EA Drops $1M Esports Bomb Into Battlefield REDSEC Circuit
Electronic Arts is entering into competitive gaming with a massive $1 million prize pool for Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode, “Battlefield REDSEC.” The dual tier circuit featuring an Elite Series for pros and an Open Series for all kicks off in December, marking the franchise’s boldest esports push yet.
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Introducing the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series:
🏆 Elite Series (Dec. 10)
🎟️ Open Series (Dec. 12)
💰 Over $1M USD in Season 1 prizing across Americas, EMEA & APAC regions (+$30k Open).Full details: https://t.co/mzWdmeT2Hj pic.twitter.com/0dudgPecjr
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) November 20, 2025
After years of struggling to adapt its signature large scale warfare to esports, Battlefield aims to rival giants like Counter-Strike and VALORANT with online tournaments across Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Elite Series: Pro Draft
- Format: 50 team captains per region draft squads of four players, Battle Royale and Gauntlet modes over three qualifying days, with points based scoring.
- Advancement: Top 25 teams per region qualify for regional finals on December 18.
- Launch: First match day starts December 10 all online.
Open Series: Grassroots Pathway for All
- Format: Open to all skill levels, teams complete 10 Battle Royale and 10 Gauntlet matches across three days for cumulative scores.
- Advancement: Top 250 teams advance to season finals on January 17, 2026.
Launch: Begins December 12.
Prize Pool Breakdown
- Elite – Americas: $50,000 each (x3 qualifying days), Finals: $500,000
- Elite – EMEA/APAC: $20,000 each (x3 qualifying days), Finals: $285,000
- Open – All Regions: N/A (qualifying days), Finals: $10,000 per regional final
Battlefield REDSEC fuses battle royale with Gauntlet modes in EA’s ambitious $1M esports circuit across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.
Fully online events deliver unmatched accessibility, bridging grassroots Open Series players with pro Elite Series squads. This initiative cements Battlefield’s status as a battle royale heavyweight, with aims to disrupt shooter titans like Counter-Strike and VALORANT in the global competitive arena.
This $1M investment signals EA’s long term commitment, potentially reshaping military shooters in the esports landscape.
Since: October 29, 2025
