This ruleset is tentative and subject to change for the upcoming Fall 2026 season.
Rainbow 6 Siege Game Manual
Fall 2026 (Tentative)
THIS TOURNAMENT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, SANCTIONED OR SPONSORED BY UBISOFT OR ANY OTHER GAME DEVELOPER OR PLATFORM.
1. COMPETITION
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S/X, or PS5
Activity: 5v5 Crossplay
Series Lengths:
- Regular Season: Play 2 maps
- Blitz: Best of 3 (BO3)
- Playoffs: Best of 3 (BO3)
2. PLAYERS
- Each team's roster must consist of at least 5 players, with up to 5 bench players
- Games can continue if one team only has 4 players show up to play
- A player may represent only one team's roster in the same MiHSEF R6 competition
3. PRE-MATCH
The Home Team will join a party together, then invite the Away Team. Once all members are in the party and have selected "Ready Up", the party leader will start the game.
- Teams are not allowed spectators unless both teams agree
- Spectators are permitted for streaming purposes only (no communication with players during play)
- A spectator caught abusing spectator mode will have their rights revoked and may face additional penalties
- A 3-minute delay is required for any streaming
4. GAME SETTINGS
Make sure to set these settings before creating the lobby, as most cannot be changed after.
Map Selection (pre-loaded in settings)
| BANK | BORDER | CHALET | CLUBHOUSE |
| CONSULATE | KAFE | NIGHTHAVEN LABS | OREGON |
| SKYSCRAPER |
General Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| HUD Settings | Pro League |
| Game Mode | Bomb |
Match Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Bans | 6 (three per team) |
| Ban Timer | 20 seconds |
| Number of Rounds | 12 |
| Attack/Defense Role Swap | 6 |
| Overtime Rounds | 3 |
| Overtime Score Difference | 2 |
| Overtime Role Changes | 1 |
| Objective Rotation Parameter | 2 |
| Objective Type for Rotation | Rounds Played |
| Pick Phase Timer | 15 seconds |
Health & Damage
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator HP | 100 |
| Friendly Fire Damage | 100 |
| Friendly Fire in Prep Phase | Off |
| Reverse Friendly Fire | Off |
| Injured | 20 |
Character Control & Death
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Sprint | On |
| Lean | On |
| Death Duration | 2 |
| Death Replay | Off |
Tactical Timeout
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Requests Available per Team | 1 |
| Allow Requests From | Everyone |
| Timeout Duration | 45 seconds |
Game Mode — Bomb Parameters
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Duration | 7 seconds |
| Defuse Duration | 7 seconds |
| Fuse Time | 45 seconds |
| Defuser Carrier Selection | On |
| Preparation Phase Duration | 45 seconds |
| Action Phase Duration | 180 seconds |
In the event incorrect players are present or incorrect settings are loaded, the match should be stopped and reset. If a game is completed before realizing the error, the results stand.
5. GAMEPLAY
- Scores must be reported in Fenworks no later than 11:59 PM on the same day as the match
- Report the number of rounds won per team
- Allowed during match sets (BO3) between maps when in playoffs and at championships
6. STOPPAGE OF PLAY
- Intentionally disconnecting during the match is strictly prohibited
- If a player drops, the round will continue uninterrupted until the end of the round. After the round is completed, the player who disconnected may rejoin
- At least 4 players must remain active; otherwise, the disconnecting team forfeits
Server Re-Hosting:
- Each team may request one server re-host per match, provided the first round has not been completed and first blood has not yet occurred in Round 1
- If problems persist after a re-host, the team must play with the remaining 4 players
7. RESTRICTIONS
- Players may receive technical defeats for using bugs
- Unfair play is defined as using scripts or programs that hack the game
- Delaying the match is strictly prohibited and may result in a technical defeat
Spawn killing within the first 3 seconds of the action phase is strictly prohibited. Doing so will result in the loss of the round for the offending team.
- Player skins, backgrounds, victory poses, weapon skins, and charms are allowed
- Must not be currently disabled in competitive game mode
- Report disallowed cosmetics with screenshots/video evidence
Resources
- Official Rainbow 6 Siege Website
- MiHSEF Discord — For tournament updates and support
Last Updated: April 11, 2026