StarLadder and Stake have announced two major CS2 LAN tournaments for fall 2026. The first event, StarLadder StarSeries Season 20, is scheduled for September 17-20, 2026, with a $500,000 prize pool. The winner will receive $100,000 for players and $100,000 for the club. Natus Vincere is the defending champion of this tournament.

The second event, Stake Ranked Episode 4, will take place from October 1-4, 2026, featuring a $100,000 prize pool and eight teams. Six teams will receive direct invites based on the VRS global ranking from August 3, starting from the 13th place. The remaining two slots will be determined through qualifying competitions.