Preview of the closed qualifiers for Stake Ranked Episode 3: format, participants, and schedule for the first day of play

The closed qualifiers for Stake Ranked Episode 3 begin tomorrow. The qualifier format, list of participants, and schedule for the first day of play are detailed below.
Format and Dates
The closed qualifiers for Stake Ranked Episode 3 will take place online from June 18 to 21. Sixteen teams will participate in the event, competing against each other in a single-elimination format. Based on the results of the qualifiers, the top two teams will receive invites to the main stage of the championship.
- See also: ESEA Season 57: North American Finals Preview: Format, Prize Pool, Participants, and Schedule
List of Participants
- FOKUS
- K27
- IC Esports
- JiJieHao
- Walczaki
- ECHO
- Acend
- WW TEAM
- CYBERSHOKE Esports
- 33
- KOLESIE
- Oxuji Esports
- Phantom Esports
- Team Spirit Academy
- SHISHKA
- Noir Verse
Schedule for the first day of competition
June 18, times are in Moscow time.
- 12:00 p.m. — FOKUS vs. Noir Verse.
- 3:00 PM — JiJieHao vs. Phantom Esports.
- 6:00 PM — ECHO vs. KOLESIE.
- 8:30 p.m. — IC Esports vs. Team Spirit Academy.
Where to watch the closed qualifiers for Stake Ranked Episode 3
- English-language stream — kick.
Photo — StarLadder.


