Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1

Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1

March 2, 2023

As teams start preparing for a new season of competitive Siege with the start of BLAST R6's Season 2023, here is a guide to Stage 1, with extra details on Leagues' calendars and participating teams, signups for the Opens and more.

Table of contents:

 

global updates applicable to all 9 regions

Map pool for Stage 1

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 MAP POOL

  • BANK
  • BORDER
  • CHALET
  • CLUBHOUSE
  • KAFE DOSTOYEVSKY
  • OREGON
  • SKYSCRAPER
  • THEME PARK
  • VILLA

Global Rulebook

The updated Global Rulebook for Season 2023 will be available on the website soon.

 

watch the leagues

 

europe league

Participating teams
  • G2 Esports
  • Team BDS
  • KOI
  • Wolves Esports
  • MnM Gaming
  • Virtus.pro
  • Team Secret
  • Heroic
  • TT9 Esports
  • WYLDE
Format

At the beginning of the Stage, the 10 teams will be split into 2 groups of 5 teams, Group A and Group B. Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the EU League Deciders.

The EU League Deciders will follow a modified GSL format with Bo3 matches:

  • Rank 1 of each group in the Round Robin Phase will start directly in the Semi-finals
  • In each group, Rank 2 will compete against Rank 3 of the other group to determine which team will advance to the Semi-finals. The losing teams of these 2 matches will drop into a Lower Bracket.

The EU League Deciders will determine the seeding of each of the 6 teams and how they progress on their journey towards a qualification to the Major:

  • Both winners of the Deciders' Semi Finals advance directly to Phase 2 of the Major
  • Winner of the Deciders' Lower Bracket - Round 1, Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 1 and Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 2, will join the Major EU LCQ
  • Winner of the Deciders' Lower Bracket - Round 2 will advance to Phase 1 of the Major
  • Bottom 2 teams in Group A and B at the end of the Round Robin phase will join the EU Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 EU GSL Format

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar EU Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Monday, March 13 | 6PM CET
  • Playday 2: Tuesday, March 14 | 6PM CET
  • Playday 3: Monday, March 20 | 6PM CET
  • Playday 4: Tuesday, March 21 | 6PM CET
  • Playday 5: Monday, March 27 | 6PM CET

EU League Deciders:

  • Playday 6: Tuesday, March 28 | 6PM CET
  • Playday 7: Monday, April 03 | 6PM CET
  • Playday 8: Tuesday, April 04 | 6PM CET
Broadcast

The EU League can be watched on the following channels:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in EU League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd place: 115 pts
  • 4th - 10th place: 0 pts
Prizepool
  • Rank 1: EUR 40,000
  • Rank 2: EUR 30,000
  • Rank 3: EUR 25,000
  • Rank 4: EUR 20,000
  • Rank 5 & 6: EUR 12,500
  • Ranks 7 & 8: EUR 10,000
  • Ranks 9 & 10: EUR 7,500
 

north america league

Participating teams
  • Spacestation Gaming
  • Mirage
  • beastcoast
  • Soniqs
  • M80
  • Oxygen Esports
  • DarkZero Esports
  • Parabellum Esports
Format

At the beginning of the Stage, the 8 teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top 6 teams will advance to the NA League Deciders. The bottom 2 teams at the end of the Round Robin phase will join the NA Open in the Phase 3 Qualifiers.

The NA League Deciders will follow a modified GSL format with Bo3 matches:

  • Rank 1 and 2 in the Round Robin Phase will start directly in the Semi-finals
  • Rank 3 will compete against Rank 6 and Rank 4 will compete against Rank 5 to determine which team will advance to the Semi-finals. The losing teams of these 2 matches will drop into a Lower Bracket.

