StarLadder To Host 2025 CS2 Major In Budapest

StarLadder is bringing the second CS2 Major of 2025 to Budapest and is scheduled to run from November 24 to December 14, with the grand finale happening in the 20,000-seat MVM Dome.

The tournament will kick off at MTK Sportpark, where 32 of the best CS2 teams will battle it out for a $1.25 Million prize pool, with the playoffs taking place at the MVM Dome. The list of participating teams, along with the daily schedule is yet to be announced.

StarLadder is back to the CS2 Major Circuit! 🖤

This winter, from Nov 24 to Dec 14, the world’s best teams will gather in 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary, to compete for a $1,250,000 prize pool and the title of StarLadder Budapest Major champion! pic.twitter.com/sgivaEop3h

— StarLadder CS2 (@StarLadder_CS) May 12, 2025

“Hosting another Major is an incredible honor, and we’re determined to make it unforgettable,” said StarLadder CEO Roman Romantsov. “Budapest gives us the perfect stage to push the boundaries of what a live CS2 event can look and feel like.”

Tickets for the event are already on sale at major.starladder.com; however, all the matches will also be streamed live on Starladder's official YouTube and Twitch channels.