The Ninjas in Pyjamas team qualified for the Esports World Cup 2025 thanks to an impressive performance at the South America League 2025 - Stage 1 tournament in Rainbow Six Siege. The team made it to the lower bracket semifinals, which was a decisive step towards their participation in the prestigious world championship. This success highlighted their resilience and skill in difficult conditions.

Tournament progress and key moments

The tournament, organized by Ubisoft and BLAST, is being held online from June 14 to July 25, 2025, in the South American region. Eight teams competed for a prize pool of €125,000 EUR (approximately $146,959 USD). NiP, after initial difficulties, managed to advance to the lower bracket, where they demonstrated impressive tactical moves. Their path to the semifinals included several tense matches, including a victory over Black Dragons and Liquid, which was a turning point. This victory allowed the team to qualify for the EWC, where they will compete against the best teams in the world.

The role of the lower bracket

Reaching the lower bracket semifinals was crucial for NiP. This segment of the tournament required the team to be fully focused and adapt to each opponent. Each match was a fight for survival, and NiP managed to show their potential by defeating their opponents one after another. This success was a testament to their ability to fight even in the most difficult situations.

The South American community proudly supports the team, and fans are already predicting how NiP will perform at the EWC. This tournament was an important step for the development of the Rainbow Six Siege scene in the region, and fans are eagerly awaiting further achievements.

The Esports World Cup 2025 itself will take place from August 5 to 9 with a prize pool of $2,000,000. A total of 16 of the best teams from around the world will participate in the tournament.