The NA League Deciders will determine the seeding of each of the 6 teams and how they progress on their journey towards a qualification to the Major:

  • Both winners of the Deciders' Semi Finals advance directly to Phase 2 of the Major
  • Winner of the Deciders' Lower Bracket - Round 1, Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 1 and Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 2, will join the Major NA LCQ
  • Winner of the Deciders' Lower Bracket - Round 2 will advance to Phase 1 of the Major

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 NA GSL Format

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar NA Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Wednesday, March 15 | 11AM PT
  • Playday 2: Thursday, March 16 | 11AM PT
  • Playday 3: Wednesday, March 22 | 11AM PT
  • Playday 4: Thursday, March 23 | 11AM PT

NA League Deciders:

  • Playday 5: Wednesday, March 29 | 11AM PT
  • Playday 6: Thursday March 30 | 11AM PT
  • Playday 7: Wednesday, April 05 | 11AM PT
Broadcast

The NA League can be watched on the following channel:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in NA League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd place: 115 pts
  • 4th - 10th place: 0 pts
Prizepool
  • Rank 1: USD 66,000
  • Rank 2: USD 34,000
  • Rank 3: USD 28,000
  • Rank 4: USD 24,000
  • Rank 5: USD 20,000
  • Rank 6: USD 12,000
  • Rank 7: USD 8,000
  • Rank 8: USD 8,000
 

brazil league

Participating teams
  • Team Liquid 
  • Faze Clan 
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas 
  • Los One 
  • W7M Esports 
  • Black Dragons 
  • MIBR 
  • Tropicaos 
  • Magic Squad 
  • Looking for Org (LFO)
Format

At the beginning of the Stage, the 10 teams will be split into 2 groups of 5 teams, Group A and Group B. Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the Brazil League Deciders.

The Brazil League Deciders will follow a modified GSL format with Bo3 matches:

  • Rank 1 of each group in the Round Robin Phase will start directly in the Semi-finals
  • In each group, Rank 2 will compete against Rank 3 of the other group to determine which team will advance to the Semi-finals. The losing teams of these 2 matches will drop into a Lower Bracket.

The Brazil League Deciders will determine the seeding of each of the 6 teams and how they progress on their journey towards a qualification to the Major:

  • Both winners of the Deciders' Semi Finals advance directly to Phase 2 of the Major
  • Winner of the Deciders' Lower Bracket - Round 1, Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 1 and Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 2, will join the Major Brazil LCQ
  • Winner of the Deciders' Lower Bracket - Round 2 will advance to Phase 1 of the Major
  • Bottom 2 teams in Group A and B at the end of the Round Robin phase will join the Brazil Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 BR GSL Format

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar BR Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Saturday, March 11 | 1PM BRT
  • Playday 2: Sunday, March 12 | 1PM BRT
  • Playday 3: Saturday, March 18 | 1PM BRT
  • Playday 4: Sunday, March 19 | 1PM BRT
  • Playday 5: Sunday March 26 | 1PM BRT

Brazil League Deciders:

  • Playday 6: Friday, March 31 | 1PM BRT
  • Playday 7: Saturday, April 01 | 1PM BRT
  • Playday 8: Sunday, April 02 | 1PM BRT
Broadcast

While Playdays 1 and 2 will be played online, starting with Playday 3, the Brazil League will be played in LAN.

The Brazil League can be watched on the following channels:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in Brazil League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd place: 115 pts
  • 4th - 10th place: 0 pts
Prizepool
  • Rank 1: BRL 200,000
  • Rank 2: BRL 140,000
  • Rank 3: BRL 120,000
  • Rank 4: BRL 100,000
  • Rank 4: BRL 80,000
  • Rank 6: BRL 70,000
  • Ranks 7 & 8: BRL 60,000
  • Ranks 9 & 10: BRL 50,000
 

japan league

Participating teams
  • SCARZ
  • Cyclops Athlete Gaming
  • FAV Gaming
  • FNATIC
  • Varrel
  • NORTHEPTION
  • Crest Gaming Lst.
  • IGZIST
Format

At the beginning of the Stage, the 8 teams will be split into 2 groups of 4 teams, Group A and Group B. Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the Japan League Deciders (also known as the knock-out stage in Japan).

