Stake Esports has announced that the Stake Pulse tournament series will continue in 2027 with six tier-two Counter-Strike 2 events and increased prize pools. The circuit will expand from three tournaments in 2026 to six next year, with the first three featuring $80,000 in prize money each.
All six tournaments will take place at the Black Molly Entertainment (BME) studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Each event will feature 16 teams, with two places available through open qualifiers.
Six Stake Pulse tournaments scheduled for 2027
The organizers confirmed the complete calendar for next year, with the first event beginning on February 16. Three tournaments will take place during the first half of 2027, followed by three more between July and October.
The official schedule is:
- Stake Pulse Beat IV — February 16–21, $80,000
- Stake Pulse Beat V — April 6–11, $80,000
- Stake Pulse Beat VI — April 26 – May 1, $80,000
- Stake Pulse Beat VII — July 6–11, prize pool TBA
- Stake Pulse Beat VIII — August 17–22, prize pool TBA
- Stake Pulse Beat IX — October 26–31, prize pool TBA
The first three events will offer a combined $240,000 in prize money. The organizers have not yet announced the prize pools for the remaining three tournaments.
Following the successful debut of the Stake Pulse tournament series in 2026, we’re glad to announce that the series will continue into 2027 with increased prize pools and a total of six tier 2 events.
The circuit will retain its format of 16 teams per Beat with two spots up for grabs through qualifiers for each of the six Beats. All events will be produced by @bmeproduction at the same Nordic studio with our all inclusive team packages covering accommodation, catering, transport and private practice rooms.
More information regarding Open Registration will follow closer to each event.
— Stake Esports (@StakeEsports) November 2, 2026
Stake Pulse retains its 16-team format
The tournament series will continue using the same format introduced in 2026. Each edition will feature 16 participating teams, with two places awarded through open qualifiers and the remaining 14 available through open registration.
The existing tournament format consists of four GSL groups played as Bo3 series, followed by an eight-team single-elimination playoff bracket.
Black Molly Entertainment will continue producing all six tournaments at its Stockholm studio. Participating teams will also receive all-inclusive packages covering accommodation, catering, local transportation and private practice rooms.
The organizers confirmed that further details regarding open registration will be announced closer to each event.
Stake Pulse expands after its 2026 debut
Stake Pulse launched in 2026 with three tier-two tournaments held between August and October. The series provided teams with additional opportunities to compete for prize money and improve their positions in the Valve Regional Standings.
The first two editions featured $60,000 prize pools, while Stake Pulse Beat III increased the amount to $80,000.
Ninjas in Pyjamas won the third edition in October after defeating MIBR 2:1 in the Grand Final. The event featured several teams competing for ranking points ahead of the PGL Singapore Major 2026 invitation deadline.
With six tournaments scheduled for 2027, the circuit will offer more opportunities for tier-two teams to compete in LAN events throughout the season.
