Ubisoft at the Esports World Cup 2026: Rainbow Six Siege and Trackmania

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The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 is underway, and two Ubisoft titles are included in the lineup of world-class international competition: Rainbow Six Siege and Trackmania. The EWC is an annual seven-week event that celebrates competitive excellence and esports fandom, featuring the world’s top esport clubs and best-in-class esports titles. For the first time ever, the EWC is taking place in Paris, highlighting the diversity and strength of the gaming and esports ecosystem in France.

"The Esports World Cup coming to Paris is a defining moment for the global esports industry and for the players and fans who make it so vibrant. Esports is no longer a subculture, it's a global sport and an entertainment powerhouse, with professional athletes, dedicated fanbases, and events that rival traditional sports in scale and passion." said François-Xavier Deniele, VP Marketing & Esports, R6 at Ubisoft. "As a French publisher, we are especially proud to see Rainbow Six Siege and Trackmania represented on this world stage, here in France. Their presence in the Esports World Cup reflects the strength of our communities and the role Ubisoft continues to play in shaping competitive gaming around the world.”

Rainbow Six Siege’s competition will run from August 4-15, with players competing for a slice of a $2,000,000 prize pool. Team Secret is returning to defend their EWC title against the best teams of Stage 1 of the regional leagues from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and MENA.

With more than 100 million registered players, Rainbow Six Siege has built one of the most established competitive ecosystems in esports. For over a decade, its global esports ecosystem has connected players, teams, and fans through an international