Team Falcons Reign Supreme at Malta’s EML Regional Finals
The Rainbow Six Siege competitive scene wrapped up an incredible year with the Europe and MENA League (EML) Regional Finals, hosted in Malta on December 6-7, 2025. Team Falcons emerged victorious, claiming the regional crown and punching their ticket directly to the Six Invitational 2026. The BLAST-organized tournament brought together the region’s three elite squads: Team Falcons, G2 Esports, and Team Secret. For an intense weekend of LAN competition that showcased the revamped Siege X gameplay at its finest.
This championship victory cements Team Falcons’ position as one of the world’s most formidable Rainbow Six teams, following their impressive runner-up finish at the Munich Major just weeks earlier.
Tournament Format and Structure
The EML Regional Finals featured a double-elimination bracket condensed into two action-packed days. All matches followed a best-of-three format, ensuring that only the most consistent and adaptable teams could advance. Both Team Falcons and G2 Esports earned direct seeding to the semifinals after dominating the regular season, while other top regional contenders like Virtus.pro and Gen.G battled through earlier rounds.
The tournament format rewarded consistency and mental fortitude, teams had to win multiple series to claim the championship, with G2 Esports ultimately playing three grueling matches across the weekend.
Day One: Upper and Lower Finals Drama
Team Falcons Bounce Back Against G2
The upper final on December 6 delivered immediate fireworks as Team Falcons faced G2 Esports. Despite dropping the opening map on Bank (7-5), Falcons demonstrated championship resilience. They stormed back with commanding 7-2 victories on both Nighthaven Labs and the decider map Skyscraper, sending a clear message about their intentions for the weekend.
G2 Eliminates Team Secret
In the lower final, G2 Esports prevented a potential revenge match against Team Secret, who had defeated them at the Esports World Cup 2025. G2 delivered a clinical 2-0 performance, including a devastating 7-1 demolition on Kafe that left no doubt about their determination to reach the grand final.
Grand Final: Falcons Fly High
Sunday’s grand final showcased Team Falcons at their absolute peak. Facing G2 Esports once again, Falcons needed just two maps to secure the championship—winning Skyscraper 7-4 and Lair 7-5. The victory was particularly sweet given the circumstances: Falcons had already defeated G2 in the upper final, and they maintained that momentum when it mattered most.
This back-to-back triumph over one of Europe’s most storied organizations demonstrated Falcons’ tactical superiority and mental strength throughout the tournament.
What Victory Means: Six Invitational 2026 Awaits
Team Falcons’ championship comes with a massive prize beyond bragging rights a guaranteed invitation to the Six Invitational 2026, Rainbow Six Siege’s world championship. The tournament runs from February 2-15, 2026, with the playoff stage taking place at the Adidas Arena in Paris. Twenty teams will compete for global supremacy, with qualification spots distributed among regional champions, the Munich Major winner, and top performers in global standings.
For Falcons, this direct qualification provides crucial preparation time and eliminates the stress of fighting through global rankings. After finishing second at the Munich Major behind North American powerhouse M80, they’ll enter Paris hungry to claim the ultimate title.
The Road to Malta: Munich Major Momentum
The EML Regional Finals served as a continuation of storylines from the recent Munich Major, where Europe and MENA teams showcased incredible skill. G2 Esports had defeated Team Secret in the upper quarterfinals with dominant map victories of 7-2 and 7-1. Team Falcons then edged past G2 in a tight upper semifinal that included an 8-7 overtime thriller on Lair.
Though M80 ultimately claimed the Munich Major crown with a 3-1 victory over Falcons in the grand final, the regional squads proved they belong among the world’s elite. That competitive experience translated directly into the polished performances we witnessed in Malta.
Looking Ahead
With Team Falcons securing their Six Invitational spot and cementing regional dominance, attention now turns to how other Europe and MENA teams will qualify for the Paris showdown. G2 Esports and Team Secret remain strong contenders through global standings, while the regional league continues to produce world-class talent.
The Malta finals proved that Rainbow Six Siege X has elevated the competitive experience, delivering tactical depth and spectacular plays that keep fans on the edge of their seats. As we head toward February’s world championship, Team Falcons have established themselves as legitimate title contenders—and they’ll be hungry to finish what they started in Munich.
Adrian Kovacs 
Lex Northbyte