SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 14 March – Ubisoft today announced that the highly anticipated BLAST R6 season kick-off tournament, RELOAD, will be the first official competition played on Siege X—offering an exclusive pre-release showdown ahead of the game’s official launch on 11 June.
Event Details:
- Dates: 9May, 2025 – 19 May, 2025 (AET)
- Final Phase (Open to the Public): 17-19 May, 2025 (AET)
- Streaming: The entire tournament will be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and other select platforms.
- Final Phase Venue: Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro
Carioca Arena 1, located in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, is renowned for hosting the basketball events during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Its design, inspired by the city’s mountainous landscape, offers a unique and immersive experience for both players and spectators. This iconic venue, which has witnessed numerous historic sporting moments, will now serve as the stage for the thrilling conclusion of the BLAST R6 RELOAD tournament.
Bringing together the 20 partnered R6Share Teams from around the world, RELOAD introduces an exciting and refreshing new format designed to elevate the competitive experience for both players and fans.
Competition Highlights:
- First Competitive Matches on Siege X:
BLAST R6 RELOAD will be the first tournament to showcase Siege X in a high-stakes esports setting, giving players and fans a thrilling first look at the game’s next evolution.
- A Fresh Competitive Format:
The tournament will introduce new and dynamic rules to competitive Rainbow Six Esports, adding more fun and excitement to each match.
- World-Class Competition:
20 teams from across the globe will battle for supremacy, putting Siege X’s enhanced mechanics and tactical innovations to the test.
“Reload isn’t just a tournament—it’s a fresh start for competitive Siege,” said François-Xavier Deniele, VP, Esports & Competitive Gaming at Ubisoft. “This event is special for many reasons: it celebrates the release of Siege X, introduces a fresh format, and showcases our 20 partner teams. Following RELOAD our annual ecosystem will kick off, offering exciting competitions and opportunities for players and fans alike throughout the year!”
As the excitement builds, Reload promises to bring an exciting twist to competitive Rainbow Six, offering fans an engaging mix of online action and a thrilling live finale in Rio de Janeiro. Tickets for the Event can be purchased here: https://www.eventim.com.br/artist/reload-rio/
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About BLAST
We’re on a mission to take esports to the next level of global entertainment. We excite and invite billions of fans to join the esports revolution. We create live and digital experiences – from tournaments that pack out major arenas around the world to great content that’s guaranteed to blow your socks off.
We are famous for our unparalleled production quality and game changing fan-first moments. Bringing together the best teams and biggest superstars to fight it out for glory and multi-million dollar prize pools. Attracting tens-of-thousands of fans to our crazy-big-adrenaline-pumped live events in big arenas from London and Copenhagen to Atlanta and Sao Paulo, with millions more watching at home from all around the world on our global broadcasts.
We work with some of the world’s best game publishers and brands to elevate their properties into amazing esports experiences. We are currently working with world-leading game publishers Epic Games, Valve and Ubisoft to produce, market and deliver esports for popular titles Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards, and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC.
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