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Following the conclusion of Manchester's Phase 1, where Spacestation Gaming, Team Liquid, CAG Osaka, and Bleed Esports prevailed over their opponents, BLAST has already unveiled the bracket for the tournament's second phase.
Additionally, BLAST has also unveiled the schedule for May 19's games. The first play day, which will follow a BO1 match format, will begin at 1 PM CEST (12 PM GMT).
The first day of action in the Swiss Stage will include two regional derbies and a couple of exciting games for every Rainbow Six Siege fan, including a potential Manchester Major grand final clash.
Bleed Esports and PSG Talon will meet in what will be Fabian "Fabian" Hällsten's first international match as a coach for the South Korean side. He will be facing off against another world champion, as Julio "Julio" Giacomelli lifted the hammer at the Six Invitational 2021. At the same time, SCARZ and CAG Osaka will meet in Rainbow Six Siege's Bravo stream.
Later on, FaZe Clan and Team Secret will meet for the first time since they clashed at the Six Invitational 2023. Meanwhile, the international debutants E1 Sports will play against Team Bliss.
Following the conclusion of these matches, Team BDS and FURIA Esports will meet in what the fans have already labeled as the best match of the day. At the same time, Beastcoast and DarkZero Esports will clash in what will be the second regional match of the day.
Last but not least, Into the Breach will make its international debut against Spacestation Gaming, while M80 will play against Team Liquid.