Grand final matchup and schedule

The Six Invitational 2026 grand final will feature FaZe Clan versus Team Secret on February 15 at 5:45 p.m. CET (11:45 a.m. ET). The match will take place at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France. The winner will be crowned Rainbow Six Siege world champion. The event’s total prize pool is $3,000,000.

What each team is playing for

FaZe Clan is appearing in the Six Invitational grand final for the third year in a row. No other Rainbow Six Siege team has reached three consecutive grand finals at this event. A win would cap a consistent run at the top level. Team Secret earned their place through a strong lower bracket push. For them, this match is a chance to confirm they can compete with the best under pressure.

Event overview

The Six Invitational is the flagship Rainbow Six Siege tournament organized by Ubisoft with BLAST. The 2026 edition ran from February 2 to 15 and featured 20 teams from multiple regions. The competition unfolded in three phases:

• Group stage (closed, Feb 2–6)
• Playoffs (closed, Feb 8–11)
• Finals (public, Feb 13–15 at Adidas Arena)

The playoffs used a double-elimination format. Matches were played as best-of-three series or, in some stages, best-of-two sets. The field included teams from South America, North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Notable participants

Among the 20 teams were FaZe Clan, Team Secret, Team Falcons, FURIA, Fluxo W7M, Wildcard Gaming, Spacestation Gaming, and G2 Esports. These teams advanced through their regional leagues and qualifiers to reach the season-ending event in Paris.

FaZe Clan’s path to the grand final (upper bracket)

FaZe advanced to the grand final through the upper bracket, avoiding elimination matches. Their route included:

• Quarterfinals: 2–1 win over Fluxo W7M
• Semifinals: 2–0 win over Wildcard Gaming
• Upper bracket final (Feb 13): 2–1 win over Team Falcons

Across these series, maps included Bank, Border, and Lair in the upper bracket final. FaZe’s ability to close out tight series kept them on the winner’s side throughout the playoffs.

Team Secret’s path to the grand final (lower bracket)

Team Secret reached the final through the lower bracket, where every match was a do-or-die series. Their run featured:

• Lower bracket quarterfinals (Feb 13): 2–0 win over Wildcard Gaming, with maps including Kafe and Border
• Lower bracket semifinal (Feb 14, 2 p.m. CET): 2–0 win over Fluxo W7M on Nighthaven Labs and Chalet
• Lower bracket final (Feb 14, 6 p.m. CET): 2–0 win over Team Falcons on Border and Chalet

Secret built momentum by posting clean series in back-to-back matches. These results secured their place opposite FaZe in the title match.

Grand final format and details

The grand final is scheduled for February 15 at 5:45 p.m. CET. It will be a best-of-three series. Map vetoes and selections will shape the flow of the match, with both teams expected to lean on comfort picks developed across the playoffs. The champions will lift the Six Invitational trophy and claim the largest share of the $3,000,000 prize pool.

How the tournament was structured

The event started with a closed group stage from February 2–6. Teams were split into groups to determine playoff seeding. The closed playoffs ran from February 8–11 using a double-elimination bracket. Teams dropping from the upper bracket had a second chance in the lower bracket, while two losses meant elimination. The finals took place from February 13–15 at Adidas Arena, bringing the last matches to a live audience in Paris.

Regional significance

This final also reflects regional strength. FaZe Clan represents the South America League, which has produced several top rosters in recent seasons. Team Secret arrived through the international field and survived a lower bracket loaded with strong opponents from multiple regions. The match brings a direct clash of styles shaped by different regional metas and scrim pools.

Key points to know before the match

• Match: FaZe Clan vs. Team Secret
• Date and time: February 15, 5:45 p.m. CET (11:45 a.m. ET)
• Venue: Adidas Arena, Paris, France
• Format: Best-of-three series
• Prize pool: $3,000,000 total for the event
• Paths: FaZe qualified through the upper bracket; Team Secret qualified through the lower bracket
• Event timeline: Feb 2–15, with groups, playoffs, and public finals

FaZe arrives with consistent results across three straight Six Invitational finals. Team Secret comes in on a winning streak from the lower bracket. With a short turnaround from the lower bracket final to the championship match, stamina, map prep, and operator bans may be deciding factors. The champion will be the last team standing after two weeks of competition in Paris.