The Japan League Deciders will follow a modified GSL format with Bo3 matches, and Bo5 for the final match:

  • Rank 1 of each group in the Round Robin Phase will start directly in the Semi-finals
  • In each group, Rank 2 will compete against Rank 3 of the other group to determine which team will advance to the Semi-finals. The losing teams of these 2 matches will drop into a Lower Bracket.

The Japan League Deciders will determine the seeding of each of the 6 teams and how they progress on their journey towards a qualification to the Major:

  • Winner of the Deciders' Semi Finals will advance directly to Phase 2 of the Major
  • Runner-up of the Deciders' Semi Finals will advance to Phase 1 of the Major
  • Winner of the Lower Bracket - Round 1, Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 2, and Winner of the Lower Bracket - Round 2 will join the Major Japan LCQ
  • Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 1 will join the Japan Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.
  • Bottom team in each group at the end of the Round Robin phase will join the Japan Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.
Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar JP Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Saturday, March 18
  • Playday 2: Sunday, March 19
  • Playday 3: Saturday, March 25

Japan League Deciders:

  • Playday 4: Sunday, March 26
  • Playday 5: Saturday, April 01
  • Playday 6: Sunday, April 02 
Broadcast

On-air crew:

  • Host: Nonomiya Mika
  • Commentators: Tomozoh and CrazyPapiyon
  • Analyst: Okayama

The Japan League can be watched on the following channels:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in Japan League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd - 8th place: 0 pts
 

south korea league

Participating teams
  • Dplus KIA
  • SANDBOX Gaming
  • Talon Esports
  • Spear Gaming
  • Beyond Stratos Gaming
  • PANTHERA
  • Lavega
  • Blossom
Format

At the beginning of the Stage, the 8 teams will be split into 2 groups of 4 teams, Group A and Group B. Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the South Korea League Deciders.

The South Korea League Deciders will follow a modified GSL format with Bo3 matches:

  • Rank 1 of each group in the Round Robin Phase will start directly in the Semi-finals
  • In each group, Rank 2 will compete against Rank 3 of the other group to determine which team will advance to the Semi-finals. The losing teams of these 2 matches will drop into a Lower Bracket.

The South Korea League Deciders will determine the seeding of each of the 6 teams and how they progress on their journey towards a qualification to the Major:

  • Winner of the Deciders' Semi Finals will advance directly to Phase 2 of the Major
  • Runner-up of the Deciders' Semi Finals will advance to Phase 1 of the Major
  • Winner of the Lower Bracket - Round 1, Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 2, and Winner of the Lower Bracket- Round 2 will join the Major South Korea LCQ
  • Runner-up of the Lower Bracket - Round 1 will join the South Korea Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.
  • Bottom team in each group at the end of the Round Robin phase will join the South Korea Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.
Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar KR Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Friday, March 10 | 7PM KST
  • Playday 2: Thursday, March 16 | 7PM KST
  • Playday 3: Friday, March 17 | 7PM KST

South Korea League Deciders:

  • Playday 4: Thursday, March 23 | 1PM KST
  • Playday 5: Friday, March 24 | 1PM KST
  • Playday 6: Thursday, March 30 | 1PM KST
Broadcast

The South Korea League can be watched on the following channels:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in South Korea League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd - 8th place: 0 pts
Prizepool
  • Rank 1: KRW 46,000,000
  • Rank 2: KRW 33,000,000
  • Rank 3: KRW 27,000,000
  • Rank 4: KRW 23,000,000
  • Rank 4: KRW 20,000,000
  • Rank 6: KRW 13,000,000
  • Rank 7: KRW 11,000,000
  • Rank 8: KRW 10,000,000
 

latam league

Participating teams

Following the merge of the former LATAM South and Mexico Divisions, we wanted to prepare something special with our teams to celebrate the launch of the LATAM League. Stay tuned for the reveal of our participating teams!

Format

At the beginning of the Stage, the 8 teams will be split into 2 groups of 4 teams, Group A and Group B. Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo3 to determine their seeding for the next phase.

All 8 teams will advance to the next phase, the LATAM League Deciders, where:

  • The top 2 teams from each group will enter cross-group Playoffs Semi-Finals and Grand Final.
  • Both groups' 3rd places will enter a Best Third Place match.
  • Both groups' 4th places will enter an Elimination Match.

