StarLadder announces Budapest Major
After announcing its return last year, StarLadder is set to host its first Major since 2019.
StarLadder announces Budapest Major
After announcing its return last year, StarLadder is set to host its first Major since 2019.
StarLadder has announced that it will organize the second Major of 2025 in Budapest, Hungary as well as details around the event, including venues and ticket sales.
Running from November 24 to December 14, the StarLadder Budapest Major will be the second to feature 32 teams and a total of four stages following this year's expansion of the format.
The playoffs will be held from December 11-14 in the MVM Dome, a 20,000-seater indoor arena that opened in 2021, which will be utilized to its full seating capacity thanks to a 360-degree stage setup.
Tickets are already available for purchase on the Ticketfairy website in two and four-day bundles, ranging from €10 to €30 for the first three stages and from €80 to €370 for the playoffs.
Event Schedule
The full dates can be found below:
- Stage 1 (MTK Sportpark) - November 24-27
- Stage 2 (MTK Sportpark) - November 29-December 2
- Stage 3 (MTK Sportpark) - December 4-7
- Playoffs (MVM Dome) - December 11-14
"Hosting another Major is an incredible honor, and we're determined to make it unforgettable," StarLadder CEO Roman Romantsov said in a statement.
"Budapest gives us the perfect stage to push the boundaries of what a live CS2 event can look and feel like. From day one to the Grand Finals, we're building something that fans - both in the arena and watching around the world - will remember."
Last updated: December 25, 2025