TL;DR:
- 20 teams divided into four groups
- Group B labeled as the “group of death”
- Notable storylines include organization-less teams and former teammate matchups
- FaZe Clan and FURIA Esports set for Six Invitational 2024 grand final rematch
- Team BDS enters as favorites after recent tournament victories
Group Stage Overview
The Six Invitational 2025’s group stage promises intense competition with 20 teams divided into four groups. Each group features a balanced mix of teams from different seeding tiers, creating exciting matchups and storylines across all regions.
Group A: The Storyline Group
Group A features an intriguing mix of teams with compelling narratives:
- Unwanted (Former Beastcoast) – BLAST R6 Major Manchester champions
- Team Liquid – Consistent international performers
- M80 – Recently rebuilt roster
- Team Joel (Former Bleed Esports) – Organization-less APAC contenders
- G2 Esports – European qualifiers
Key Storylines
- Former teammates clash as Unwanted faces M80, featuring the reunion of the Manchester-winning roster
- Two organization-less teams (Unwanted and Team Joel) compete for recognition
- Team Liquid aims to break their international trophy drought
- G2 Esports tests their revamped roster with new IGL UUNO
Group B: The Group of Death
Widely considered the tournament’s toughest group:
- FaZe Clan – Six Invitational 2024 runners-up
- Team Secret – European dark horse
- FURIA Esports – Former champions looking to reclaim glory
- Shopify Rebellion – North American champions
- CAG Osaka – APAC challengers
Notable Matchups
- Rematch of Six Invitational 2024 grand final between FaZe Clan and FURIA Esports
- Team Secret’s chance for revenge against FaZe Clan
- Shopify Rebellion’s debut under new organization
Group C: The Champions’ Path
Led by current international champions:
- Team BDS – Esports World Cup 2024 winners
- DarkZero Esports – North American contenders
- Team Falcons – MENA region representatives
- PSG Talon – APAC challengers
- RazaH Company Academy – South American qualifiers
Spotlight
- Team BDS enters as favorites after winning multiple major tournaments
- Former teammates face off as Team BDS meets DarkZero Esports
- Team Falcons looks to repeat their Montreal success
Group D: The Balanced Bracket
A mix of established names and rising stars:
- w7m esports – BLAST R6 Major Montreal champions
- Spacestation Gaming – North American veterans
- Virtus.pro – Six Invitational 2024 Top 3 finishers
- SCARZ – Japan’s top seed
- Oxygen Esports – North American qualifiers
Tournament Format Details
Group Stage (February 3-7)
- Round-robin format
- Best-of-three matches
- Point system:
- 4 points for 2:0 win
- 3 points for 2:1 win
- 1 point for 1:2 loss
- 0 points for 0:2 loss
- Top 4 teams from each group advance
Teams to Watch
FaZe Clan
- Consistent performers throughout 2024
- Back-to-back Brazil League stage winners
- Looking for redemption after 2024’s grand final loss
Team BDS
- Current form makes them tournament favorites
- Back-to-back BLAST R6 Major finalists
- Esports World Cup 2024 champions
Team Liquid
- Never missed a Six Invitational
- Strong international results but lacking trophies
- Looking to break their championship drought
Regional Distribution
- North America: 5 teams
- Europe: 5 teams
- Brazil: 4 teams
- APAC: 4 teams
- MENA: 1 team
- South America: 1 team
Expert Predictions
Group Winners
- Group A: Team Liquid
- Group B: FaZe Clan
- Group C: Team BDS
- Group D: w7m esports
Dark Horses
- Team Secret – Strong performances in recent majors
- Unwanted – Proven giant-killers with Manchester victory
- Shopify Rebellion – Fresh organization with experienced roster
Following the Action
Stay updated with all group stage matches and results through:
- Official R6 Esports Twitter
- Rainbow Six Esports Website
- Live broadcasts on official channels
Note: Group stage matches are not open to the public, but all matches will be broadcast live on official Rainbow Six Siege channels.
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