At the end of the Deciders:

  • The winner of the Deciders' Grand Final will join Phase 1 of the Major
  • The losers of the Deciders' playoffs participants will join the Major LATAM LCQ
  • The winner of the Deciders' Best Third Place match will join the Major LATAM LCQ
  • The loser of the Deciders' Best Third Place match will join the Major LATAM Pre-LCQ
  • The winner of the Deciders' Elimination match will join the Major LATAM Pre-LCQ
Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar LATAM Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Monday, March 20 | 5PM CST
  • Playday 2: Tuesday, March 21 | 5PM CST
  • Playday 3: Monday, March 27 | 5PM CST
  • Playday 4: Tuesday, March 28 | 5PM CST
  • Playday 5: Monday, April 3 | 5PM CST
  • Playday 6: Tuesday, April 4 | 5PM CST

LATAM League Deciders

  • Playday 7: Saturday, April 8 | 5PM CST
  • Playday 8: Sunday, April 9 | 5PM CST
Broadcast

The LATAM League can be watched on the following channels:

  • Spanish: coming soon.
  • Spanish: coming soon.
Six Invitational Points up for grabs in LATAM League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd - 8th place: 0 pts
Prizepool

Coming soon.

 

asia league

SEA League

Participating teams
  • Elevate
  • FURY
  • Roosters
  • Dire Wolves
  • Bleed
  • 3 teams coming from additional open qualifiers.
SEA League Season 2023 Qualifiers:

Registration: sign up here

Format: Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played online in Bo1 until the Round of 8. The following matches will be played in Bo3. The top 3 teams will join the South Asia League.

Dates: March 4 - 5

League Format

Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top 3 teams will advance to the Major Asia LCQ.

The bottom 5 teams will join the SEA Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar SEA Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Sunday, March 12 | 2PM SGT
  • Playday 2: Sunday, March 19 | 2PM SGT
  • Playday 3: Sunday, March 26 | 2PM SGT
  • Playday 4: Sunday, April 02 | 2PM SGT
Broadcast

The SEA League can be watched on the following channels:

South Asia League

Participating teams
  • Take Charge
  • MercenarieZ
  • Shaahens
  • 5 teams coming from additional open qualifiers.
South Asia League Season 2023 Qualifiers:

Registration: sign up here

Format: Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played online in Bo1 until the Round of 8. The following matches will be played in Bo3. The top 5 teams will join the SEA League.

Dates: March 4 - 5

League Format

Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top team will advance to the Major Asia LCQ.

The bottom 7 teams will join the South Asia Open in the Qualifiers Playoffs

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLASTR6 Calendar SA Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Saturday, March 11 | 12:30PM IST
  • Playday 2: Saturday, March 18 | 12:30PM IST
  • Playday 3: Saturday, March 25| 12:30PM IST
  • Playday 4: Saturday, April 01 | 12:30PM IST
Broadcast

The South Asia League can be watched on the following channels:

 

oceania league

Participating teams
  • Team Bliss
  • Wildcard Gaming
  • Homeless
  • 5 teams coming from the Oceania Open Qualifiers Playoffs
League Format

Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top team will advance to Phase 1 of the Major.

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLAST6R Calendar OCE Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Monday, March 13 | 5PM AEST
  • Playday 2: Tuesday, March 14 | 5PM AEST
  • Playday 3: Monday, March 20 | 5PM AEST
  • Playday 4: Tuesday, March 21| 5PM AEST
  • Playday 5: Monday, March 27| 5PM AEST
  • Playday 6: Tuesday, March 28| 5PM AEST
  • Playday 7: Tuesday, April 04 | 5PM AEST
Broadcast

The Oceania League can be watched on the following channels:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in Oceania League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd place: 115 pts
  • 4th place: 100 pts
  • 5th place: 85 pts
  • 6th place: 75 pts
  • 7th place: 65 pts
  • 8th place: 55 pts
Prizepool
  • Rank 1: AUD 18,000
  • Rank 2: AUD 15,000
  • Rank 3: AUD 12,000
  • Rank 4: AUD 9,000
  • Rank 4: AUD 7,500
  • Rank 6: AUD 6,000
  • Rank 7: AUD 4,500
  • Rank 8: AUD 3,000
 

mena league

Participating teams
  • 8 teams coming from the MENA Open
League Format

Teams will compete online in a Round Robin with matches played online in Bo1 and will be awarded points: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a win in overtime, 1 point for a loss in overtime, 0 points for a loss.

