Stake Ranked Episode 2
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Stake Ranked EP2 LAN Finals betting odds - bet on Counter-Strike 2 Esports online
Stake Ranked returns for Episode 2, as top Counter-Strike teams from around the world compete for a share of the $100,000 prize pool. Get the latest Esports betting odds for this tournament when you join Stake Sportsbook.
What is the Stake Ranked CS2 series?
The Stake Ranked CS2 series is our very own Counter-Strike 2 tournament. It began in April 2026 and is now into its second episode. It features open qualifiers, with teams able to enter regardless of ranking. By progressing through the qualifiers, teams advance to the LAN Finals.
The Finals of Stake Ranked is an A-tier tournament consisting of a double-elimination bracket. Matches during the tournament are played to the best of 3 games. By beating their opponents, teams advance, and the champions receive $25,000 in prize money.
When and where is the LAN Finals for Stake Ranked EP2 happening?
The LAN Finals for Stake Ranked Episode 2 will take place in Barcelona. The LAN tournament will be held between 27 and 30 May.
Which teams are participating in Stake Ranked EP2?
VRS invited teams
To take part in Stake Ranked EP2, teams either progress through qualifiers or receive an invite based on their Valve Regional Standings (VRS). The following teams were directly invited to the LAN Finals:
9z Team - Argentinian Esports organisation competing in the region of South America. Recently finished 9th-12th at BLAST Open Spring 2026
HEROIC - Norwegian Esports team based in Oslo and competing in Europe. Finished 21st-24th at IEM Krakow 2026.
Alliance - Swedish Esports organisation competing in Europe.
3DMAX - French Esports team that competes in Europe. Finished 9th-12th at IEM Rio 2026.
FaZe Clan - American Esports organisation competing in Europe. Finished 3rd-4th at BLAST Rivals Spring 2026.
Ninjas in Pyjamas - Swedish Esports team competing in Europe. Finished 17th-20th at IEM Krakow 2026
Teams invited from the closed qualifier
Portuguese Esports team Sharks Esports, competing in the region of South America, will enter the Finals having advanced through the closed qualifiers. They defeated Falcons Force, 33 and 100 Thieves to qualify for the Finals.
Magic is a Russian Esports team competing in the CIS region. They reached the playoffs stage, having beaten Tricked Esport, Eternal Fire and Gentle Mates during the closed qualifier.
Bet on Stake Ranked LAN Finals with these Esports bet types
There are lots of ways to bet on the Stake Ranked tournament at Stake, with every match offering a wide variety of betting options. Find out more about Counter-Strike 2 betting markets in our CS2 betting guide, including:
Match winner - twoway - This works like a moneyline bet, where you predict which team you think will win the match.
Map handicap - Bet on either team to win with a map handicap or advantage applied. For example, picking FaZe Clan -1.5 means they’d need to win by 2 maps.
Map winner - This is a prediction on which team you think will win a specific map, with the option to bet on a draw with threeway markets.
Total maps - Bet on the total number of maps played during the match. For example, you can bet on over 2.5 if you think the match will go to a third map.
Outright bets - These markets let you predict the final winners of the tournament.
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Esports betting tips and strategies you can apply to Stake Ranked EP2
Make the most of our guides and picks - We’ve got detailed guides on Esports betting and CS2. What’s more, we also share our expert opinions and analysis of upcoming events. Take a look at our Stake Ranked picks before you bet.
Research key stats for each team - When making our picks, we check the latest stats, including map win percentage and map pick rates. These are good indicators of the strengths and weaknesses of each team.
Check recent form and roster updates - Stake Ranked is an A-tier tournament, so it’s worth checking to see how teams have performed at recent Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournaments. Look specifically at tournaments that are on the same level or higher. It’s also a good idea to look for any recent changes to a team’s roster.
Bet on Stake Ranked live with our free live streaming service on Stake
Free live streams are available on all Stake Ranked matches here at Stake, so you can follow the action as it happens. Simply log in to your account and select the match while it’s in-play to see the stream. Our guide to free live streams has more info. We also offer live betting markets, so you can bet on every match as you watch.
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