StarLadder’s Upcoming Event in Budapest

StarLadder, a renowned esports tournament organizer, has announced its plans to host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2025. This world-class online game event will be held in Budapest, Hungary, taking place between November and December.

Considered a prestigious esports event, this occasion marks the return of StarLadder in hosting a Counter-Strike 2 Major. Players and viewers can anticipate a thrilling close to the year as the top CS2 teams globally vie for the championship in the last major gaming tournament of 2025.

Event Details

The Counter-Strike 2 Major in Budapest is scheduled to run from November 24 to December 14, 2025, with 32 elite global teams competing for a prize pool of $1.25 million. This occasion will take place over two separate stages.

Stage Locations

The tournament’s initial stages, running from November 24 – December 10, will take place at Budapest’s MTK Sportpark, a modern esports-ready venue with a capacity for 2,000 spectators. This arena was recently updated to provide fans with an engaged, offline experience.

Following this, the final four days from December 11 – December 14, the playoff stage of the tournament is set to be held at the MVM Dome, known as one of Europe’s largest and most technologically advanced esports venues. The dome, equipped with innovative LED setups and ambient lighting, has the capacity to seat 20,000 spectators. This venue is expected to give fans a stadium-like esports experience.

More on the Tournament

The tournament will follow a structured format, progressing from the early stages at the MTK Sportpark and leading up to the playoff stage at the MVM Dome. In consideration of the Counter-Strike 2 Major’s reputation as a world-stage event curated by StarLadder, there are quite high anticipations for this event’s return.

While there was some confusion regarding the event’s dates, the detailed announcement confirms the timeframe to be from November 24 to December 14, 2025. All of this makes the StarLadder’s Budapest Major 2025 event a promising occasion for CS2 enthusiasts.