WYLDE marks its return to the highest echelon of Rainbow Six: Siege esports as they qualified for the BLAST Europe Middle East and North Africa (Europe MENA) League 2025 – Stage 1, through the Challenger Series.
The team hasn’t competed in tier 1 Rainbow Six: Siege esports since the merger of the European and MENA regions.
This was due to the organisation opting to develop a rookie roster that could qualify for the main European league.
The Cork-based team, co-owned by record-breaking athlete Usain Bolt, were excited to celebrate their achievement with fans on social media.
Their qualification is part of a year-long progression from their initial team trials that ended in June 2024 and now to the pinnacle of European Rainbow Six: Siege esports.
The roster featured UK talent of Kieren “Bmzy” Harley-Pesce and Aaron “ProphetKing” Kennedy. Alongside the Irish favourite and in-game leader, Evan “Evan” McDonnell.
As WYLDE CEO, Steve Daly, said in the team’s social media statement:
“Our Academy exists as a central building block. Last weekend’s accomplishments reflect the hard work, patience, and expertise we have invested in creating a first-class Academy structure.”
Further elaborating on the team’s LinkedIn account, he stated, “We founded WYLDE to redefine the standards of a professional esports club. This commitment has allowed WYLDE players and teams to compete on the global stage.”
In this statement, he would go on to summarise the team’s journey to where they are now, praising the efforts of the team and staff.
The team’s next target will be the main event as they will face tough competition, including UK-based teams Fnatic and Wolves.
It is yet to be seen whether WYLDE will see them as friends or rivals, but it’s certain that these matches will be packed with excitement.
BLAST Europe MENA League 2025 – Stage 1 will kick off next month on Friday, June 16th 2025.
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