The much-anticipated first season of the Battlefield REDSEC Open Series has been postponed to 2026, a decision made by Electronic Arts (EA). The delay is attributed to specific in-game issues impacting the amateur tournament series, while the professional circuit, the Elite Series, remains unaffected and on schedule.
Delay Details and Community Impact
Reports suggest that EA had intended to launch both the Elite and Open Series simultaneously. However, due to the identified issue, the start of the Open Series has been pushed to next year. This delay means that the REDSEC community competition will not commence on December 12th, 2025, as originally planned. EA promises to update fans on the new start date for the inaugural matches in 2026. While the Elite Series proceeds as planned, the Open Series delay has caused disappointment among participants and fans eager for the amateur scene’s action.
The Open Series invites players of varying skill levels to compete for an opportunity to join the next season’s Elite Series. The tournament spans the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, offering a $10,000 (~£7,500) prize for top teams in each region. Interested players can register or form teams on Register.gg.
The Elite Series Schedule Revealed
The Elite Series stands as the pinnacle of Battlefield REDSEC’s esports competition, with the best professional players vying for glory. Despite the Open Series delay, the Elite Series will kick off on December 10th, 2025. The event involves 50 team captains drafting squads, aiming for a top 25 finish to secure a spot in the Season Finals and a share of the $1 million (~£750,000) prize pool.
Sources have outlined the schedule and scoring details for the Elite Series. The competition days are set for December 10th, 11th, and 16th, with the Season Finals starting on December 18th, 2025. Each match day follows a two-stage format, beginning with six battle royale matches involving 25 teams in two groups. Successful squads advance to Stage Two, featuring a single Gauntlet game — a round-based elimination mode.
The Season Finals will feature the top 25 teams competing in a battle royale lobby, with the top eight advancing to the Gauntlet. The final standings will be determined by the Gauntlet finals, where the last team standing will claim the championship title for the season.