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The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 is almost here, and fans are hyped for the first global stop this year for Rainbow 6 esports. Here’s everything you need to know about this event and the rest of the competitive season of this iconic tactical shooter.
When and where is the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 being held?
This prominent Rainbow Six Siege competition will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. It will begin on May 8 and run until May 17, with the tournament set to unfold across three action-packed phases over nine days.
Which teams are participating in the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026?
The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 will host the top 20 teams from around the world, with the final eight battling in front of a live audience. Fans attending in person can look forward to merch booths, community activities, and a weekend of unforgettable Siege.
*FF = forfeited its matches as it cannot attend the event
There were some last-minute updates regarding the participants. Wolves Esports will not be appearing after its players faced visa issues, meaning all its matches in Phase 1 will be recorded as forfeits. However, as there is no replacement, the team will be granted a 20th-place finish and will pick up the money and the Six Invitational points they would have gotten for such a result.
Four other sides had issues getting their players to Utah for the season’s first Major, meaning organizer Ubisoft has arranged emergency stand-in players, as seen below:
- EDward Gaming: Noah “Noa” Urwitz replaces Cheng “Direction” Yabing (on loan from Team Secret)
- Wildcard Gaming: Matthew “Hotancold” Stevens replaces Adrian “Adrian” Tryka (on loan from M80)
- Twisted Minds: Abdulrahman “Guardz” Alsaeedi replaces Abdullah “Dov2hkiin” Alsaeedi
- Five Fears: Sam “Fenix” Spencer replaces Rostyslav “ArcherOmix” Holoshchuk (coach)
Ubisoft revealed in a social media post that players who are able to resolve their travel situation during the event can rejoin their team and play as normal.
What is the format and prize pool for the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026?
The total prize purse for one of the biggest competitions on the annual Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege calendar is $600,000, a reduction from the $750,000 offered at each event of the BLAST R6 Major series over the past few years. The winner will take home $200,000, while the runner-up will become richer by $102,000.
The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 will follow the standard structure followed in the series recently:
- Phase 1 (Play-In): Eight teams fight for the last four spots in a GSL double elimination bracket format from May 8 to May 9
- Phase 2 (Swiss Stage): 16 teams play in a double elimination format from May 10 to May 13
- Phase 3 (Playoffs & Finals): The top eight advance to the live stage in Salt Lake City from May 15 to May 17
All the matches will be held in the best-of-three format, with only the Grand Finals being a Bo5 affair.
How to watch the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026, and what about tickets?
A ton of official channels across languages will be livestreaming this event:
A lot of online watch parties will also be active during the event. Fans and viewers looking to catch the action with their favorite streamers can check out the official @R6esports handle on X (formerly Twitter) for more information on the list of selected content creators broadcasting the event.
Moreover, fans looking to attend the tournament live can check out tickets here. Prices range from $55 for a single-day pass to $279 for the Elite Package (3-day pass), which gives fans early access and a merch bundle.
Are there any Twitch Drops for the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026?
The short answer is yes. You can earn exclusive in-game rewards by watching the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 on the official Rainbow Six Twitch channels and selected co-streaming channels.
The rewards include esports packs, exclusive charms, operator card backgrounds and weapon skins. Fans will need to link their Twitch and Ubisoft accounts to claim these prizes; the full guide to do so is available here.
Moreover, fans who play Match Predictions have a chance to win a skin and a battle pass for the Year 11 Season 2. More details are given here.
What else is planned during the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026?
Ubisoft is hyping up the Year 11 season 2 with a reveal panel on Sunday, May 17 at 02:30 PM PT / 03:30 PM MT / 05:30 PM ET / 11:30 PM CET. Audiences can watch the reveal panel live for the new season of Siege, or on watch parties, to unlock an Exclusive Charm.
Other activities at the event include:
- Y11S2 Demo Booth
- Merch Store & Elite Pick-Up
- Food Stands
- Meet & Greet Zone
- Photo Booth
- Cosplayers’ Changing Room
- Media Village
The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 promises to be another event full of Siege action for fans of the PC shooter.
Even with the challenges teams and players are facing regarding visas, we will still witness some of the most talented individuals from around the world competing for international recognition and the ultimate bragging rights right here in the vibrant American arena.