10 Dec 2025 / CS2

All You Need to Know About StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs

From 11–14 December, the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs bring together the world’s best teams to fight for the $1,250,000 prize pool inside the spectacular MVM Dome.
Below is the full breakdown of the schedule, teams, visitor information, venue rules, meet & greet, and more.

1. Playoffs Overview

The Playoffs feature a Single-Elimination bracket with:

  • • 8 elite teams
  • • Quarterfinals & Semifinals — BO3
  • • Grand Final — BO5
  • • December 11–14, 2025
  • • Live from MVM Dome, Budapest

This is the final and most intense chapter of the Major — where legends will rise and one team will claim the last CS2 Major trophy of 2025.

2. Schedule & Match Times

Doors Opening (CET)
11–13 December: 14:30
14 December (Final Day): 13:30

Daily Schedule

Day 1 — December 11
17:00 — Team Spirit vs Team Falcons
20:00 — The MongolZ vs Team Vitality

Day 2 — December 12
17:00 — MOUZ vs FaZe Clan
20:00 — Natus Vincere vs FURIA

Day 3 — December 13
17:00 — Semifinal #1
20:00 — Semifinal #2

Day 4 — December 14
16:00 — Showmatch (TBA)
18:00 — Grand Final

3. Teams

These 8 elite teams will battle for the championship title:

  • • Team Spirit
  • • Team Falcons
  • • The MongolZ
  • • Team Vitality
  • • MOUZ
  • • FaZe Clan
  • • Natus Vincere
  • • FURIA


4. Bracket

Semifinals & Grand Final
Winners progress to the Semifinals on Day 3 — and the ultimate BO5 Grand Final takes place on December 14 at 18:00 CET.

5. Venue Information (MVM Dome)

Address: MVM Dome, Budapest, Üllői út 133–135
Nearest metro station: Népliget (M3)
Paid parking: Available (pre-booking recommended)

The MVM Dome includes:

  • • food courts & bars
  • • official merchandise stores
  • • lockers
  • • meet & greet zones


6. Entry Rules & Security

All guests must follow the official MVM Dome House Rules, including the prohibited items list.

Entry will be denied to anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What you must bring

  • •  Valid ticket with QR code (printed or mobile)
  • •  ID with photo (name must match the ticket)


Age restrictions

  • •  No strict age limit
  • •  Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
  • •  We do not recommend bringing infants due to loud sound, crowds, and flashing lights


Prohibited items include:

7. How to Watch Online

Streams will be available directly on our official channels. All matches will be streamed live in:

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/starladder_cs_en 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starladder_cs_live 
Kick: https://kick.com/starladder1 

 

8. Additional Visitor Tips

Re-enter

Please arrive early to allow enough time for security and seating. Re-entry is not allowed.

Bag Policy

  • •  Small bags allowed
  • •  Large bags must be placed in lockers
  • •  Items may be subject to search


Photography

  • •  Mobile photos and videos allowed
  • •  Professional lenses not allowed without media accreditation


9. Stay Updated

For the latest announcements, follow: