The road to the Six Invitational 2026 continues with the return of the Last Chance Qualifiers. Each region will once again crown its final representatives for the World Championship, and registration is now open. 

Teams from the NAL, EML, APL, and SAL regions can now sign up for their respective LCQs. Each LCQ features two phases: 

• Phase 1: Open bracket 
• Phase 2: Main bracket, featuring invited teams + Phase 1 survivors

This year, we're also detailing which teams are directly invited into Phase 2, based on SI Points standings and regional performance. 

how to register 

Sign up for your regional LCQ using the links below: 

• EML Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• EML Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• NAL Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• NAL Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• SAL Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• SAL Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• APL OCE Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• APL OCE Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• APL ASIA Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• APL ASIA Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• APL North Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• APL North Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here

regional lcq breakdown 

Below is the full overview for each region, including Phase 2 Invited Teams and how remaining teams qualify. 

north america (nal) - si lcq 

Phase 1: Open sign-ups 

Phase 2 Invited Teams: 

• T1 Bye: Top 3 NAL teams not qualified through SI Points. These will be known after the NAL Regional Finals on Dec 14 
• T2 Bye: 
• Qor Gaming - Winner of Element 5 
• TBD - Element 6 winner (decided at Regional Finals on Dec 14)

europe & mena (eml) - si lcq 

Phase 1: Open sign-ups 

Phase 2 Invited Teams: 

• T1 Bye: Top 3 EML teams not qualified through SI Points. Confirmed after the EML Regional Finals on Dec 7 
• T2 Bye: 
• Project Zero or Pannuhuone - decided on Dec 7 during the EU T2 Finals

asia-pacific (apl) - si lcq 

Phase 1: Open sign-ups 

Phase 2 Invited Teams: 

• T1 Bye: Best-performing team from each APAC subregion (North, Asia, Oceania) that is not already qualified. Finalized after the APL Regional Finals on Dec 14 
• T2 Bye: None (N/A)

south america (sal) - si lcq 

Phase 1: Open sign-ups 

Phase 2 Invited Teams: 

• T1 Bye: Top 3 SAL teams not qualified through SI Points. Determined after SAL Regional Finals on Dec 7 
• T2 Bye: 
• STELL4E GAMING or ELEVATE AC -confirmed on Dec 7

how lcq qualification works 

Each regional LCQ awards one final SI qualification spot, earned by the winner of the Phase 2 main bracket. Teams previously eliminated from regional play still have one last shot here; provided they sign up in time. 

sign up and take your shot 

This is the final opportunity to secure a spot at Six Invitational 2026. Register now, lock in your roster, and prepare for the most important open competition of the season. 

• EML Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• EML Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• NAL Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• NAL Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• SAL Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• SAL Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• APL OCE Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• APL OCE Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• APL ASIA Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• APL ASIA Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here
• APL North Open Qualifier #1: Sign up here 
• APL North Open Qualifier #2: Sign up here

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