Which Rainbow Six Siege eSports Teams are the best?
ESL is a popular global eSports organization with competitive tournaments across eleven different video games including Rainbow Six Siege. In March 2016, Rainbow Six Siege Pro League was born and in just two years of its creation Rainbow Six Pro League has attracted over 20 eSports clubs & organizations from all over the world. With the sheer number of Rainbow Six Siege teams out there, which of them are currently considered the best? Here’s the Top Rainbow Six Siege eSports Teams from the good to the best teams from Europe & Americas.
Top Rainbow Six Siege Teams
15. Immortals
Immortals is a North America eSports club founded in 2015 by Noah Whinston. Although Immortal’s known best for their LoL team, they also currently have two other active teams. Clash Royale and Rainbow Six Siege whose roster is based in Brazil. The club recently made roster updates to their Rainbow Six Siege team, adding José “Bullet1” Victor and Lucca “MKing” Coser to their active roster.
Notable achievements:
R6 Pro League Season 8 LATAM (October 2018) – 2nd Place - $0 (Qualified for Season 8 Finals)
R6 Six Major Paris 2018 LATAM (July 2018) – 2nd Place - $0 (Qualified for Six Major Paris)
Total winnings: $922,717.22
14. Space Station Gaming
Space Station Gaming is a North America eSports club that was founded by Shaun “Shonduras” McBride, who was a Snap Chat enthusiast and vlogger of YouTube channel Space Station. As the popularity of Space Station grew, Shaun and his crew began expanding the club membership and hub, it attracted the interests of popular gamers around the country and thus Space Station Gaming was formed.
Notable achievements:
R6 US Nationals Champions Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 2018) - 3rd Place - $5,000
R6 Pro League Season 7 North America (April 2018) – 3rd Place - $6,000
Total earnings: $102,385.00
13. PaiN Gaming
PaiN Gaming is a Latin American eSports Club founded in 2010.
Notable achievements:
OGA PIT Season 1 LATAM (July 2018) – 2nd Place - $3,750
R6 BR6 Season 2 (November 2017) – 3rd Place - $1,822.73
R6 BR6 Season 1 (August 2017) – 3rd Place - $1,908.50
Total earnings: $940,485.47
12. Cloud9
Cloud9 is a North America eSports Club that was founded in 2013 by Jack Etienne. Cloud9 found its first success and breakthrough when it was one of the first North American teams to win a major championship in Counter Strike: GO. Cloud9 entered the Rainbow Six Siege competitive scene recently when they signed on a former Rainbow Six Siege team called Beastcoast back in June of 2018.
Notable achievements:
R6 US Nationals Champions Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 2018) - 3rd Place - $5,000
DreamHack Montreal 2018 (September 2018) - 1st Place - $25,000
Total earnings: $8,359,159.18
11. ENCE eSports
ENCE eSports is a Finnish multigaming eSports organization that was founded in 2013 by Petri "Procyon" Hämälä. The organization was created and operated out of Finland.
Notable achievements:
R6 Challenger League Season 8 Europe (November 2018) – 2nd Place - $1,250.00
R6 OGA PIT Season 1 Europe (July 2018) – 2nd Place - $3,750.00
R6 Nordic Championship Season 2 Sweden (December 2017) – 2nd Place - $4,183.90
R6 Season 6 Finals Sao Paulo, Brazil (November 2017) - 1st Place - $75,000
Total earnings: $296,091.00
10. Team Liquid
Team Liquid is a North America eSports club founded and established by Victor “Liquid’Nazgul” Goossens in 2000. Liquid has a great global presence and reach with team in Europe, and active competitive involvement in 14 different games. Liquid continues to see success with the aid of partnerships with Alienware and aXiomatic. Currently Liquid’s Rainbow Six Siege roster is based in Brazil.
Notable achievements:
R6 Pro Leauge Season 7 Finals Atlantic City (May 2018) - 1st Place - $75,000
R6 Pro League Season 7 LATAM (April 2018) – 2nd Place - $0 (Qualified for Season 7 Finals)
Total earnings: $25,493,470.66
9. Team Secret
Team Secret is a Europe based eSports club founded in 2014, originally said to have been formed by players from Natus Vincere, Fnatic, and Alliance.
Notable Achievements:
R6 ESL Premiership Winter 2018 – 1st Place - $6,000,00
R6 EU Pro League Season 8 (October 2018) - 3rd place - $6,000.00
R6 Six Major Paris (August 2018) - 3rd place - $25,000.00
Total Earnings: $7,796,941.64
8. Ninjas in Pyjamas
Founded in 2000 by Tommy “Potti” Ingemarsson and Tootzi, Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP) is one of the largest and oldest professional eSports club in the world.
