The second division system of Rainbow Six in Europe is undergoing a major update. In the 2025/26 season, teams will be able to earn Circuit Points not only in the three main tournaments — R6 Central Combine, R6 South Breach, and R6 North Rainbow Rumble — but also in officially licensed secondary competitions. Ubisoft is also opening participation to players from the Middle East and North Africa, and the finals will once again be held offline — now with stands and an audience.

This expansion of opportunities makes the European Tier 2 truly vibrant and ambitious: more matches, more teams, more paths to the professional scene. Now any team ready to go through the qualifiers and compete for prizes will have a chance to make a name for themselves.

How the Tier 2 Structure in Europe Has Changed

Previously, the Tier 2 system was centered around three major tournaments. Now, Ubisoft has added secondary licensed tournaments to the ecosystem — as long as they comply with the regulations and timelines (from June to November), they can earn participants Circuit Points. This offers more opportunities for new organizers and amateur teams.

Furthermore, for the first time, teams from the Middle East and North Africa are joining the European cycle. This not only increases competition but also unites more regions into a single system. Transfer rules, roster requirements, and the point system have also been updated.

Full Overview of the 2025/26 Season

In each of the three main tournaments of the season, teams will compete for €20,000. The final stage of the year will add another €15,000 to the prize pool and provide access to the advanced stages of the Challenger Series 2026. The total prize pool is €75,000.

The first on the schedule will be the R6 Central Combine 2025, kicking off the season:

• Phase 1: Open Qualifiers: Dates: June 21, 22, 28, and 29. After four qualifiers, the top 16 teams advance to the next stage.
• Phase 2: Division Clash: July 5–6. 16 teams are divided into 4 divisions and 2 conferences; after two rounds, 12 teams advance.
• Phase 3: Conference Clash: July 12–13. 12 teams, 6 matches each. The top 6 advance to the playoffs.
• Phase 4: Playoffs and Final: July 19–20 — online stage. August 2 — offline final in Düsseldorf in front of a live audience.

Prizes are distributed as follows:

• €1,000 — for reaching the playoffs
• €2,000 — for 3rd–4th places
• €4,000 — for second place
• €10,000 — for the champion of R6 Central Combine 2025

The 2025/26 season takes the European Tier 2 to a new level — both in terms of the number of events and the level of integration. The opportunity for MENA teams to participate, support for third-party tournaments, the return of live finals, and expanded opportunities for casters make the Rainbow Six ecosystem more open, professional, and exciting.