The top team will advance to Phase 1 of the Major.

Stage 1 Calendar

[R6SE] - Your Guide to the BLAST R6 Stage 1 - BLAST6R Calendar MENA Stage 1

  • Playday 1: Wednesday, March 15 | 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
  • Playday 2: Thursday, March 16 | 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
  • Playday 3: Wednesday, March 22 | 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
  • Playday 4: Thursday, March 23 | 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
  • Playday 5: Wednesday, March 29 | 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
  • Playday 6: Thursday, March 30| 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
  • Playday 7: Wednesday, April 05 | 6PM SAST (GMT +3)
Broadcast

The MENA League can be watched on the following channels:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in MENA League
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd place: 115 pts
  • 4th place: 100 pts
  • 5th place: 85 pts
  • 6th place: 75 pts
  • 7th place: 65 pts
  • 8th place: 55 pts
Prizepool
  • Rank 1: USD 20,000
  • Rank 2: USD 10,000
  • Rank 3: USD 6,000
  • Rank 4: USD 4,000
  • Rank 4: USD 3,000
  • Rank 6: USD 3,000
  • Rank 7: USD 2,000
  • Rank 8: USD 2,000
 

sign up for the open qualifiers

To access the platform with BLAST R6 Opens: click here


 

eu open

Registrations: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The EU Open Qualifiers will be divided into 3 online open qualifiers, connected by a point system. The open qualifiers will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo1 until the round of 16. The following rounds will be played in Bo3.

At the end of each of the 3 open qualifiers, teams will be awarded points:

  • Rank 1: 100 Points
  • Rank 2: 75 Points
  • Ranks 3-4: 50 Points
  • Ranks 5-8: 25 Points
  • Ranks 9-16: 15 Points
  • Ranks 17-32: 10 Points

At the end of the 3rd open qualifiers, based on the cumulated number of points, the top 11 teams will qualify to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Dates:
  • EU Open Qualifier 1: March 11 & 12 |1PM CET
  • EU Open Qualifier 2: March 18 & 19 |1PM CET
  • EU Open Qualifier 3: March 25 & 26 |1PM CET

All EU Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Prizepool:

The Open Qualifiers will offer a EUR 25,000 total prizepool.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

16 participating teams:
  • Top 11 teams from the Open Qualifiers
  • The runner-up of Season 2022's European Challenger League
  • Bottom 4 teams from the EU League
Format:

In the EU Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Single Elimination Bracket. Matches will be played online in Bo3.

The Top 4 teams will advance to the Major EU LCQ.

Dates:
  • EU Open - Qualifiers Playoffs: April 01 & 02 |1PM CET

All Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.


 

na open

Registrations: sign up here

Up to 128 teams per weekend of qualifiers

Phase 1:

Format:

In the NA Open, Phase 1 will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with all matches played online in Bo1, except for Quarter Finals matches, which will be played in Bo3 as teams will look to secure a spot to Phase 2.

The top 8 teams will advance to Phase 2.

Dates:
  • NA Open - Phase 1 Qualifier 1: March 4 & 5
  • NA Open - Phase 1 Qualifier 2: March 11 & 12

Phase 2:

Format:

Phase 2 will follow a Double Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The top 6 teams will advance to Phase 3

Dates:
  • March 18
  • March 19
  • March 25
  • March 26

Phase 3:

Format:

Phase 3 will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The top 4 teams will advance to the Major NA LCQ.

Dates:

April 1 & 2

Broadcast

All NA Open matches will be open to open to community casting.

