we are back and more connected than ever!

The Tier 2 system you're familiar with in Europe is evolving into something even more connected and exciting. This year, Circuit points will not just accumulate across our three intense primary tournaments R6 Central Combine, R6 South Breach and R6 North Rainbow Rumble, Circuit Points can also be earned through partnered secondary tournaments across Europe. More opportunities, more competition, more Siege!

2025/26 circuit overview

• 3 primary Tournaments - each with a 20,000€ prize pool starting June 21^st

• T2 Playoffs & Grand Final - adds another 15,000€ & access to advanced stages of Challenger Series 2026

• Total Circuit Prize Pool: 75,000€

• UPDATED: Roster requirements & Circuit Point allocations

• NEW: Uplift rules & Transfer windows

• NEW: Earn Circuit Points through licensed partnered secondary tournaments!

• NEW: Regions merged: This year Middle East and North Africa can now also be eligible to compete in Circuit tournaments! (See rulebook for restrictions on entry)

rulebook

Check the official T2 EU rulebook for all details and point distribution info.

partnered secondary circuit tournaments

Want to be partner for a points-eligible secondary tournament?

• Partnered secondary tournaments will receive additional support from Ubisoft

• Must abide by secondary circuit tournament rules

• Circuit tournaments must take place between June - November 2025

• Must be on PC

• Not all tournaments will be eligible, and Ubisoft will review each tournament to ensure it is the right fit for the circuit.
  To apply to become a circuit tournament, organizers can choose the custom license option via the link below and request it under "Relevant Information":
  https://r6esports.com/tournament-license

summary

Each primary tournament allows teams to play for a prize pool of 20,000€ per event, with the T2 Grand Final event at the end of the year adding 15,000€ on top for a total 75,000€ prize pool plus granting access to advanced stages of Challenger Series 2026!

Check out this' years' timeline:

kicking off: r6 central combine 2025

Let's dive into the first event of the season: the R6 Central Combine 2025!

While the overall format stays the same, we have learned from last year's feedback and are making slight changes to qualifiers, as well as the main stage.

• Open to teams from Europe, Middle East and North Africa

• Offline Finals return on August 2^nd in Dusseldorf

• Community Casting is back! - apply via Discord

As we had a lot of positive feedback on the offline Finals, we are happy to announce that the R6 Central Combine's offline final will happen again! This year we shifted the timing a little bit to the beginning of August and moved to a new location. We will share more details on the finals soon, so mark your calendars and be ready for August 2nd, Combine is coming home to Dusseldorf!

phase 1: open qualifiers

• Open Qualifier 1: June 21^st

• Open Qualifier 2: June 22^nd

• Open Qualifier 3: June 28^th

• Open Qualifier 4: June 29^th

• Ranking in the top 16 after four qualifiers will grant you access to Phase 2: The Division Clash! (Note: The points will be not taken into account for seeding)

• The qualifiers will be open for community casting again! Make sure to contact the tournament administration on the official R6 Central Combine
  Discord Server !

phase 2: division clash

• July 5^th & 6^th

• 16 teams split into 4 divisions → grouped into 2 conferences

• Teams play within divisions and cross-divisional games

• After 2 rounds, 12 teams advance to the next phase

phase 3: conference clash

• July 12^th & 13^th

• 12 teams, split into 2 conferences

• Each team plays 6 matches (one vs every team from the other conference)

• Top 6 advance to the Playoffs

phase 4: playoffs & finals

• July 19^th & 20^th

• 6-Teams Bracket (single elimination)

• Top 2 Teams of Conference Clash Seed 1 & 1 grant a "free bye"

• August 2^nd  FINALS

• The Final will be played offline in Dusseldorf in front of a crowd!

prize pool breakdown

Making it to the playoffs will already grant you 1,000€! Dropping out in round two will have earned you twice as much money! 2,000€ for the two teams ending 3^rd & 4^th.

Reaching the grand final will not only have you travel to Duesseldorf, Germany for an offline stage and a lovely crowd, but also reward you with 4,000€ for the 2^nd place and 10,000€ for the R6 Central Combine Champions of 2025!

calling all co-streamers!

Combine is open to all streamers to apply and host watch parties of all phases of the tournament, bringing more matches to fans!

Interested in co-streaming? Apply via our official Discord

sign up now!

Ready to rise through the ranks? Prove your skills and earn your spot in the European T2 Circuit . A dedicated rulebook for Central Combine will follow and will be made available within the Challengermode Space.

🔗 Register now for Central Combine here!

Check for more info around Rainbow Six Esports here: http://www.rainbow6.com/esports and stay tuned for more announcements concerning the T2 circuit!