Stake Ranked Episode 3 Bracket Unveiled Ahead of Barcelona Event

StarLadder has announced the matchups and bracket for Stake Ranked Episode 3, a $100,000 LAN tournament set to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from July 15-18.

The reigning champions, Ninjas in Pyjamas, will aim to bounce back after a disappointing performance at the XSE Pro League Guangzhou. The team struggled with their temporary roster change, fielding Roman "n0te" Hamze, which resulted in a 1-3 record and early exit from the group stage.

Ninjas in Pyjamas are scheduled to face K27 in their opening match. Their bracket also includes Gentle Mates, although they will play without Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez, as they take on Wildcard.

Making headlines, HEROIC will see the debut of players Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin and Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez. They will face off against 3DMAX in the early rounds of the tournament. Meanwhile, paiN will compete against Phantom in another matchup.

This tournament will follow a double-elimination format, featuring best-of-three matches leading to the grand final, which will be a best-of-five contest. Details about the complete bracket and schedule for the initial matchups are available on the event page.