The first episode of the Stake Ranked tournament, held in Barcelona, has concluded. In a tense Grand Final, the European roster of G2 Esports proved stronger than the Russian squad BetBoom Team. The match ended with a 2:1 map score in favor of the "Samurai."

Match Progression

The final battle was incredibly close, with the winner determined only on the decider map:

  • Anubis: BetBoom Team started the series strong, taking their opponent's map pick with a score of 13:10.
  • Ancient: G2 fought back and leveled the series, clinching a victory in the final moments - 13:11.
  • Dust2: On the deciding map, G2's experience prevailed. Despite resistance from BB, the "Samurai" closed out the game 13:9.

Prize Pool Distribution

The total prize pool for the tournament was $100,000. The top three finishers took home the bulk of the sum:

  • G2 Esports - $25,000
  • BetBoom Team - $17,500
  • GamerLegion - $13,500

The Stake Ranked Episode 1 tournament took place from April 1 to 4, 2026, in Spain. Eight top-tier teams participated in the competition, fighting for the title of the series' first champion.

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