Rainbow Six Esports Heads Back to Brazil for 2027 Six Invitational

Ubisoft confirms the next major Rainbow Six tournament will return to Brazil after record viewership in 2024.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ubisoft has announced that the 2027 Six Invitational, the premier Rainbow Six esports tournament, will be held in Brazil next February. This will mark the second time in three years that the event has taken place in the country, following the record-breaking 2024 Six Invitational in Sao Paulo.

Why it matters

Brazil has emerged as a key market for Rainbow Six Siege, with the 2024 Six Invitational in Sao Paulo setting new viewership records for the game's esports scene. Bringing the prestigious Six Invitational back to Brazil underscores the importance of the region to Ubisoft's long-term plans for Rainbow Six as an 'annual billionaire' franchise.

The details

In addition to the 2027 Six Invitational heading to Brazil, Ubisoft also announced a renewed three-year partnership with esports organizer BLAST. Under the deal, BLAST will host the next Rainbow Six Major events, including stops in Salt Lake City in May 2026 and Japan in November 2026.

  • The 2027 Six Invitational will take place in Brazil next February.
  • The 2024 Six Invitational was previously held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The players

Ubisoft

The French video game company that develops and publishes the Rainbow Six Siege game and oversees the Rainbow Six esports ecosystem.

BLAST

An esports tournament organizer that has partnered with Ubisoft to host the next Rainbow Six Major events.

Francois-Xavier Deniele

The VP of Marketing & Esports (Rainbow Six) at Ubisoft, who has spoken about the company's plans to turn Rainbow Six Siege into an 'annual billionaire' franchise.

Robbie Douek

The CEO of BLAST, who commented on the renewed partnership with Ubisoft to elevate Rainbow Six esports globally.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Francois-Xavier Deniele, VP of Marketing & Esports (Rainbow Six), Ubisoft (insider-gaming.com)

“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.”

— Robbie Douek, CEO, BLAST (insider-gaming.com)

What’s next

Ubisoft and BLAST will continue their partnership to host the next Rainbow Six Major events, including stops in Salt Lake City in May 2026 and Japan in November 2026, leading up to the 2027 Six Invitational in Brazil.

The takeaway

Ubisoft's decision to bring the prestigious Six Invitational back to Brazil for the second time in three years underscores the growing importance of the Latin American market to the long-term success of the Rainbow Six esports ecosystem.