Prizepool

Prize money will be split and distributed at the conclusion of Phase 2:

  • Rank 1: USD 8250
  • Rank 2: USD 4250
  • Rank 3: USD 3500
  • Rank 4: USD 3000
  • Rank 5: USD 2500
  • Rank 6: USD 1500
  • Rank 7: USD 1000
  • Rank 8: USD 1000

 

brazil open

Registrations: sign up here

Deadline to sign up: March 8 - 18:30 BRT

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The Brazil Open Qualifiers will be divided into 4 online open qualifiers, connected by a point system. The open qualifiers will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo1 until the Final, which will be a Bo3.

At the end of each of the 4 open qualifiers, teams will be awarded points:

  • Rank 1: 100 Points
  • Rank 2: 75 Points
  • Ranks 3-4: 50 Points
  • Ranks 5-8: 25 Points
  • Ranks 9-16: 15 Points
  • Ranks 17-32: 10 Points

At the end of the 4th open qualifiers, based on the cumulated number of points, the top 12 teams will qualify to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Dates:
  • Brazil Open Qualifier 1: March 8 & 9
  • Brazil Open Qualifier 2: March 15 & 16
  • Brazil Open Qualifier 3: March 22 & 23
  • Brazil Open Qualifier 4: March 19 & 30

All Brazil Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting. Matches will start at 7PM BRT.

Prizepool:
  • Rank 1: BRL 22,500
  • Rank 2: BRL 20,000
  • Rank 3: BRL 17,500
  • Rank 4: BRL 15,000
  • Rank 5: BRL 12,500
  • Rank 6: BRL 10,000
  • Ranks 7-9: BRL 7,500
  • Ranks 10 - 12: BRL 5,000

Qualifiers Playoffs:

16 participating teams:
  • Top 12 teams from the Open Qualifiers
  • Bottom 4 teams from the Brazil League
Format:

In the Brazil Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will start with a Swiss system, with matches played in Bo1 (or Bo3 for elimination matches). The Top 8 will then play in knockout playoffs in a single elimination bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The top 4 teams will advance to the Major Brazil LCQ

Dates:
  • Brazil Open - Qualifiers Playoffs Swiss: April 4 to 7 | 7PM BRT
  • Brazil Open - Qualifiers Playoffs Top 8: April 8 & 9 | 1PM BRT

All Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be broadcast in Portuguese on Twitch.tv/R6EsportsBR2


 

japan open

Registrations: will be announced soon on Twitter @Rainbow6JP.

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The Japan Open Qualifiers will follow a Double Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1 for the first 2 days, and Bo3 for Day 3 and Day 4.

5 teams will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Dates:
  • March 25 & 26
  • April 01 & 02

All Japan Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

8 participating teams:
  • Top 5 teams from the Open Qualifiers
  • Bottom 2 teams from the Japan League groups
  • Bottom Team from the Japan League Deciders.
Format:

In the Japan Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The Top 5 teams will advance to the Major Japan LCQ.

Dates:

April 6 & 7

All Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.


 

south korea open

Registrations: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The South Korea Open Qualifiers will be divided into 2 online open qualifiers, which will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1 until the Round of 8, followed by Bo3 matches for the remaining rounds.

  • The top 3 teams from the Qualifier 1 will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs
  • The top 2 teams from the Qualifier 2 will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.
Dates:
  • South Korea Open Qualifier 1: March 11 & 12
  • South Korea Open Qualifier 2: March 18 & 19

All South Korea Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

8 participating teams:
  • Top 5 teams from the Open Qualifiers
  • Bottom 2 teams from the South Korea League groups
  • Bottom Team from the South Korea League Deciders.
Format:

In the South Korea Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The Top 5 teams will advance to the Major South Korea LCQ.

Dates:

March 25 & 26

All Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.

 

latam open

LATAM North Open

Registrations will open on March 6: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The LATAM North Open Qualifiers will be divided into 2 online open qualifiers, which will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1 until the Round of 4, followed by Bo3 matches for the remaining rounds.

