Stake Ranked Episode 6 dates and location
StarLadder is organizing the tournament. Matches will be played on LAN, with the teams competing at the same venue.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 17–20, 2026 |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Participants | 8 teams |
| Prize pool | $100,000 USD |
| Local time | CET, UTC+1 |
Which teams are playing in Barcelona?
As of November 3, all eight teams are listed on the event page. Six received invitations through the global Valve Regional Standings (VRS), while two came through the closed qualifier.
| Team | Qualification route |
|---|---|
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | VRS invitation |
| GamerLegion | VRS invitation |
| Luminosity | VRS invitation |
| Alliance | VRS invitation |
| BIG | VRS invitation |
| Inner Circle | VRS invitation |
| Sangal | Closed qualifier |
| UNiTY | Closed qualifier |
Double elimination and a BO5 grand final
Episode 6 is listed as a double-elimination tournament with upper and lower brackets. Teams that lose in the upper bracket get another chance through the lower bracket. Series are best of three maps (BO3), with a best-of-five grand final (BO5).
The champion’s share of the prize pool is $25,000, with $17,500 for the runner-up.
Match schedule and where to watch
As of November 3, exact match start times and opening pairings have not been confirmed. Barcelona will use CET, UTC+1 during the event, one hour ahead of UTC.
An official list of Episode 6 broadcasts has not yet been confirmed.
Source: StarLadder, HLTV.
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