWC 2026 after a hero run, up to 4th place. It’ll be really interesting to follow them again!
Play-in results (Phase 1): Rainbow Six Major 2026 in Osaka
Two days of play in Phase 1 are packed with high-stakes qualification matches. Out of eight participants, only four can advance to Phase 2, the Swiss stage.
The opening matches are best-of-ones (Bo1), while all the other battles are extended best-of-three (Bo3) series.
| Upper Semifinals | Upper Finals |
|---|---|
| DarkZero vs TYLOO | TBD vs TBD |
| All Gamers vs LOS | |
| Dplus vs Weibo Gaming | TBD vs TBD |
| KINGZERO eSports vs Virtus.pro |
| Lower Semifinals | Lower Finals |
|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
Swiss stage results: Phase 2 bracket, match scores
Phase 2 features five Swiss-format rounds. Out of 16 participants, only eight can advance to the playoffs. To earn a spot, teams must secure three wins.
Opening matches of round 1
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
Round 2
| 1-0 matches | 0-1 matches |
|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
First advancements and eliminations: Round 3
| 2-0 matches | 1-1 matches | 0-2 matches |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | ||
| TBD vs TBD |
Round 4
| 2-1 matches | 1-2 matches |
|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
Final chance: Round 5
| 2-2 matches |
|---|
| TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD |
Playoff teams and eliminations
| Placement Playoff qualification |
Teams | Prize money SI points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st–8th Playoff qualified teams |
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
TBD |
| 9th–11th | TBD TBD TBD |
$16,000 650 SI points |
| 12th–14th | TBD TBD TBD |
$10,000 500 SI points |
| 15th–16th | TBD TBD |
$10,000 350 SI points |
| 17th–18th | TBD TBD |
$3,000 300 SI points |
| 19th–20th | TBD TBD |
$3,000 200 SI points |
The R6 Osaka Major 2026 playoffs run from Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.
The grand final day will feature a reveal panel for Year 11 Season 4 of the game. Make sure not to miss the announcements!
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