Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 runs from 6 to 15 November in Japan, with 20 teams competing for a $600,000 prize pool and a place in the race to the Six Invitational 2027. Fans can watch the competition online before the final three days move to ATC Hall in Osaka.
For UK viewers, the nine-hour difference between Japan Standard Time and GMT is the important bit. The weekend arena shows start just after midnight or at 1am here. We’ve put the dates, teams and confirmed show times together so you can plan what to watch without guessing when each match will begin.
Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 dates and UK start times
The Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 has three stages: play-ins on 6 and 7 November, a Swiss stage listed for 8 to 11 November in Ubisoft’s event guide, and arena playoffs from 13 to 15 November. The first two stages are closed to spectators. Ticket holders can attend the final three days at ATC Hall.
A note on the Swiss dates: Ubisoft’s 3 November event guide lists 8 to 11 November, while the live competition bracket currently labels the Swiss stage 9 to 11 November. The bracket’s individual match listings take priority when you’re choosing when to watch.
| Stage | Dates (2026) | Who plays |
|---|---|---|
| Play-in | 6 to 7 November | 8 lower-seeded teams; 4 progress |
| Swiss stage | 8 to 11 November | 16 teams; 8 reach the playoffs |
| Playoffs and grand final | 13 to 15 November | Final 8 teams at ATC Hall |
For the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026, the times below are Ubisoft’s published arena show starts, not the kick-off times of individual matches. Friday is a particularly long day, so check the live bracket if you’re following one team.
| Session | Osaka (JST) | UK (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 13 November, arena show | 09:15 Friday | 00:15 Friday |
| Saturday 14 November, arena show | 10:00 Saturday | 01:00 Saturday |
| Sunday 15 November, arena show | 10:00 Sunday | 01:00 Sunday |
| Sunday 15 November, Y11S4 reveal | 11:30 Sunday | 02:30 Sunday |
The season reveal happens at 03:30 CET and 13:30 AEDT on Sunday 15 November. For viewers in North America it falls on the previous day: Saturday 14 November at 21:30 ET or 18:30 PT. Those are reveal-panel times, not the entire grand final broadcast.
All 20 Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 teams
The Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 starts with 20 qualified teams. Eight go into the play-ins: DarkZero, TYLOO, LOS, All Gamers, Weibo Gaming, Dplus KIA, Virtus.pro and Kingzero eSports. Four of those sides will advance to the Swiss stage.
The other 12 teams start in the Swiss stage: 100 Thieves, Cloud9, EDward Gaming, ENTERPRISE Esports, FaZe Clan, Fluxo W7M, G2 Esports, Geekay Esports, M80, Sharper Esports, Team Falcons and Team Liquid Alienware. These are the entrants before the tournament begins, not a list of confirmed playoff teams.
How the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 works
The opening eight teams play a double-elimination play-in to decide the last four Swiss places. The 16-team Swiss stage then narrows the field to eight. Those eight enter a knockout bracket at ATC Hall from Friday through Sunday.
There is $600,000 in prize money on the line, with $200,000 for first place and $102,000 for second. Teams can also earn SI Points towards qualification for Six Invitational 2027 in São Paulo. Those points are not the same as an automatic Invitational place for every team attending.
Where to watch the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026
For English commentary, use Ubisoft’s official Rainbow Six Twitch channels, including Rainbow6 and Rainbow6Bravo. Ubisoft also offers official YouTube and Steam coverage and broadcasts in Japanese, Portuguese, French and Chinese. The match list on the publisher’s esports site is the right place to check which stream has the fixture you want.
Watching on an eligible Twitch channel can also earn Esports Packs and event cosmetics. You need to link your Ubisoft and Twitch accounts, watch for the required number of hours and claim your rewards. Our Osaka Major Twitch Drops guide has the full watch-time breakdown.
Rainbow Six Siege Osaka Major 2026 Season 4 reveal time
The Y11S4 reveal panel is on Sunday 15 November at 11:30 JST, or 02:30 GMT. It is hosted by Siege Creative Director Joshua Mills and Game Director Christopher Budgen. Ubisoft has also confirmed a special Reveal Charm for viewers who watch the panel through eligible Twitch Drops streams and meet the campaign’s watch requirement.
The free rewards come through two separate promotions. Twitch Drops are for watching eligible streams; match predictions award prizes when your picks are correct. You can take part online without an arena ticket, but predictions for each phase lock before its matches start.
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Official source: Ubisoft’s BLAST R6 Osaka November Major event guide.
