NIP and FaZe are set to clash in the lower bracket final of Stake Ranked Episode 2 on May 30, 2026.
Both teams demonstrated strong performances in their opening matches. FaZe secured a win against Alliance, with Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken achieving a 1.70 rating. Meanwhile, NIP defeated HEROIC, where Martin "stavn" Lund posted 106.8 ADR, a +9.22% round swing, and a 1.85 rating across the series.
In Counter-Strike 2 head-to-head matches, NIP holds a 2-1 lead over FaZe. However, the most recent encounter on May 28, 2026, saw FaZe emerge victorious.
The match is scheduled for 13:00 UTC.