The world of esports is set to expand with an exciting new addition as the popular first-person shooter Battlefield 6 makes its competitive debut. The game is entering the esports arena with an impressive $1 million (~£763,850) circuit for its battle royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC. Fans of the franchise will soon witness the launch of the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series and the Battlefield REDSEC Open Series, which promises thrilling gameplay beginning in early December.
Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series Details
On November 20th, 2025, it was announced that the Elite Series will include 50 team captains from across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. These captains will form teams to engage in intense matches, utilizing both Battle Royale and Gauntlet game modes to claim victory. Each Qualifying Match Day will host six Battle Royale matches, leading into the Gauntlet round where winners are determined.
Teams participating will accumulate Elite Series Points based on their performance, and the top 25 teams from each region will advance to the season finals. All matches are set to be conducted online. For the Americas, the prize is $50,000 (~£38,221) for each Qualifying Match Day, with a substantial $500,000 (~£382,215) reserved for the season finals. Meanwhile, the EMEA and APAC regions will compete for a $20,000 (~£15,289) prize pool and $285,000 (~£217,876) for their finals. The initial matches commence on December 10th, with finals slated for December 18th.
Battlefield REDSEC Open Series For Amateur Competition
The Open Series aims to provide a platform for amateur players from all three regions to showcase their skills. The top 250 teams from ten Battle Royale and ten Gauntlet matches, spanning three days, will earn a spot in the season finals scheduled for January 17th, 2026. Each regional final offers a $10,000 (~$7,644) prize pool, with the first Match Day taking place on December 12th.
Battlefield’s Esports History
The adaptation of Battlefield games for competitive play has been a challenging journey due to their grand-scale nature. However, EA is seizing the opportunity presented by the rise of the battle royale genre to establish its esports mark. Recently, in collaboration with Jack ‘CouRage’ Dunlop, EA hosted their first REDSEC tournament, which saw Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek and Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An emerge victorious. EA is committed to enhancing its esports endeavors by working closely with the community to refine and test new formats for Battlefield 6 competitive circuits.
Electronic Arts (EA) has taken a significant step into esports by announcing the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series and Open Series, signaling a new era for Battlefield 6 in competitive gaming.