Dates
Nov 24 - Dec 14, 2025
Major Event Guide
CS2 Budapest Major
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 closed the 2025 Major season and gave Team Vitality another defining CS2 championship win.
Status
Completed
Dates
Nov 24 - Dec 14, 2025
Teams
32
Prize pool
$1,250,000
2025
CompletedStarLadder
Host city
Budapest
Hungary
Champion
Team Vitality
Runner-up
FaZe Clan
32 teams$1,250,000Nov 24 - Dec 14, 2025
Championship flow
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Playoffs
Schedule, dates and location
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Teams
32-team championship field
Bracket and format
Budapest kept the 32-team Major structure that Austin introduced earlier in 2025, with three Swiss stages before the playoff bracket.
The bracket concluded with Team Vitality beating FaZe Clan, which made Budapest the most recent completed CS2 Major in the current timeline.
Teams and qualification context
CS2 Budapest Major sits inside a 32-team Major field with a $1,250,000 prize pool.
By Budapest, the modern Valve system had moved even harder toward direct ranking-led access and away from the older RMR-style identity.
FAQ
CS2 Budapest Major questions
What dates are CS2 Budapest Major happening?
CS2 Budapest Major is scheduled for Nov 24 - Dec 14, 2025.
Where can I find the CS2 Budapest Major bracket?
The CS2 Budapest Major bracket and format details are covered in the bracket and format section on this BO5 page.
Where is CS2 Budapest Major?
CS2 Budapest Major is set in Budapest, Hungary.
How many teams are in CS2 Budapest Major?
CS2 Budapest Major is listed with a 32-team field.
What format does CS2 Budapest Major use?
Budapest kept the 32-team Major structure that Austin introduced earlier in 2025, with three Swiss stages before the playoff bracket.
Who won CS2 Budapest Major?
Team Vitality won CS2 Budapest Major, with FaZe Clan finishing as runner-up.