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6 reasons you NEED to be at Six Invitational

Isa Tousignant

Isa Tousignant is a Montréal-based editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. All were transformative. 

This article was published on January 12, 2023.

February will be a lively month for gamers! Montréal is THE place to be for the Six Invitational 2023, a cornerstone event in the annual esports calendar. It’s more than just a competition: presented by Ubisoft, this world championship of the hit game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is a chance for the community to gather in person for the final playoffs and Grande Finale, from February 17 to 19, at the iconic Place Bell.

Here are six reasons to get your tickets NOW.

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1. The energy.

Esports are fun to stream live, sure, but nothing compares to the electricity in the air when you watch the world’s best players do their thing live, in the flesh! This gathering at Place Bell is the first time the event is open to the public again since 2020, so it’s a historic moment.

 

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2. The exclusivity.

In addition to watching players from around the world battle it out to lift the hammer, Ubisoft has got exclusive perks up its sleeve. Only those there in person will have access to these unique activities and experiences yet to be revealed.

 

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3. The access.

This year will see the top 20 teams competing, including North America’s DarkZero, Astralis, XSET and Oxygen, European great Wolves Esports, Rogue and G2, and w7m esports from Brazil. The qualifiers continue to fill the coveted final spots. You’ll get the rub shoulders at signings and Q&A sessions with the best of the best.

 

4. The Squad bundles.

With the purchase of your tickets, no matter the tier, you’ll get an attendee Squad bundle with in-game items including headgear, uniform, weapon skin and operator portrait. If you choose the Elite Pass you’ll get even more!

 

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5. The perfect tier.

There are two types of passes to choose from: the Operator Pass or the Elite Pass. At an early-bird cost of $125, the Operator gives you 3-day pass allowing you to sit anywhere in the Operator zone, plus 1 attendee Squad bundle as mentioned. The Elite, costing $325 if you get it now, gets you a 3-day pass allowing you to sit anywhere in the Elite zone as well as the same attendee Squad bundle, PLUS 1 VIP Squad bundle, a fast pass to enter the venue, signing sessions and Q&A sessions, and a cute Six Invitational 2023 beanie.  

 

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6. The location.

Located in Laval, Place Bell is a historic space for sports, with both an Olympic skate ring and two smaller rinks that have hosted iconic games. While you’re there, get a bite at beloved Indian street food spot Spice Bros, or get a taste of Mexico at Mont Tacos. Burger lovers won’t want to miss Notre-Bœuf-de-Grâce (their smashburger comes highly recommended), while pizza fans will find their bliss at Gatto Matto. And there’s no wings like La Cage wings.

 

See you there!

Isa Tousignant

Isa Tousignant is a Montréal-based editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. All were transformative. 

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