StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: results, champion and story
Team Vitality won StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 in Budapest, Hungary, beating FaZe Clan 3–1 in the grand final. It was Major number 23 in the history of Counter-Strike and the third Major title for Vitality.
Quick facts
| Dates | November 24 – December 14, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Budapest, Hungary · Budapest Arena |
| Game | CS2 |
| Prize pool | $1,250,000 |
| Teams | 32 |
| Champion | Team Vitality |
| Runner-up | FaZe Clan |
| Final | 3–1 (Vitality won the final 3–1 (best-of-five)) |
| MVP | ZywOo |
The story of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
Vitality became the first team to win two Majors in a row in Counter-Strike 2, and the first team since Astralis in 2019 to win two Majors in the same season. They beat FaZe Clan 3–1 in the grand final in front of more than 20,000 spectators in the Budapest Arena. Vitality went 3–1 in the opening stage, beat The MongolZ 2–0 in the quarterfinals and Team Spirit 2–0 in the semifinals, with a comeback on Mirage deciding the semifinal. Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut was named MVP for the third time, the first player ever with three Major MVP awards. The win closed a historic season: nine international CS2 titles in 2025 including the ESL Grand Slam, a 30-match winning streak earlier in the year, and Esports Team of the Year awards from both The Game Awards and the Esports Awards. Vitality finished 2025 at the top of the world ranking, and for mezii it was a second Major trophy.
Format
A 32-team Swiss-system group format followed by an eight-team playoff; the grand final was a best-of-five. 32 teams took part, and the prize pool was $1,250,000.
Line-ups
| Team | Result | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Team Vitality | Champion | apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz Coach: XTQZZZ |
| FaZe Clan | Runner-up | Not listed in our sources |
What made it memorable
- Vitality: the first team with two CS2 Majors, and two in the same season for the first time since 2019.
- ZywOo became the first player with three Major MVP awards.
- More than 20,000 spectators in the Budapest Arena.
- Vitality won nine international CS2 titles in 2025.
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FAQ
Who won StarLadder Budapest Major 2025?
Team Vitality won StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, beating FaZe Clan 3–1 in the grand final. Maps: Vitality won the final 3–1 (best-of-five).
Where and when was StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 played?
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 took place on November 24 – December 14, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary (Budapest Arena). It was Major number 23, played in CS2.
How much was the prize pool at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025?
The prize pool was $1,250,000 with 32 teams taking part.
Who was the MVP of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025?
ZywOo was named MVP of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.
Which players won StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 for Team Vitality?
The winning line-up was apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz, with XTQZZZ as coach.
Sources
- Vitality caps dominant CS2 season – Esports World Cup
- Team Vitality wins StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 – Inven Global
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