StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final: Team Vitality and FaZe Clan Rivalry

The grand final of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is set to feature an exciting match between Team Vitality and FaZe Clan on December 14th. Two different teams, each having its unique pathway marked with compelling narratives, everything about this final is unprecedented. What makes it exceptional is the scale of the event. For the first time in the history of CS:GO Majors, the grand final is moving towards a best-of-five game format, promising an intensifying experience for the 20,000 fans gathered at the MVM Dome and for those watching online. Also, at stake is a hefty cash prize of $1,250,000, adding to the excitement and gravity of the final.

Semifinals: The Journey of Team Vitality

Team Vitality paved their way to the grand final by defeating Team Spirit in the semifinals, with a 2-0 victory at maps Mirage (19:17) and Dust2 (13:8). The victory at Mirage can be attributed to the effective economy management and aggressive plays by players like ropz and ZywOo. The match on Dust2 saw Vitality showcasing their domination with powerful map control and efficient rotations led by apEX. The performance of key players like flameZ and mezii, sealing reliable frags also added to the winning streak. Vitality’s player ropz stood out in the semifinals, securing 46-31 K-D, 84.1 ADR, and 1.34 rating for his exceptional space control and clutches. As a result of this performance, Vitality saw an increment of 18 points, securing 1944 and a top-2 spot, while Spirit dropped to 1888.

Grand Final Preview: A face-off between Vitality and FaZe Clan

The grand final promises a clash of titans, pitting the experienced lineup of Team Vitality against the high momentum of FaZe Clan. Team Vitality, known for their strategic approach and years of experience, features ropz, ZywOo, apEX, flameZ, and mezii. On the other hand, FaZe Clan is set to rely on their recent changes and “magic” run, showcasing players like karrigan, rain, broky, and likely frozen and EliGE. FaZe Clan earned their place in the grand final by winning their previous match. Set to be played in a best-of-five format, the grand final will certainly test the structure and experience of Vitality against the dynamism of FaZe Clan.

Tournament Overview


Up to the semi-finals, Team Vitality remained undefeated, affirming their readiness for the big stage. Following the semi-finals on December 13th, the grand final is all set to gear up, opening the path for Team Vitality for a potential Major title. Ensure you stay updated with the live scores and tournament standings to feel the pulse of the grand-final. The grand stage was never this exciting! Gear up for an electrifying final.