The gaming community is abuzz as Battlefield 6 makes a bold entry into the esports arena. This thrilling development brings forth a $1 million (~£763,850) competition, centering on the game’s battle royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC.
Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series Details
In an exciting announcement on November 20th, 2025, the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series was introduced, showcasing a roster of 50 team captains from the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. These captains will form teams of four to vie for victory in high-stakes matches. Matches in this series will combine Battle Royale and Gauntlet modes, with Qualifying Match Days consisting of six Battle Royale contests, where the top eight teams advance to the Gauntlet showdown.
Participants will accumulate Elite Series Points based on their in-game achievements, leading to coveted spots in the season finals across three Qualifying Match Days. The top 25 teams from each region will battle it out online. For the Americas, a $50,000 (~£38,221) prize is at stake during each Qualifying Match Day, with $500,000 (~£382,215) distributed among the finalists. EMEA and APAC regions will compete for $20,000 (~£15,289) in the qualifiers, aiming for a share of $285,000 (~£217,876) in the finals. The competition kicks off on December 10th, with finals slated for December 18th.
Battlefield REDSEC Open Series For Amateur Competition
The Battlefield REDSEC Open Series invites amateur players across all three regions to test their skills. Teams accumulating the highest scores over ten Battle Royale and ten Gauntlet matches in three days secure a spot in the January 17th, 2026, finals. Each region’s finals boast a $10,000 (~$7,644) prize pool, with the first Match Day scheduled for December 12th.
Battlefield’s Esports History
Battlefield’s transition into esports has been fraught with challenges due to the game’s expansive nature. However, with Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, EA aims to harness the popularity of the battle royale format for its competitive endeavors. Recently, EA collaborated with Jack ‘CouRage’ Dunlop to launch the first REDSEC tournament, which saw victory by Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek and Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An.
Besides launching this battle royale circuit, EA intends to engage with the community, experimenting with formats that could become part of a broader competitive Battlefield 6 multiplayer circuit.