2025 Starladder Budapest Major. a major development for the CS2 scene! StarLadder's return to the Major circuit hosting the first stages at the MTK Sportpark should give fans a more personal, up-close experience, while the grand finale at the MVM Dome brings the scale and prestige that a Major deserves. It's also a big milestone for Hungary, hosting its first CS Major — a sign of the game's expanding global reach.

Tournament Format

Stage 1 will be played in a Swiss format, with Elimination and Advancement matches being best-of-three, while other matches are best-of-one series.

Stage 2 will be played in a Swiss format, with Elimination and Advancement matches being best-of-three, while other matches are best-of-one series.

Stage 3 will be played in a Swiss format, with Elimination and Advancement matches being best-of-three, while other matches are best-of-one series.

Playoffs will be played in a single-elimination bracket all matches are best-of-three series.