Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege brings its signature 5v5, character-based tactical combat to the Esports Nations Cup, where teams clash in one of esports’ most demanding competitive formats. Featuring 76 operators equipped with high-tech gadgets, precision gunplay, and fully destructible environments, the game’s close-quarters focus rewards coordination, preparation, and split-second decision-making at the highest international level.
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Competing Teams
$1,320,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
Rainbow Six Siege at the Esports Nations Cup begins with a group stage, featuring four groups of six teams competing in a round-robin format with best-of-one matches. The top teams from each group advance to a single-elimination bracket, where 16 teams face off in best-of-three series.
About
Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first-person shooter built around preparation and team coordination. Players choose from a roster of more than 76 operators, each defined by unique weapons, gadgets, and abilities that directly influence how every round is played. Teams alternate between attacking and defending roles, with success relying on map knowledge and communication. Its realistic gunplay and fully destructible environments have established Rainbow Six Siege as a defining title in the competitive tactical shooter genre.
Since its release in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege has developed into one of the most established esports ecosystems in the world. At the Esports Nations Cup, top teams from Countries & Territories with strong competitive histories, such as France, Canada, Brazil, and South Korea, consistently set the standard, while new rivalries emerge as rising Countries & Territories challenge the veterans, showcasing advanced strategies and disciplined teamwork. The tournament highlights both the depth of international talent and the ongoing evolution of tactical play.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
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France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
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