BLAST R6 Major Atlanta 2023: Participants, Format, Schedule and Prize Pool
The BLAST R6 Major Atlanta is just around the corner, and Rainbow Six Siege fans are eagerly anticipating this international competition. This event marks the second major tournament in the BLAST Siege calendar, with teams from around the world vying for supremacy. With the stakes higher than ever, let's dive into what to expect from this thrilling tournament.
The Teams and Groups
The BLAST R6 Major Atlanta features a diverse array of teams from various regions, each striving for victory and crucial Six Invitational (SI) points. Here's a glimpse of the participating teams and their group placements:
Eight teams have been given a direct line to the Playoffs. This comes as a reward for winning out their respective Regional Leagues. These 8 teams are:
-Virtus Pro (EU League)
-BDS (EU League)
-Soniqs (NA League)
-M80 (NA League)
-W7M (Brazil League)
-FaZe Clan (Brazil League)
-SCARZ (Japan League)
-Dplus (South Korea League)
The remaining 16 teams are set to compete in four initial groups, each with its unique dynamics and challenges. Two teams from each group will qualify to the Play-off stage.
Group A:
Group B:
Group C:
Group D:
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Tournament Format:
The BLAST R6 Major Atlanta follows a comprehensive format designed to bring out the best in each team, ensuring thrilling competition throughout the event.
Play-ins (October 31 - November 1, 2023):
The Play-ins stage employs a GSL-style double elimination bracket, featuring four teams in each group, representing distinct regions. In this phase, upper bracket matches are decided in a single-game format (Bo1), while lower bracket matches offer a more extensive showdown in a best-of-three (Bo3) setup. The top two teams from each group will emerge victorious, advancing to the Playoffs.
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The Playoffs stage employs a 16-team Swiss System format, offering an array of match dynamics. For all elimination matches, teams will engage in head-to-head battles over a best-of-three (Bo3) format. Meanwhile, other matches within the Playoffs remain concise and fierce with a single-game format (Bo1). Seeding throughout the Playoffs is determined by the Buchholz System, a method that ensures balanced competition. The top eight teams from the Playoffs will secure their place in the Finals.
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The climactic Finals stage is an electrifying single-elimination bracket showdown. Quarterfinals and semifinals are hard-fought best-of-three (Bo3) contests, where only the most resilient will prevail. Finally, the Grand Final is a best-of-five (Bo5) spectacle, with no map advantage, ensuring a nail-biting climax to this high-stakes tournament.
Image Source: Rainbow 6 Siege Esports / UbisoftPrize Pool:
The BLAST R6 Major Atlanta boasts a total prize pool of US$750,000. Here's how the prize money is going to be distributed at the Major:
1st: $200,000
2nd: $80,000
3rd–4th: $40,000
5th–8th: $20,000
9th–11th: $13,000
12th–14th: $11,000
15th - 16th: $9,000
17th - 20th: $7,500
21st - 24th: $5,500
Additionally, each team will receive $7,000 for qualifying and competing in the event.
Six Invitational Points:
In addition to the prize money, teams will also be vying for Six Invitational points, vital for securing a spot at the Six Invitational 2024. Points will be distributed as follows:
1st: 350 SI Points
2nd: 265 SI Points
3rd - 4th: 200 SI Points
5th - 8th: 140 SI Points
9th–11th: 105 SI Points
12th–14th: 85 SI Points
15th - 16th: 75 SI Points
17th - 20th: 55 SI Points
21st - 24th: 35 SI Points
The Talent
The BLAST R6 Major Atlanta isn't just about the competing teams; it also boasts a talented lineup of hosts, analysts, commentators, and observers who will ensure that fans are treated to top-notch coverage throughout the event.
Host:
- Iain Chambers
Desk Hosts:
- CaliberJacob (Jacob Anderson)
- Jacki Jing
Analysts:
- Fresh (Jack Thomas Allen)
- Jesse Chick
- LaXInG (Gabriel Mirelez)
- Alphama (Léo Robine)
Commentators:
- Pengu (Niclas Mouritzen)
- Interro (Parker Mackay)
- Stoax (Samuel Stewart)
- Lynnx (Carter Hanefeld)
- Devmarta (James Stewart)
- Daughter (Mandy Powers)
- Dezachu (Derry Holt)
- AceOfPyrite (Tim Leaver)
Observers:
- Med1cz (Ante Medić)
- Easy (Stephan Kemink)
- IMajorNova (Priyank Patel)
With this exceptional talent lineup, fans can expect insightful analysis and exciting commentary throughout the BLAST R6 Major Atlanta, making it an event not to be missed.
WHERE TO WATCH
All Twitch channels below will have Twitch Drops enabled for the BLAST R6 Major Atlanta.
List of channels that will stream the tournament:
- English: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6
- English: YouTube
- Portuguese:Twitch.tv/rainbow6br
- Portuguese: YouTube
- German: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6DE
- German: YouTube
- Spanish: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6ES
- Spanish: YouTube
- Japanese: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6JP
- Japanese: YouTube
- French: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6FR
- French: YouTube
- Italian: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6IT
- Italian: YouTube
- Korean: Twitch.tv/Rainbow6KR
- Korean: YouTube
- Arabic: Twitch
- Arabic: YouTube
To learn more about the on-site events and rules and regulations, click HERE.
As the BLAST R6 Major Atlanta approaches, the excitement in the world of Rainbow Six Siege is palpable. The stage is meticulously set for what promises to be an intense and strategic battle among the best teams. At the heart of it all are the coveted Six Invitational points. These are the true treasures of the tournament, sought after by every team, but earned by only a few. These points hold the power to change destinies and make dreams come true. It's not just a competition; it's a celebration of skill, strategy, and the spirit of Rainbow Six Siege. The countdown has begun, and the world is eagerly awaiting the spectacle.
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