Black Molly Entertainment (BME) is proud to announce a new partnership with Stake to produce and host Stake Pulse, an upcoming VRS Tier-2 tournament circuit.

Set to take place during the autumn of 2026, the series will feature three individual events, known as "Beats," hosted live at the BME Studio facility in Stockholm. 

The Pulse Beats

Stake Pulse will consist of three distinct events designed to provide a high-stakes environment for 16 Counter-Strike teams. The first tournament will have a total prize pool of $60,000.

The confirmed schedule for the 2026 circuit is as follows:

• Stake Pulse Beat #1: August 4-9 - $60,000
• Stake Pulse Beat #2: September 21-26 
• Stake Pulse Beat #3: October 12-17 

Tournament Format and Entry

Each event in the Stake Pulse series will follow a structured competitive format:

• Group Stage: 16 teams competing in 4 GSL groups (Best-of-3).
• Playoffs: Single Elimination 8-team bracket culminating in a Grand Final.
• Participation: 2 teams will qualify through online qualifiers, while 14 slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis via the Stake Pulse website.

The Stake Pulse Experience

All participating teams will be receiving paid accommodation (3x Double bed rooms), paid catering every day (lunch/dinner), but also access to their dedicated practice rooms and player lounge. This tournament will also feature professional broadcasts from Studio 1 featuring instant replays, on-site interviews, and professional commentary.

Stake Pulse Beat I

Stake Pulse Beat I will consist of 16 teams in total and offer 14 slots on a first-come, first-serve basis. The sign-up fee is $2,000 per team and includes hotel accommodation, catering, local transportation from Hotel to Studio and access to practice room during the week (as long as you are still in the tournament). 2 slots will be given to Open Qualifiers, hosted during June 2026 23-24. These two teams will win their slot to the tournament.

Dates: August 4-9
Location: BME Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
No. of teams: 16 (14 open registration, 2 online qualifiers)
Registration opens: 12:00, 18th of June, 2026

Sign-up fee: $2,000 per team

Prize pool: $60,000
Prize distribution, Stake Pulse Beat I

Team 1: $20,000

Team 2: $8,000

Team 3-4: $6,000  [a total of $12,000]

Team 5-8: $4,000 [a total of $16,000]

Team 9-12: $1,000 [a total of $4,000]

All information will be available here at the website: www.stakepulse.gg