NIP secured a dominant 2-0 victory over FaZe in the lower bracket final of Stake Ranked Episode 2 2026.
The match, played on May 30, 2026, saw NIP advance further in the tournament, concluding FaZe's run. Both teams had previously shown strong form, with FaZe defeating Alliance and NIP overcoming HEROIC in their respective opening matches of the event. The series was played in a best-of-three format.