Black Molly Entertainment and Stake Announce Stockholm-Based Tier-2 Circuit

Black Molly Entertainment and Stake Announce Stockholm-Based Tier-2 Circuit

Black Molly Entertainment has announced Stake Pulse, a new VRS tier-two tournament circuit that will take place at BME’s studio facility in Stockholm during autumn 2026.

The circuit will feature three events from AUGUST to October, giving teams a structured competitive schedule between the Major and the end of the season.

Stake Pulse Beat #1 will run from AUGUST 4 to 9 with a $60,000 prize pool. Beat #2 is scheduled for September 21 to 26, while Beat #3 will take place from October 12 to 17. Prize pools for the second and third events have not yet been confirmed.

Each event will feature 16 teams. Fourteen slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Stake Pulse website, with a $2,000 sign-up fee per team. The remaining two spots will be awarded through online qualifiers.

Qualifiers for Beat #1 will take place from June 23 to 24, while registration for the first event opens at 12:00 on June 18.

The sign-up fee includes more than tournament participation. Teams will receive paid accommodation in double rooms, daily catering, local transport between the hotel and studio, and access to practice rooms and a player lounge during their stay.

Matches will be broadcast professionally from Studio 1, with instant replays, on-site interviews, and live commentary included in the production.

The $60,000 prize pool for Stake Pulse Beat #1 will be distributed with $20,000 going to first place, $8,000 to second, $6,000 each to third and fourth, $4,000 each to fifth through eighth, and $1,000 each to ninth through twelfth.