eSports Games to Bet On at Stake
An active Stake account is required to place bets on any of the esports titles listed below.
Counter-Strike 2 🔫
A 5×5 tactical first-person shooter released in 2023 as the successor to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, featured in tournaments such as PGL Majors and IEM Katowice.
Dota 2 🛡️
A 5×5 multiplayer online battle arena title, Dota 2 was released in 2013 and is headlined annually by The International, one of esports’ highest-profile prize pool events.
League of Legends ⚔️
A 5×5 multiplayer online battle arena game released in 2009, contested through regional leagues such as the LCK and the annual League of Legends World Championship.
Valorant 🎯
A 5×5 tactical shooter released in 2020, built around unique agent abilities and featured in the VCT circuit, Riot Games’ global competitive structure.
PUBG Mobile 🪂
A battle royale title released in 2018, played in squads of up to 4×4, with competitive circuits including the PUBG Mobile World Cup.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 🏰
A 5×5 mobile multiplayer online battle arena game released in 2016, dominant across Southeast Asian competitive scenes through the M-Series world championship.
Rainbow Six Siege 💣
A 5×5 tactical shooter released in 2015, focused on destructible environments and operator abilities, contested through the Six Invitational and regional leagues.
StarCraft II 🚀
A 1×1 real-time strategy title released in 2010, one of the longest-running esports with events such as the IEM Katowice StarCraft II tournament.
eSports Betting Types
Esports betting on Stake covers multiple wager formats depending on the game, match structure and tournament stage. Some markets apply to a single map, while others cover an entire best-of-series or full tournament outcome. The table below explains the main esports betting types you can find on Stake.
| Bet Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Bet on which side wins the overall match or series. | Team Spirit vs G2 Esports: backing Team Spirit to win a best-of-3 series. |
| Map Winner | Bet on the winner of a single map within a series. | NAVI to win Map 1 on Mirage in a best-of-3 CS2 match. |
| Map Handicap | A virtual map advantage or disadvantage is added to a side’s score before the result counts. | Fnatic minus 1.5 maps in a best-of-3 series. |
| Total Maps (Over/Under) | Bet on the combined number of maps played across a series. | Over 2.5 maps in a best-of-5 League of Legends series. |
| Total Rounds (Over/Under) | Bet on the combined round count within a single map in tactical shooters. | Over 24.5 rounds on a CS2 map between two sides. |
| Correct Score | Predict the exact series score. | Team Liquid to win a Dota 2 series 2-1. |
| Outright Winner | Bet on the overall tournament or league champion before the event concludes. | Backing T1 to win the League of Legends World Championship. |
| First Blood / First Kill | Bet on which side secures the first elimination in a map or round. | NAVI to get first blood in the opening round of a CS2 map. |
| Round Betting | Bet on the outcome of an individual round within a map. | Vitality to win the opening pistol round on Inferno. |
| Player Performance Props | Bet on an individual player’s statistical output during a match. | A named player to record the most kills in a Valorant map. |
| To Qualify | Bet on whether a side advances past a group stage or qualifier. | Cloud9 to qualify from the group stage into playoffs. |
| Live Betting | Place bets on match outcomes and specific events while a game is in progress. | Backing a comeback moneyline after a side loses the opening map. |
Stake eSports Odds
Stake esports betting odds show the potential return for each selected outcome, expressed in decimal format across match winner, map handicap and total markets. These odds shift based on team form, roster changes, map pool statistics, tournament stage and live in-game developments such as economy state or objective control. Stake esports live betting odds for a best-of-3 CS2 series, for example, can move between the pre-match line and the live line once the first map result is confirmed. You can compare odds across multiple esports titles and tournaments directly within the esports section before placing a bet.
eSports Teams on Stake
Natus Vincere (NAVI)
A Ukrainian esports organization competing in Counter-Strike 2, winner of the PGL Major Antwerp in 2022 and a regular fixture in ESL Pro League and IEM events since 2009.
Team Spirit
A Russian Dota 2 roster that won The International in 2021 and 2023, competing regularly across DPC regional leagues and major international qualifiers.
G2 Esports
A European multi-title organization fielding rosters in Counter-Strike 2 and League of Legends, with multiple IEM and ESL Pro League runs since its founding in 2014.
Team Vitality
A French esports organization whose Counter-Strike 2 roster reached the world’s top ranking in 2024, also fielding competitive rosters in Rainbow Six Siege and League of Legends.
Fnatic
A British esports organization founded in 2004, historically strong in League of Legends EU competitions and Counter-Strike, with a long-standing presence across regional leagues.
T1
A South Korean League of Legends organization home to Faker, with multiple World Championship titles and consistent results in the LCK regional league since 2013.
Team Liquid
A Netherlands-based multi-title organization competing in Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2 and League of Legends, with a Dota 2 International title won in 2017.
FaZe Clan
A United States esports organization whose Counter-Strike roster won the PGL Major Antwerp in 2022, also fielding competitive rosters across several other titles.
Start Betting on eSports at Stake by Following These Steps
Esports betting on Stake takes only a few steps once you hold an active account. Each step below takes place directly on the platform.
1 Register an Account
2 Open the eSports Section
3 Select a Match or Tournament
4 Choose a Betting Market
5 Enter Your Wager and Confirm
FAQ
Can you use cryptocurrency to fund esports bets on Stake?
Yes, deposits and withdrawals support multiple cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether, with INR available as a display currency for your balance.
Is there a dedicated esports betting app in India?
Stake betting app functionality is delivered through a progressive web app accessible via your mobile browser, which gives you full odds, live scores and bet slip access without a separate download.
Can you cash out an esports bet before a match ends?
Cash Out availability depends on the specific match and market. When offered, it appears directly on your active bet slip during live betting.
Are esports maps and rounds shown live during betting?
The esports section displays live match statistics such as current map score, round count and match timers, updating as the fixture progresses.
What esports match formats can you bet on?
You can bet on best-of-1, best-of-3 and best-of-5 series formats, depending on the tournament stage and game title, ranging from single-map qualifiers to grand final series.