StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Schedule of Stage 1
From November 24 to December 14, CS fans will dive into the incredible atmosphere of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, featuring 32 teams from around the world. The total prize pool amounts to $1,250,000, with $500,000 going to the champion. Today, the first matchups for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 have been revealed.
Stage 1 Schedule
The 16-team Swiss Stage will take place from November 24 to 27, 2025. From the second to the fifth round, team seeding will be determined using the Buchholz system and initial seeds. Elimination and advancement matches will be played in Bo3 format, while all other games will be Bo1. The top 8 teams will advance to the next stage, while the bottom 8 will be eliminated. The first Stage 1 matchups are as follows:
- Legacy vs FlyQuest
- FaZe vs Lynn Vision
- B8 vs M80
- GamerLegion vs Fluxo
- Fnatic vs Red Canids
- PARIVISION vs The Huns
- NiP vs NRG
- Imperial vs Rare Atom
The opening stage of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 will be a real test for many teams, but for some, it’s a chance to make headlines right from the start. The tournament runs from November 24 to December 14, where 32 teams will battle for the Major champion title and a $500,000 grand prize.
Legacy
FlyQuest
FaZe Clan
Lynn Vision
B8
M80
GamerLegion
Fluxo
fnatic
RED Canids
PARIVISION
The Huns Esports
NiP
NRG Esports
Imperial Esports
Rare Atom
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