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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