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DarkZero is a North American esports club whose Rainbow Six Siege team won the 2026 Salt Lake City Major.

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DarkZero official brand mark, adapted for PTG cover format
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Updated August 25, 2026

Commercial snapshot

Founded

2018

Founded by Zachary Matula.[5]

Based in

Las Vegas, United States

The club operates a dedicated Las Vegas training facility.[2]

Signature achievement

Salt Lake City Major 2026 champion

DarkZero defeated Shopify Rebellion 3–1 and received $200,000.[4]

Audience reach

Not publicly disclosed

Ownership

Not publicly disclosed

No current ownership percentages were confirmed.

Current financials

Not publicly disclosed

No current revenue, valuation or profitability disclosure was confirmed.

Category

Gaming peripherals

Partner

Razer

Commercial note

Listed on DarkZero’s official partnership page.[3]

Category

Performance apparel

Partner

Raven

Commercial note

Official apparel relationship displayed by DarkZero.[3]

PTG Database Analysis

DarkZero’s distinctive asset is a centralized, performance-led operating model anchored by its Las Vegas facility. The club describes integrated analytics, physical and mental support, recruiting and in-person training as the “DZ Method,” while PTG keeps roster and match records attached to the Rainbow Six Team entity.[1][2]

The strongest competitive proof point is the 2026 Salt Lake City Major, where Ubisoft’s official competition record lists DarkZero first after a 3–1 final win over Shopify Rebellion. DarkZero’s partnership page connects that performance proposition to bespoke events, content and naming or sponsorship rights and currently displays Raven and Razer.[3][4]

The commercial fit is therefore strongest for brands that can demonstrate products or services through training, performance content or Rainbow Six fan experiences. Every package still needs team, player, platform, territory and term boundaries; current ownership, revenue, valuation, audience methodology, fees and conversion data remain undisclosed in the reviewed sources.[2][3]

References5
  1. [1]DarkZero — Teams — Official roster and club identity
  2. [2]DarkZero — About — Official training model and Las Vegas facility
  3. [3]DarkZero — Partnerships — Official partners and activation proposition
  4. [4]Ubisoft — Salt Lake City Major 2026 — Publisher-operated result, prize and event record
  5. [5]DarkZero — Resorts World Las Vegas partnership — Official founding and Las Vegas operating context

Commercial opportunities

Team rights

Rights should be scoped to a named team, game, market and competition; current terms are not publicly disclosed.

Content and creators

Player, creator and editorial access should be confirmed directly with the club before activation.

Live experiences

Events and fan experiences remain subject to current competition and partner agreements.

Disclosure status

Current fees, audience methodology, revenue and conversion data are not publicly disclosed.

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