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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Vitality Crowned Champions of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025Team Vitality have claimed the title at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, defeating FaZe Clan 3–1 in the grand final and becoming champions of the fourth Major in the Counter-Strike 2 era.2015stawraithFaZe Defeat NaVi 2:1 to Reach the Grand Final of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025FaZe Clan defeated NAVI 2:1 in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 semifinal and advanced to the grand final, where they will face Team Vitality.1969stawraithVitality eliminate Spirit from the Major and advance to the grand final of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025he series was played in a BO3 format (best of three), and in the end, the French team secured a convincing 2-0 victory, advancing to the grand final, while Spirit took 3rd–4th place and earned prize1954fauesde
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.2084fauesdeFaZe 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.1721fauesdeVitality 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 8.46fauesdeNRG off to a confident start in Group C: Kraken Seas left with no chance in the Fragadelphia Miami 2026 openerThe Group C opener at Fragadelphia Miami 2026 saw NRG showcase their ambitions, overwhelming Kraken Seas in a one-sided start to the event.45fauesdeFragadelphia Miami 2026: M80 convincingly defeat Dark Knight in the opening Group B matchFragadelphia Miami 2026 Group B opened with M80 in full control as they swept Dark Knight, leaving no chance for an upset.1933stawraithVitality Crowned Champions of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025Team Vitality have claimed the title at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, defeating FaZe Clan 3–1 in the grand final and becoming champions of the fourth Major in the Counter-Strike 2 era.2015stawraithFaZe Defeat NaVi 2:1 to Reach the Grand Final of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025FaZe Clan defeated NAVI 2:1 in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 semifinal and advanced to the grand final, where they will face Team Vitality.1969stawraithVitality eliminate Spirit from the Major and advance to the grand final of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025he series was played in a BO3 format (best of three), and in the end, the French team secured a convincing 2-0 victory, advancing to the grand final, while Spirit took 3rd–4th place and earned prize1954fauesdeNAVI 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.
