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Sep 23, 2026, 08:08 PM
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Preview of Stake Ranked Episode 5: Closed Qualifier: Format, Participants, and Day 1 Matches

Daria Ushakova
The logo for the VRS tournament Stake Ranked Episode 5.

The closed qualifier for Stake Ranked Episode 5 kicks off tomorrow. The format, participants, and matches for the first day of play are detailed below.

Format and Dates

The closed qualifier for Stake Ranked Episode 5 will take place online from September 24 to 27. Sixteen teams will participate in the tournament. The event will be held in a single-elimination format. All matches will be best-of-3. Based on the results of the qualifiers, the top two teams will earn spots in Stake Ranked Episode 5.

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List of Participants

  • Fnatic
  • K27
  • Nuclear TigeRES
  • Team Nemesis
  • Sashi Esport
  • WhiteBIT Team
  • SINNERS Esports
  • Iberian Soul
  • ex-RUBY
  • Eternal Fire
  • ex-Zero Tenacity
  • CYBERSHOKE Esports
  • Just Players
  • Rune Eaters Esports
  • Phantom Esports
  • 9INE

Main Tournament Slot Allocation

There is no prize pool for the qualifiers.

  • 1st–2nd place — qualification for Stake Ranked Episode 5.

Schedule for the first day of play

September 24, times listed in Moscow time.

  • 12:00 p.m. — Rune Eaters Esports vs. Team Nemesis;
  • 3:00 PM — Fnatic vs. Just Players;
  • 6:00 PM — CYBERSHOKE Esports vs. K27;
  • 8:30 p.m. — Phantom Esports vs. Iberian Soul.

Where to Watch Stake Ranked Episode 5: Closed Qualifier

  • English-language broadcast: Kick.

Photo — StarLadder.

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Stake Ranked Episode 5
Stake Ranked Episode 5: Closed Qualifier
Daria Ushakova
Daria UshakovaAuthor · CS2 News Author

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