The top 2 teams from each Qualifiers will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Dates:
  • LATAM North Open Qualifier 1: March 11 & 12 | 5PM CST
  • LATAM North Open Qualifier 2: March 18 & 19 | 5PM CST

All LATAM South Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

4 participating teams.

Format:

In the LATAM North Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Double Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

  • The top team will advance to the Major LATAM LCQ
  • The runner-up will advance to the Major LATAM pre-LCQ
Dates:

March 25 & 26 | 5PM CST

All LATAM North Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.

LATAM South Open

Registrations will open on March 6: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The LATAM South Open Qualifiers will be divided into 2 online open qualifiers, which will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1 until the Round of 4, followed by Bo3 matches for the remaining rounds.

The top 2 teams from each Qualifiers will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Dates:
  • LATAM South Open Qualifier 1: March 11 & 12 | 2PM CST
  • LATAM South Open Qualifier 2: March 18 & 19 | 2PM CST

All LATAM South Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

4 participating teams.

Format:

In the LATAM South Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Double Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

  • The top team will advance to the Major LATAM LCQ
  • The runner-up will advance to the Major LATAM pre-LCQ
Dates:

March 25 & 26 | 2PM CST

All LATAM South Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.

 

asia open

SEA Open

Registrations: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The Open Qualifiers will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1 until the Round of 8. The following rounds will be played in Bo3.

  • The top 3 teams from the SEA Open - Qualifier 1 will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.
  • The Top 2 teams from the SEA Open - Qualifier 2 will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.
Dates:
  • SEA Open - Qualifier 1: March 15 & 16 | 6PM SGT
  • SEA Open - Qualifier 2: March 22 & 23 | 6PM SGT

All SEA Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

10 participating teams:
  • Top 5 teams from the Open Qualifiers
  • Bottom 5 teams from the SEA League
Format:

In the SEA Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The top 2 teams will advance to the Major Asia LCQ.

Dates:

March 29 & 30 | 6PM SGT

All SEA Open Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.

South Asia Open

Registrations: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The Open Qualifiers will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1, until the Round of 8. The following rounds will be played in Bo3.

  • The top 3 teams from the South Asia Open - Qualifier 1 will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.
  • The Top 2 teams from the South Asia Open - Qualifier 2 will advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Dates:

  • South Asia Open - Qualifier 1: March 13 & 14 | 6PM ICT
  • South Asia Open - Qualifier 2: March 20 & 21 | 6PM ICT

All South Asia Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

12 participating teams:

  • Top 5 teams from the Open Qualifiers

  • Bottom 7 teams from the South Asia League

Format:

In the South Asia Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Single Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The top 2 teams will advance to the Major Asia LCQ.

Dates:

March 27 & 28 | 6PM ICT

All South Asia Open Qualifiers Playoffs matches will be open to community casting.


 

oceania open

Registrations will open on March 4: sign up here

Open qualifiers:

Format:

The Open Qualifiers will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played in Bo1.

The top 5 teams advance to the Qualifiers Playoffs.

Date:

March 4 | 12:00PM AEST

All Oceania Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.

Qualifiers Playoffs:

8 participating teams:
  • Kraken ESC
  • MBAC
  • Not Quite Sure
  • Top 5 teams from the Open Qualifiers
Format:

In the Oceania Open, the Qualifiers Playoffs will follow a Double Elimination Bracket with matches played in Bo3.

The top 5 teams will advance to the Oceania League.

Dates:

March 5 | 5:00pm AEDT

All Oceania Open Qualifiers matches will be open to community casting.


 

mena open

Registrations: sign up here

Format:

The Open Qualifiers will follow a Single Elimination Bracket, with matches played online in Bo1 until the Round of 32, and in Bo3 for the following rounds.

The top 8 teams advance to the MENA League.

Date:

March 3 & 4, 6 PM SAST (GMT+3)

Matches will be played off-stream.


