UNiTY esports have received a direct invitation to the Stake Ranked Episode 6 Closed Qualifier, where we will compete for a spot at the LAN Finals in Barcelona, Spain. The challenge ahead is clear: win three best-of-three (BO3) series and secure our place among the teams heading to the offline event!
Tournament Overview
Organized by StarLadder in partnership with Stake, Stake Ranked is a Counter-Strike 2 tournament series that gives teams an opportunity to compete on the international stage and earn valuable VRS points.
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Qualifier: October 19–22, 2026
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Location: Online, Europe
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Number of teams: 16
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Format: Single-elimination bracket, all matches BO3
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Main event: November 17–20, 2026
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LAN Finals prize pool: $100,000
The top two teams from the Closed Qualifier will advance to the LAN Finals, where they will join six other teams competing for the trophy and their share of the prize pool.
A Competitive Lineup
The 16-team qualifier features a mix of invited teams and squads that earned their spots through the Open Qualifier. Among the recognizable names in the field are Sangal, Betclic, 9INE, Metizport, FOKUS and Spirit Academy.
With a competitive lineup and a place at the LAN Finals on the line, every series will be crucial.
Three Wins Between Us and Barcelona 🇪🇸
For UNiTY, the mission is simple: win our BO3 matches and take another step forward on the international stage. A successful qualifier would send us to Barcelona to compete against some of Europe's strongest teams in front of a live audience.
Three matches. Three wins. Barcelona.
Follow our social media channels for match updates, results and more from our Stake Ranked Episode 6 campaign.
