StarLadder has revealed the detailed schedule for all the stages of the upcoming CS2 Budapest Major 2025.
Scheduled to kick off on November 24th, the second CS2 Major of the year will see 32 teams compete across four stages for a shot at the lion’s share of a $1,250,000 USD prize pool.
The event is set to start with 16 teams battling it out in Stage 1, where they will attempt to secure one of the eight available spots in Stage 2, joining eight directly invited teams. From there, teams that qualify from Stage 2 will then advance to Stage 3, once again meeting eight direct invitees.
StarLadder has confirmed that all matches across the three stages will be broadcast in front of a live audience at MTK Sportpark in Budapest. Advancement and elimination matches will be played in a best-of-three (BO3) format, while all other matches will be best-of-ones (BO1). Teams will receive a one-day break between stages.
The qualifying teams from Stage 3 will enjoy a three-day break before the Playoffs begin on December 11 at the MVM Dome, Hungary’s largest indoor venue.
The Playoffs will feature a single-elimination bracket, with all matches leading up to the grand final played as BO3. The event will culminate with a BO5 grand final on December 14.
CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Schedule
Here’s the start time for all four stages of CS2 Budapest Major 2025:
Stage 1 (Nov 24 – 27)
- Day 1: 12:00 UTC
- Day 2: 14:00 UTC
- Day 3: 14:00 UTC
- Day 4: 14:00 UTC
Stage 2 (Nov 29 – Dec 2)
- Day 1: 12:00 UTC
- Day 2: 14:00 UTC
- Day 3: 14:00 UTC
- Day 4: 14:00 UTC
Stage 3 (Dec 4–7)
- Day 1: 12:00 UTC
- Day 2: 14:00 UTC
- Day 3: 14:00 UTC
- Day 4: 14:00 UTC
Playoffs (Dec 11–14)
- Day 1 (Quarter-finals): 16:00 UTC
- Day 2 (Quarter-finals): 16:00 UTC
- Day 3 (Semi-finals): 16:00 UTC
- Day 4 (Grand Final): 17:00 UTC
CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 Matchups
Below, we have listed the initial Stage 1 matchups for the tournament:
- B8 vs M80
- Imperial vs Rare Atom
- Legacy vs FlyQuest
- PARIVISION vs The Huns
- Ninjas in Pyjamas vs NRG
- GamerLegion vs Fluxo
- Fnatic vs RED Canids
- FaZe vs Lynn Vision
If you’re looking to participate in the Budapest Major Pick’Ems, be sure to grab the Viewer Pass for the event before the Stage 1 matches kick off. If you’re feeling uncertain about your picks, you can check out our Pick’Ems guide for the tournament to get started.