BLAST and Ubisoft extend Rainbow Six Esports partnership for three years

BLAST and Ubisoft have officially renewed their global partnership for the competitive scene of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, extending the deal for another three years until the end of the 2028/29 season. The agreement continues the collaboration between tournament organiser BLAST and game publisher Ubisoft that first began in 2023 to overhaul the game’s esports circuit.

During the first phase of the partnership, the companies ran international competitions and large arena events across multiple countries, including Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany and the United States. Organisers say these events helped increase global viewership and grow the competitive community, highlighted by the record-breaking Six Invitational 2024 held in São Paulo.

Alongside the renewal, the companies revealed where major international tournaments will take place during the 2026/27 season. A major event will be held in Salt Lake City in May 2026, another in Japan in November 2026, and the world championship Six Invitational 2027 will take place in Brazil in February 2027.

Ubisoft and Blast have also confirmed that the ecosystem will expand with the addition of a new region called the CNL, a ten-team professional league integrated into the global standings and revenue-sharing system. From 2027 onward, participating teams will receive a share of esports revenue, and organisers say the move is intended to strengthen regional talent and provide more opportunities for new organisations to reach the highest level of competition.

Robbie Douek, CEO for BLAST, said in an official statement, “Over the past three years, BLAST and Ubisoft have worked side-by-side to elevate Rainbow Six esports on a global scale, from unforgettable live events to a more competitive and connected ecosystem. Renewing this partnership was a natural next step and sends a strong positive message to fans of BLAST Rainbow 6, and the competitive entertainment industry.”

Francois-Xavier Deniele, VP, Marketing & Esports – Rainbow Six at Ubisoft, said, “Renewing our partnership with BLAST is a strong vote of confidence in what we’ve built together over the past three years, and in where we want to take Rainbow Six esports next. With a unified global structure for 2026, new event destinations across the US, Japan, and Brazil, and the CNL joining as a fully integrated region, we’re creating a clearer competitive journey for teams and a stronger, more consistent experience for fans.”