RUSH SERIES: A high-level off-season showdown in the Brazilian Rainbow Six Siege scene
The Brazilian competitive scene of Rainbow Six Siege gains a new off-season competition to keep teams and fans warm until the Six Invitational 2024. This is the Rush Series, an off-season event in which the first edition will bring together the main national teams of the game in exciting duels. The tournament starts in December this year, and the finals will be held in person in January 2024.
The Rush Series is open to participation by all teams in the country. As such, the competition provides an opportunity for aspiring teams to showcase their skills against top professional teams. Additionally, all teams in the BLAST R6 Brazil League, which concluded at the beginning of this month, will be invited to participate in the main phase of the championship, guaranteeing the participation of some of the region's best talents.
This new tournament is open to participation by all teams in the country. As such, the competition provides an opportunity for aspiring teams to showcase their skills against top professional teams. Additionally, all teams in the BLAST R6 Brazil League, which concluded at the beginning of this month, will be invited to participate in the main phase of the championship, guaranteeing the participation of some of the region's best talents.
This championship is another opportunity for Tier 2 and 3 teams to present themselves and have a chance to duel against the best teams in the country. The START League, created this year, was another tournament aimed at revealing new talents, it was a stage for new players to show all their skills.
An example of the success of the Start League is the Super Cleytons Pedia. The team made up of four semifinalists and one runner-up of the tournament came together to compete in the Last Chance Qualifier - a tournament that led to a place in BLAST R6 Major Atlanta. After their good performance in the open qualifier, the team was hired to represent the Vivo Keyd Stars Academy line. In qualifying for Atlanta, they eliminated the Black Dragons, one of the most traditional teams in the country, and reached the semi-finals of the championship.
FORMAT
The tournament has four open qualifying phases, in which any team can register and try to qualify.
The classified teams join the invited teams to compete for places in the competition's playoffs. In this first phase of the tournament, the 16 participating teams will face each other in a Swiss format, and the best placed teams will compete for the title. The Rush Series playoffs will be held in person at the Webedia studios in São Paulo - bringing the energy and intensity of Rainbow Six Siege to the public. This stage will be the battleground where rising talents and established names will compete against each other, seeking places for the in-person finals of the Rush Series. Fans will be able to follow the championship from its initial stages through broadcasts carried out by community casters and the final stages through official broadcasts on Rainbow Six Brasil channels.
PRIZE
With a high level of prize pool, the competition promises to be fierce. The Rush Series will have a total prize pool of 40 thousand dollars to reward the dedication, skill and hard work of the participating teams.
DATES
Open qualifier phase:
Q1: December 5th and 6th of 2023 -> Registration Here
Q2: December 9th and 10th of 2023 -> Registration Here
Q3: December 12th and 13th of 2023 -> Registration Here
Q4: December 16th and 17th of 2023 -> Registration Here
Swiss phase:
- January 18th and 21th of 2024
Playoff:
- January 25th and 28th of 2024
- LAN Event on January 28th of 2024
The Rush Series is more than a competition. The event is an opportunity for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams to shine. These off-season clashes will serve as a perfect warm-up for the 2024 Six Invitational taking place in Brazil, offering a unique opportunity for these teams to perform in a highly competitive environment. Fans can expect intense matches, exciting action, and the chance to support their favorite teams.
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