The full team list for Stake Ranked Episode 5 is now confirmed after Eternal Fire and Nemesis secured the final two spots through the closed qualifier. Eight teams will compete at the $100,000 LAN from October 27–30, only days before the November 2 invitation cutoff for PGL Singapore Major 2026.
Astralis, MIBR, B8, magic, Inner Circle and BIG were already confirmed for the event, with Eternal Fire and Nemesis completing the field.
Eternal Fire and Nemesis survive the qualifier
Eternal Fire earned their place after progressing through WBT, Nuclear TigeRES and K27.
The Gareth “MisteM” Ries-led lineup had to work through several series to secure qualification, including a comeback against Nuclear TigeRES after dropping the opening map.
Nemesis came through the opposite side of the bracket. They defeated Rune Eaters, Sashi and fnatic on their way to the main event.
Their run included a three-map victory over Sashi before they beat fnatic in the qualification match to claim the final spot.
Full team list for Stake Ranked Episode 5
The eight teams attending are:
- Astralis
- MIBR
- B8
- magic
- Inner Circle
- BIG
- Nemesis
- Eternal Fire
The field includes several teams still fighting for position in the VRS ahead of the Singapore Major invitation deadline.
One of the final chances to gain VRS points
Stake Ranked Episode 5 will be played from October 27–30, meaning the event ends just three days before the November 2 cutoff for PGL Singapore Major 2026.
That timing makes the tournament particularly important for teams currently outside the projected invitation zone.
Eternal Fire and Nemesis are both still outside the projected Major places, but their qualification gives them another opportunity to collect VRS points before the deadline.
The same applies to several other teams in the field, with the late timing of the event potentially making individual series important for the final Major ranking.
What’s next?
Stake Ranked Episode 5 will feature eight teams competing for a $100,000 prize pool from October 27–30.
With the field now complete, the next step will be the release of the tournament bracket and opening matchups. The event will be one of the final ranked LANs before the PGL Singapore Major 2026 invitation cutoff.
