StarLadder to host second Major of 2025 in Budapest
StarLadder have revealed that they will be hosting the second Counter-Strike Major 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. The Major will take place between November 24 - December 14, 2025 and will have 32 teams and four stages, being the second Major to feature 32 teams following the upcoming BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 which will feature 32 teams for the first time. The Major will have a prize pool of $1,250,000.
StarLadder has also announced that all stages of the Major will have a live audience. The first three stages will take place at the MTK Sportpark while the Playoffs will be at the MVM Dome. Fans can already buy the tickets for the major from the Ticketfairy website.
Source: StarLadder
Earlier in January 2025, India-based esports and gaming firm NODWIN Gaming had completed a complete acquisition of StarLadder.
The Budapest Major will be StarLadder's first Counter-Strike Major since the Berlin Major in 2019. After a lengthy period away from the game, StarLadder announced last year that it would host events in 2025 and 2026. While the first event of 2025 was cancelled, StarLadder will be hosting an event this year in Budapest aside from the Major in September 2025.
The dates and venue for the StarLadder Budapest 2025 Major is as follows:
Stage 1/2
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Stage 1 - MTK Sportspark - Nov 24 - Nov 27
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Stage 2 MTK Sportspark - Nov 29 - Dec 2
Stage 3/ Playoffs
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Stage 3 - MTK Sportpark - Dec 4 - Dec 7
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Playoffs - MVM Dome - Dec 11 - Dec 14
Hosting another Major is an incredible honor, and we’re determined to make it unforgettable. Budapest gives us the perfect stage to push the boundaries of what a live CS2 event can look and feel like. From day one to the Grand Finals, we’re building something that fans - both in the arena and watching around the world - will remember. We invite every Counter-Strike fan to be part of this iconic moment with us.
Roman Romantsov, CEO of StarLadder
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