Six Invitational 2026 preview, odds and predictions

Luke Warr Published January 30, 2026

This is our Six Invitational 2026 preview, and it includes everything you need to know about the event, including its format, dates, and teams. At the bottom of the article, you’ll see our betting tips on which teams are going to perform well at this big event.

Event Overview

Six Invitational 2026 Odds

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Format and Schedule

Before you try Rainbow Six betting throughout the Six Invitational 2026, it’s important to understand the format and what stakes each match has. The tournament will feature two phases:

Group Stage (February 2 – 6)

The tournament begins with a Group Stage, where teams will battle for limited slots in the Playoffs:

• 20 teams are divided into four groups.
• Teams will compete in a Round-Robin format.
• All teams play against each other once, with all matches being played in Bo3 format.

Scores will be determined based on the following formula:

• 4 points for a 2:0 win
• 3 points for a 2:1 win
• 1 point for a 1:2 loss
• 0 points for a 0:2 loss

After the teams play all of their matches in the Group Stage, scores will be tallied. Based on the results, teams will be seeded into the next stage:

• The team that finishes 1st will advance to the Upper Bracket Round 2 of the Playoffs.
• The team that finishes 2nd and 3rd will advance to the Upper Bracket Round 1 of the Playoffs.
• The team that finishes 4th will advance to the Lower Bracket of the Playoffs.
• The team that finishes 5th will be eliminated from the event.

So, four teams will already be eliminated by the end of the Group Stage, while 16 move onto the Playoffs.

Playoffs (February 8 – 15)

The first half of the Playoffs will be played in a closed-door studio, while the final stage will be held in the Adidas Arena.

• Playoffs – Close Door: February 8 – 10
  • Teams enter a Double-Elimination bracket.
  • All matches are played in Bo3 format.
• Playoffs – Adidas Arena: February 13 – 15
  • The remaining teams will play in front of a live crowd.
  • All matches, except the Grand Final, are played in Bo3 format.
  • The Grand Final will be played in Bo5 format with no map advantage.

Qualified Teams

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The Six Invitational 2026 will feature a total of 20 teams. Only the best teams from 2025 can qualify for such a prestigious event, so we’re guaranteed to see world-class action throughout these two weeks.

If you’re looking to take advantage of the Rainbow Six odds, make sure to do some research on all participating teams. Below are all of the qualified rosters, divided into their respective groups already:

Group A Teams

• FEARX
• M80
• Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Project Zero
• Weibo Gaming

Group B Teams

• Daystar
• Elevate
• FURIA
• Team Falcons
• Wildcard Gaming

Group C Teams

• Black Dragons
• Dplus
• FaZe Clan
• G2 Esports
• Shopify Rebellion

Group D Teams

• ENTERPRISE Esports
• Fluxo W7M
• Oxygen Exports
• Spacestation Gaming
• Team Secret

Betting Tips for the Six Invitational 2026

Now, we’ll get into our predictions for the Six Invitational 2026 tournament.

There are a lot of great teams entering the event, but in our opinion, the top two are very clear: M80 and Team Falcons.

• These were also the two teams that made it to the Grand Final of the BLAST R6 Munich Major, with M80 taking the win.
• We strongly believe these two will maintain their form and become the big bullies of the tournament.

However, M80 and Team Falcons won’t have an easy cruise to the Grand Final, as teams like FURIA, FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, and Team Secret are no slouches, either. On a good day, these teams have the potential to upset, so keep a close eye on these guys.

If you find yourself with extra balance from claiming esports betting bonuses, you can try finding some value bets on lower-ranked teams. We suggest looking at Ninjas in Pyjamas, Spacestation Gaming, or Fluxo W7M.

Featured image credit: Ubisoft