Stake Pulse Beat I CS2 betting odds and markets at Stake

Stake Pulse is a professional CS2 tournament series you can bet on, with Beat I as the first edition. The Virtual Regional Standings Tier 2 tournament circuit gets underway this summer and features top teams and players. All matches of Stake Pulse Beat I are available for live bets and you can livestream every game for free right here when you join Stake Sportsbook.

Stake Pulse Beat I dates, venue and prize pool

Stake Pulse Beat I is the first edition of a new CS2 tournament series. Organised by Black Molly Entertainment and sponsored by Stake, it takes place between 31 July and 5 August. 16 teams will compete in an offline tournament held at the BME Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. A $60,000 prize pool is on the line, with the champions receiving $20,000 in prize money.

How the Stake Pulse Beat format works

The Stake Pulse tournament gets underway with the group stage. 14 teams are invited based on their Valve Regional Standings, while another 2 enter through the qualifiers. The 16 teams are divided into 4 groups.

Each group follows a double-elimination format, where teams are only eliminated after losing 2 matches. After the opening matches, the winning teams play in the winners match, while the losing teams play an elimination match. The deciding match then determines the final standings. All matches are played to the best of 3 games. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the playoffs

The playoffs use a single elimination bracket. Every playoff match, including the Grand Final, is best of 3.

Teams competing at Stake Pulse Beat I

Teams competing at Stake Pulse Beat I either received a direct invitation based on their VRS points or qualified through either of the 2 open qualifiers. Fnatic and Team Liquid enter as two of the tournament’s biggest names. While teams such as Johnny Speeds and 9INE follow with strong regional competition. The full list of 16 teams competing to earn VRS points is as follows:

Fnatic
Team Liquid
6666 Esports
9INE
Acend
Apogee Esports
BRUTE
XCLAN
Lilmix
The Last Resort
EA Copenhagen - Qualified
Johnny Speeds
Metizport
HOTU - Qualified
atpūties
G2 Ares

Stake Pulse Beat I betting odds at Stake

Before placing your bets on Stake Pulse Beat I, check the latest CS2 betting odds on our Esports betting platform to see which teams are favoured. The CS2 odds show your potential payout, and also the implied probability of an outcome. Check the Stake Pulse picks blog to see our analysis and opinions on each team’s chance of success.

CS2 bet types explained: match winner

The match winner market is a standard moneyline bet, where you choose either team you think will win. Remember that matches are played to the best of 3 games.

CS2 bet types explained: map handicap

The map handicap betting market lets you choose either team to win with a map handicap or advantage applied. For example, if you bet on Fnatic -1.5, they’ll need to win by 2 maps. Meanwhile, if you bet on Lilmix 1.5, they need to avoid losing by 2 maps for your bet to win.

CS2 bet types explained: total maps

The total maps betting market at CS2 betting sites gives you the option of betting on the over or under line for the total number of maps played during the match. For example, if you think the match will be finished in 2 maps, you’d bet on under 2.5.

How to bet on Stake Pulse Beat I at Stake

Log in to your account and complete the KYC steps if you haven’t already
Make a deposit using your preferred cryptocurrency or selected local currency.
Search for the team you want to bet on or use the menu to find CS2 > Stake Pulse Beat I to see all live and upcoming games to bet on.
Select the outright betting tab to see tournament outrights.
Choose any bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place your bet.

For more details on how to get started, read our Esports betting guide. We also have a guide specifically for betting on CS2, with an explanation of common Counter-Strike markets.

How to live stream Stake Pulse Beat I and bet in-play

While logged in to your Stake account, you’ll be able to enjoy free live streams of every Stake Pulse Beat I match. To follow the action as it happens, open the match page and select the live stream icon. Live betting is also available throughout the tournament, with odds that are updated in real time based on the latest results of each round.

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