 

extra details on the major last chance qualifiers

 

major eu lcq

Dates:

April 11 to 13

8 participating teams:
  • 3 teams from the EU League
  • 4 teams from the EU Open
  • the winner of Season 2022 European Challenger League, Dunlimited.
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The winner of the Major EU LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast:Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major EU LCQ
  • 1st place: 100 pts
  • 2nd place: 85 pts
  • 3rd place: 75 pts
  • 4th place: 65 pts
  • 5th place: 55 pts

 

major na lcq

Dates:

April 10 to 12

8 participating teams:
  • 3 teams from the NA League
  • 4 teams from the NA Open
  • the winner of Season 2022 NA Challenger League, RealityTV
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The winner of the Major NA LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast:Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major NA LCQ
  • 1st place: 100 pts
  • 2nd place: 85 pts
  • 3rd place: 75 pts
  • 4th place: 65 pts
  • 5th place: 55 pts
 

major brazil lcq

Dates:

April 14 to 16

8 participating teams:
  • 3 teams from the Brazil League,
  • 4 teams from the Brazil Open,
  • and the winner of Season 2022's Brazil Challenger League, Supernova.
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The winner of the Major Brazil LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast:Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major Brazil LCQ
  • 1st place: 100 pts
  • 2nd place: 85 pts
  • 3rd place: 75 pts
  • 4th place: 65 pts
  • 5th place: 55 pts

 

major japan lcq

Dates

: April 8 and 9

8 participating teams

:

  • 3 teams from the Japan League,
  • 5 teams from the Japan Open.
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The winner of the Major Japan LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast

:

Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major Japan LCQ
  • 1st place: 115 pts
  • 2nd place: 100 pts
  • 3rd place: 85 pts
  • 4th place: 75 pts
  • 5th place: 65 pts
  • 6th place: 55 pts
 

major south korea lcq

Dates:

April 10 to 12

8 participating teams:
  • 3 teams from the South Korea League,
  • 5 teams from the South Korea Open.
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The winner of the Major South Korea LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast:Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major South Korea LCQ
  • 1st place: 115 pts
  • 2nd place: 100 pts
  • 3rd place: 85 pts
  • 4th place: 75 pts
  • 5th place: 65 pts
  • 6th place: 55 pts
 

major latam lcq

Pre-LCQ

Dates:

April 13 - 14

4 participating teams

:

  • 2 teams from the LATAM League
    • Loser of Best Third Place Match
    • Winner of Elimination Match
  • 1 team from the LATAM South Open (the runner-up)
  • 1 team from the LATAM North Open (the runner-up)
Format:

Swiss system with matches played in Bo1.

The top 2 teams will advance to the Major LATAM LCQ.

Broadcast:
  • Spanish: coming soon.
  • Spanish: coming soon.

LCQ

Dates:

April 14 - 16

8 participating teams:
  • 4 teams from the LATAM League
    • 1 loser of the Grand Finals
    • 2 losers of the Semifinals
    • 1 winner of the Best Third Place Match
  • 1 team from the LATAM South Open (the winner)
  • 1 team from the LATAM North Open (the winner)
  • 2 teams from the Major LATAM pre-LCQ (the winners)
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The winner of the Major LATAM LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast:
  • Spanish: coming soon.
  • Spanish: coming soon.
Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major LATAM LCQ
  • 1st place: 130 pts
  • 2nd place: 115 pts
  • 3rd place: 100 pts
  • 4th place: 85 pts
  • 5th place: 75 pts
  • 6th place: 65 pts
  • 7th place: 55 pts
 

major asia lcq

Dates:

April 14 to 16

8 participating teams:
  • 4 teams from the Asia League (3 from SEA and 1 from South Asia)
  • 4 teams from the Asia Open (2 from SEA and 2 from South Asia)
Format:

Single Elimination Bracket with matches played online in Bo3.

The top 2 teams of the Major Asia LCQ will advance to the 1st phase of the Major.

Broadcast:Six Invitational Points up for grabs in the Major Asia LCQ
  • 1st place: 150 pts
  • 2nd place: 130 pts
  • 3rd place: 115 pts
  • 4th place: 100 pts
  • 5th place: 85 pts
  • 6th place: 75 pts
  • 7th place: 65 pts
  • 8th place: 55 pts
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