The first big regional series reached its playoff stage. Some of the best Rainbow Six (R6) Siege X players in the world compete in the South American League. The Kickoff event is their chance to qualify for the LAN Major in May 2026.
South America is one of the strongest R6 Siege esports regions. The reigning Six nInvitational champions and winners of many Majors come from Brazil. During the South America League (SAL) Kickoff, these amazing players fight for the Salt Lake City Major qualification.
Only four spots are available. The playoff brackets feature clashes of the top favorites — starting even from the quarterfinals. The Rainbow Six Siege X esports tournament treats us to many top-level matches and carries the potential of big upsets, caused by significant roster changes.
How to watch the Kickoff matches in South America League: R6 esports stream
The official YouTube and Twitch channels of Rainbow Six Siege broadcast the South America League 2026 Kickoff.
Schedule
The regional finals happen from April 12 to April 19. The detailed schedule for SAL 2026 Kickoff is shown in the table below.
| Estimated start | Tournament stage | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CEST, April 12 | Quarterfinal | NiP vs LOS |
| 3 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CEST, April 12 | Quarterfinal | FaZe vs Fluxo W7M |
| 5 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. CEST, April 14 | Lower quarterfinal | INTZ vs TBD |
| 8 p.m. ET, April 14 / 2 a.m. CEST, April 15 | Lower quarterfinal | Black Dragons vs TBD |
| 12 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CEST, April 18 | Semifinal | Team Liquid vs TBD |
| 3 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CEST, April 18 | Semifinal | FURIA vs TBD |
| 6 p.m. ET, April 18 / 12 a.m. CEST, April 19 | Final | TBD vs TBD |
| 12 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CEST, April 19 | Lower semifinal | TBD vs TBD |
| 3 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CEST, April 19 | Lower semifinal | TBD vs TBD |
| 6 p.m. ET, April 19 / 12 a.m. CEST, April 20 | Lower final | TBD vs TBD |
SAL 2026 Kickoff results: R6 Salt Lake City Major qualification in SA
In terms of reaching the R6 Siege X esports Major in Salt Lake City, the most important matches of SAL 2026 Kickoff are the upper and lower semifinals. Winning here means earning a spot. Sure, reaching this tournament stage is also a task.
The biggest favorites on R6 esports betting platforms are FaZe, FURIA, and Fluxo W7M. Interestingly enough, they are seeded into one bracket.
NiP participated in Six Invitational, and they look to repeat this success. Their main opponent in the upper brackets is Team Liquid.
Final standings
| Placement | Team | Salt Lake City Major SI points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | + 240 |
| 2nd | TBD | + 175 |
| 3rd | TBD | + 140 |
| 4th | TBD | + 115 |
| 5th | TBD | 100 |
| 6th | TBD | 80 |
| 7th | TBD | 60 |
| 8th | TBD | 40 |
Roster changes within the biggest teams
Brazilian Rainbow Six Siege is legendary! Teams from this region are a threat at each big international tournament.
- FURIA won the first Major for the enhanced game R6 Siege X. In March 2026, FURIA lost four guys, as they joined Team Liquid. The current roster is a mix of former G2, Liquid, ENX, and Fluxo W7M players. Only Gustavo “HerdsZ” Herdina has remained in the team.
- Fluxo W7M continues the tradition of w7m esports, one of the most successful organizations in R6 esports. It refreshed the roster at the end of 2025 to reach the top 4 at Six Invitational 2026. Raul “kondz” Barros joined Fluxo W7M at the end of March, coming from Ninjas in Pyjamas.
- The current version of Team Liquid is basically FURIA. Only Gabriel “Maia” Maia remains from the former roster. This refreshment may change a disappointing series for Liquid: the organization skipped Munich Major and was in the top 16 at RE:LO:AD.
- Ninjas in Pyjamas have one new player compared to the 2025 season. Guilherme “Bassetto” Bassetto from LOUD joined NiP. Last year, Ninjas were in the top 8 at the R6 Esports World Cup and the Munich Major.
The reigning world champions keep the successful roster
- FaZe Clan won two Six Invitationals in a row, with the same roster. It’s a historical achievement for R6 esports! During the SAL 2026 Kickoff group stage, FaZe Clan lost one match — to Team Liquid.
The Rainbow Six Siege X Major 2026 in Salt Lake City happens from May 7 to May 17. Twenty teams participate in it: all big regions send four representatives, including the new one, China.