Stake Ranked Episode 1 is one of the biggest CS2 tournaments this April, and it’s definitely one of the competitions worth checking out. The event runs for three days—here’s the format, teams, schedule, and where to watch.
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Stake Ranked Episode 1 Overview – Information, Format & Prize Pool
Stake Ranked Episode 1 will be an offline tournament taking place in Barcelona. It runs from April 1–4 and it will include a total of 8 teams. The competition is organized by StarLadder and Stake. The event is a playoffs-only tournament (no group stage).
What makes this tournament especially interesting is the $100,000 prize pool. Here is an overview of all of the prize pool distributions:
| Placement | Prize | Extra |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $25,000 | Slot for Stake Ranked Ep. 2 Qual |
| 2nd | $17,500 | Slot for Stake Ranked Ep. 2 Qual |
| 3rd | $13,500 | — |
| 4th | $11,000 | — |
| 5th–6th | $9,000 | — |
| 7th–8th | $7,500 | — |
Stake Ranked Episode 1 Teams & Matches
Considering the high stakes, it’s no surprise that Stake Ranked Episode 1 will include a lot of big names. The eight teams are:
- G2 Esports
- GamerLegion
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- HEROIC
- BetBoom Team
- Gentle Mates
- Team Nemesis
- 9INE
Team Nemesis nearly missed the event due to visa issues, but they’ve now been cleared to attend. In terms of favorites, G2 Esports definitely stands out here as it has proven itself many times. The team will do everything possible to win this event because it’s been a while since it secured a big LAN competition.
9INE is also a solid option and one of the teams you have to pay close attention to. Last but not least, we have HEROIC, one of the European powerhouses. The team is in a similar state to G2 Esports, so it will be very interesting to see what will happen.
Since the Stake Ranked Episode 1 begins in just a few days from now, we already have access to all of the upcoming matches. Here is what you need to know:
| Match | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G2 Esports | Team Nemesis |
| 2 | BetBoom Team | HEROIC |
| 3 | M8 | Ninjas in Pyjamas |
| 4 | 9INE | GamerLegion |
Stake Ranked Episode 1 – Broadcasting Talent
Since this is going to be an important Tier 2 CS2 tournament for all teams, it’s no surprise the event will be streamed on multiple platforms. People can follow the competition on Twitch and Kick, and we will see the following commentators:
- Brandon “BDog” Rawlings
- Lucy “LucyLuce” Eastwood
- Neo “Ne0kai” Caine
- Harvey “Skriv” Rodgers
- Martin “STYKO” Styk (commentator).
It seems like Stake Ranked Episode 1 will definitely be a tournament worth watching. We expect to see interesting results, so follow us for more details.
