How will the esports tab transform competitive Rainbow Six Siege?

The competitive scene in Rainbow Six Siege is growing larger by the year, especially as Siege X looms on the horizon. Ubisoft has just announced new details regarding an in-game esports tab, which is set for release in Operation Daybreak this June.

It’s clear that Ubisoft is striving to increase esports interest for Siege X, so we’re going to break down how the upcoming competitive tab will affect the tactical FPS in the long term.

Siege’s next season was described in detail during the RE:L0:AD. Titled Operation Daybreak, Clash is receiving a rework, and multiple modernised maps are releasing alongside Siege X. The esports tab is one of the biggest additions coming in Operation Daybreak, so let’s dive into how it’ll be implemented in the shooter’s main menu.

The esports tab was recently revealed in detail during the R6 RE:L0:AD in Rio de Janeiro, so players can finally take a closer look at the feature set to bridge the divide between the casual and competitive fan bases in Rainbow Six Siege. 

Nestled between the career and shop tabs, the new home of esports is conveniently located on the front of Siege X’s homepage. Once the esports tab launches, players will be able to find info about upcoming matches and live games. Included in the tab are major events like the Six Invitational and R6 RE:L0:AD. Eventually, Siege fans will likely be able to stream competitions in-game from the esports page.

Stats on top teams like CAG OSAKA and FaZe Clan will be accessible through the esports tab, which may help new fans identify their favourite competitor. Though the competitive hub will release with only a few features, Ubisoft aims to update it over time, including a planned overhaul in Year 10: Season 3.

In the third season of Year 10, the esports tab will undergo a few major changes. All Tier 1 tournaments will receive individual pages to help fans track the ongoing action. Basic information like the competing teams and overall prize pool will also be listed in the esports hub, so you’ll more easily be able to identify an event’s stakes.

Perhaps the most notable update planned for the esports tab is the addition of a list detailing the global standing of each major team. This seemingly minor, yet important, feature will offer a simple way to process data about which teams are performing the best each season and who might qualify for the next Six Invitational.

Many gamers don’t fully appreciate the scope of esports in 2025. Competitive video games are still a fairly new concept, so there are plenty of players who don’t know much about the esports industry, especially in games with large casual followings, like Rainbow Six Siege or Call of Duty.

By placing esports competitions front and centre in a player’s menu, they’ll be more likely to explore the upcoming competitions. Not all players use Twitch or YouTube, so the esports page offers a chance for spectators to jump straight into the action.

For fans who already enjoy the competitive side of Ubisoft’s tactical shooter, the new tab will seamlessly guide them into understanding the intricacies of Siege esports. An influx of new viewers will likely translate into more funding and attention to Siege esports, a net positive in the long term.

Most competitive games do not offer an esports tab, which is why its addition in Siege X is such a big deal. VALORANT previously introduced an in-game esports hub, which allowed players to access the schedule of upcoming matches and view a list of the most talented teams. The integration of the esports hub is likely one of the reasons why VALORANT has such a strong competitive following, along with continued support for esports by Riot Games.

Whether for VALORANT or Rainbow Six Siege, an in-game esports page should help new fans easily understand basic information about trending competitions. Teaching players about the top teams and offering an easy way to view tournaments in-game are the biggest features that could lead to casual players taking an interest in esports.

Following in the footsteps of Riot Games, the new esports tab may help competitive Siege grow to the size of VALORANT’s esports scene in 2025.

Though the esports tab is still a new concept in competitive gaming, its presence in Siege X will surely help everyday players better understand esports brackets and tournament formats.

Entering the world of esports can be confusing, even as a fan, but as Ubisoft works to improve Siege’s newest menu, we may see an influx of viewers. Esports only stands to grow bigger, so more games will likely add a dedicated tab for their tournaments over the next decade.