StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Full $1,250,000 Prize Pool Distribution Announced
StarLadder is officially returning to hosting Majors after a six-year break — one of the most anticipated developments of the Counter-Strike 2 season. The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 will take place from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, bringing together the strongest teams from around the world. The first three stages of the event will be held at MTK Sportpark, while the decisive matches — quarterfinals, semifinals, and the grand final — will take place on the big stage at the MVM Dome, one of the city’s largest indoor arenas.
A total of 32 teams will compete for the championship title and a substantial prize pool of $1,250,000. StarLadder has released the complete breakdown of prize money for all placements:
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Prize Pool
- 1st place — $500,000
- 2nd place — $170,000
- 3rd–4th places — $80,000 each
- 5th–8th places — $45,000 each
Places 9–24
- 9th–11th places — $20,000 each
- 12th–14th places — $20,000 each
- 15th–16th places — $20,000 each
- 17th–19th places — $10,000 each
- 20th–22nd places — $10,000 each
- 23rd–24th places — $10,000 each
StarLadder’s last Major — Berlin Major 2019 — saw the legendary Astralis claim the trophy. Therefore, the organizer’s return after such a long pause is generating significant excitement among fans and analysts alike. Expectations are high for StarLadder’s signature production quality, while the new CS2 era promises even more unpredictability and storylines. The Budapest Major 2025 is already shaping up to be one of the standout esports events of the year, attracting global attention from the competitive community.
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NAVI eliminate FURIA from the Major and advance to the semifinals of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025NAVI knock tournament favorites FURIA out of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 after wins on Mirage and Train, securing a semifinal matchup with FaZe Clan.31fauesdeFaZe defeated MOUZ and advanced to the semifinals of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025FaZe Clan eliminate MOUZ from the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs, delivering a composed performance on Nuke and a dominant Inferno to reach the semifinals.150fauesdeVitality crush The MongolZ and advance to the semifinals of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025ZywOo leads Vitality to a dominant 2–0 win over The MongolZ, securing a spot in the Budapest Major semifinals as the Mongolian squad finishes in the top 8.148fauesdeSpirit sweep Falcons and become the first team to reach the Budapest Major 2025 semifinalsSpirit advance to the Budapest Major semifinals after a 2:0 win over Falcons, with zweih starring and NiKo once again missing out on his first Major title.646stawraith
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Schedule: Matchups Are Now ConfirmedThe playoffs of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, featuring the eight best teams, will begin on December 11, 2025 and run until December 14.488stawraithFaZe defeat Passion UA 2:0 to advance to StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 PlayoffsFaZe have secured their place in the playoffs of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 after a hard-fought 2:0 victory over Passion UA in a best-of-three series.11fauesdeNAVI eliminate FURIA from the Major and advance to the semifinals of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025NAVI knock tournament favorites FURIA out of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 after wins on Mirage and Train, securing a semifinal matchup with FaZe Clan.31fauesdeFaZe defeated MOUZ and advanced to the semifinals of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025FaZe Clan eliminate MOUZ from the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs, delivering a composed performance on Nuke and a dominant Inferno to reach the semifinals.150fauesdeVitality crush The MongolZ and advance to the semifinals of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025ZywOo leads Vitality to a dominant 2–0 win over The MongolZ, securing a spot in the Budapest Major semifinals as the Mongolian squad finishes in the top 8.148fauesdeSpirit sweep Falcons and become the first team to reach the Budapest Major 2025 semifinalsSpirit advance to the Budapest Major semifinals after a 2:0 win over Falcons, with zweih starring and NiKo once again missing out on his first Major title.646stawraithStarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Schedule: Matchups Are Now ConfirmedThe playoffs of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, featuring the eight best teams, will begin on December 11, 2025 and run until December 14.477stawraithFalcons defeat G2 2:1 to claim the final playoff spot at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025Team Falcons have secured the last available playoff berth at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, completing a remarkable comeback to defeat G2 2:1 in a dramatic best-of-three series. 