Notable achievements:
R6 OGA PIT Season 2 (October 2018) – 2nd Place - $3,750
R6 Six Major Paris LATAM (July 2018) – 1st Place - $0 (Qualified for Six Major Paris 2018)
Total winnings: $3,093,033.09
7. PENTA Sports
PENTA Sports is a German eSports club that was founded in 2013 as part of a merger involving five clubs. In 2017 PENTA Sports placed first in both 1st and 2nd edition of Pro League tournaments organized by Electronic Sports League in Rainbow Six Siege.
Notable achievements:
R6 Season 7 Finals Atlantic City (May 2018) - 2nd Place - $30,000
R6 Season 6 Finals Sao Paulo, Brazil (November 2017) - 3rd Place - $15,000
R6 Season 5 Finals Cologne, Germany (August 2017) - 1st Place - $75,000
R6 Season 4 Finals Katowice, Poland (May 2017) - 1st Place - $75,000
R6 Season 1 Finals Cologne, Germany (May 2016) - 1st Place - $25,000
Total winnings: $940,531.64
6. Rouge
Rouge is a North American eSports team based out of Las Vegas. Rouge was founded in May 2016 and has already popularity and interest among DJ, producer, and music executive Steve Aoki and the Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons who are investors of the club.
Notable achievements:
R6 US Nationals Champions Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 2018) - 1st Place - $20,000
R6 Season 7 Finals Atlantic City (May 2018) - 3rd Place - $15,000
Total winnings: $605,880.35
5. Black Dragons
Black Dragons was founded in 2014 by Nicolle “Cherrygumms” Merhy. Black Dragons is a Brazilian eSports club.
Notable Achievements:
R6 Season 6 Finals Sao Paulo, Brazil (November 2017) - 2nd Place - $30,000
R6 Season 4 Finals Katowice, Poland (May 2017) - 2nd Place - $30,000
Total Earnings: $ 75,322.21
4. Mockit eSports
Mock-It is a European eSports club that was founded in 2015 by Flex My Buns. Mock-It is now an international eSports organization with several offices and personnel in North America, Europe, China, and Australia. They have had several successful teams across Halo, Fortnite, PUBG, and Rainbow Six Siege.
Notable achievements:
R6 Castle Siege Minor Germany (November 2018) – 2nd Place - $2,547.65
R6 EU Pro League Season 8 Europe (October 2018) – 2nd Place - $0
R6 Coupe de France Aubervilliers, France (June 2018) – 1st Place - $14,000.00
R6 Gamers Assembly France (April 2018) – 3rd Place - $600
Total winnings: $128,212.52
3. FaZe
FaZe is a North America eSports club founded in 2010 by gamers Resistance, Housecat, and Clipz. They first entered the Rainbow Six Siege ESL League in January of 2018 when they acquired the roster of a former Brazilian team called Team Fontt.
Notable achievements:
R6 Season 8 Finals Rio de Janeiro (November 2018) - 2nd Place - $30,000
R6 OGA PIT Season 2 (October 2018) – 1st Place - $6,750
R6 Pro League Season 8 LATAM (October 2018) – 1st Place - $0 (Earned Spot in Season 8 Finals)
BR6 2018 Season 1 Champions (September 2018) – 1st Place - $0
Total winnings: $4,090,180.67
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaZeClan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFaZeClan
Team Roster: https://pro.eslgaming.com/r6/proleague/team/faze/
2. Evil Genius
Evil Genius, often known as EG for short was founded in 1999. EG is one of the oldest North American esports establishments and also LAN veterans to most. Currently EG has 5 players in their Rainbow Six Siege roster.
Notable achievements:
R6 US Nationals Champions Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 2018) - 2nd Place - $10,000
R6 Six Major Paris (August 2018) - 2nd Place - $55,000
R6 OGA PIT Season 1 North America (July 2018) - 1st Place - $6,750
R6 DreamHack Austin (June 2018) - 2nd Place - $12,000
R6 Six Invitational (February 2018) - 2nd Place - $80,000
Total winnings: $20,943,018.71
1. G2 eSports
G2 eSports was founded in 2013 by Carlos ‘Ocelote’ Rodriguez. G2 eSports is a Europe based team with a total of 58 members, of which 7 are on their Rainbow Six Siege team. G2 acquired and signed on Penta Sport’s former Rainbow Six Siege team in August 2018, who have continued their success as one of the best teams currently.
Notable achievements:
DreamHack Winter 2018 (November 2018) - 1st Place - $25,000
R6 Season 8 Finals Rio de Janeiro (November 2018) - 1st Place - $75,000
R6 Six Major Paris 2018 (August 2018) - 1st Place - $150,000
Total winnings: $4,090,180.67
Rainbow Six Pro League Season IX 2019 is officially underway. These teams will continue to compete at a high level, it will be interesting to see what types of strategies each of these teams will bring to the table. Whether you are a fan of the teams or the game, there’s no doubt that you wouldn’t find the Pro League games enjoyable. You just might find a few new tips and tricks to add to your own gameplay. Head on over to the ESL homepage and follow the action!
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