A New Champion Will Be Crowned

Rainbow Six Siege fans across North America are in for an exciting showdown this December. Ubisoft and BLAST have announced that the North America League 2025 Regional Finals will take place at LocalHost Philadelphia, with the best teams from the region battling it out from December 13 to 14 for the coveted championship title, and a direct ticket to the Six Invitational 2026.

It’s time to crown a North American Champion 👑

The Champion of the North American region will be decided December 13-14th, with the winner qualifying for the Six Invitational 2026🔥

You won’t want to miss this, so buy your tickets now🎟️ pic.twitter.com/ScRTSNIrmI

— Rainbow Six Esports (@R6esports) October 13, 2025

Two-Phase Tournament Format

This year’s NAL Finals are structured into two distinct phases:

• Phase 1 (Online): Taking place from November 29 to 30, the online stage will feature the Upper Bracket Semifinals and Lower Bracket Round 1 in a double-elimination format.
• Phase 2 (LAN): The spotlight shifts to Philadelphia for the Upper Bracket Final, Lower Bracket Quarterfinals, Lower Bracket Semifinal, Lower Bracket Final, and Grand Final, all held live at LocalHost on December 13 and 14.

Five of the six participating teams will appear at the LAN stage, with the final spot determined through early bracket eliminations.

The Teams Fighting for Glory

The Regional Finals will bring together six of North America’s finest:

Upper Bracket

• Shopify Rebellion
• Spacestation Gaming
• M80
• Oxygen Esports

Lower Bracket

• DarkZero Esports
• Wildcard Gaming

Each team is vying not only for bragging rights but also for their share of a €100,000 (~$116,000 USD) prize pool. The champions will walk away with roughly €40,000 (~$46,000 USD) and, more importantly, secure a guaranteed spot at the Six Invitational 2026 in Paris.

What’s at Stake

The Six Invitational is Rainbow Six Siege’s biggest annual event, often compared to the “World Cup” of the game. The 2026 edition, set to run from February 2 to 15 in Paris, France, will gather 20 of the best teams worldwide, including regional champions, Munich Major winners, and Last Chance Qualifier victors — to determine who reigns supreme in the Siege competitive scene.

A win in Philadelphia could completely shift a team’s season trajectory. Alongside the prize money and SI qualification, teams will also earn SI Points, crucial for improving their global rankings and seeding in future international events.

Where and How to Watch

Fans attending in person can grab tickets for USD $20 through Nerd Street’s official site, while online viewers can tune in to every match live on the Rainbow Six Esports Twitch and YouTube channels.

A Grand Stage for North America

The North America League Finals mark one of four major regional events leading up to the Six Invitational, alongside the Europe MENA League, South America League, and Asia Pacific League. Each will determine which teams carry their region’s pride to the global stage.

With tension building and stakes higher than ever, all eyes will be on Philadelphia this December as North America’s best Siege squads fight to become champions, and secure their shot at world glory in Paris.

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100 Thieves have done it. The North American powerhouse has officially reclaimed its spot at the top, winning the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 2 Americas championship after a thrilling Grand Finals showdown against ENVY.

The victory marks a major comeback for 100 Thieves, who had plenty to prove after finishing second in Stage 1 and third at the Mid-Season Finals. This time, they went all the way, lifting the trophy and securing their ticket to the Ignite Grand Finals later this year.

Throne reclaimed. #100T

100 THIEVES RIVALS ARE YOUR IGNITE AMERICAS STAGE 2 CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/BuQxxxxXNJ

— 100 Thieves Esports (@100T_Esports) October 13, 2025

A Dominant Run from Start to Finish

100 Thieves opened the tournament in dominant fashion, topping their group with a flawless 4-0 record, taking down some of the region’s strongest teams including DarkZero and Sentinels.

Their momentum only grew stronger in the Playoffs. The team breezed through Dreamland and ENVY with back-to-back 3-1 victories, before clinching a Grand Finals spot after beating FlyQuest in the Upper Bracket Finals.

Then came the highly anticipated best-of-five rematch against ENVY, who had clawed their way back through the Lower Bracket. The finals delivered five intense games of top-tier Marvel Rivals action:

• Game 1: 100T 2-1 NV – Hell’s Heaven (Domination)
• Game 2: 100T 3-4 NV – Yggdrasill Path (Convoy)
• Game 3: 100T 5-4 NV – Symbiotic Surface (Convergence)
• Game 4: 100T 2-0 NV – Krakoa (Domination)
• Game 5: 100T 2-1 NV – Hall of Djalia (Convergence)

The final scoreline: 100 Thieves 4-1 ENVY.

Eyes Set on DreamHack Atlanta

With their Stage 2 triumph, 100 Thieves secured the lion’s share of the $250,000 prize pool and one of the four coveted qualification spots for the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals, set to take place later this year at DreamHack Atlanta.

Joining them from the Americas region are ENVY, FlyQuest, and DarkZero, while Sentinels, the Stage 1 champion, surprisingly failed to qualify after finishing sixth out of sixteen teams.

Across the other regions, the full lineup for the Grand Finals now includes:

• Americas: 100 Thieves, ENVY, FlyQuest, DarkZero
• EMEA: Virtus.pro, Citadel Gaming, Natus Vincere
• Asia: Crazy Raccoon, REJECT
• China: OUG, Aconyx
• Oceania: ChopperMag

The upcoming world championship will feature the largest Marvel Rivals prize pool yet, $1 million USD, promising to be one of the biggest events in the game’s competitive history.

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