The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 promises to be a thrilling event in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) arena. Marking a significant collaboration, StarLadder has teamed up with gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE for this major tournament. As the official monitor partner, ZOWIE will supply its XL2586X+ gaming monitors to ensure top-notch performance throughout the event.
StarLadder has partnered with ZOWIE for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 CS2 event.
Budapest Major 2025: A New Chapter for Counter-Strike
The tournament is scheduled from November 24th to December 14th, 2025, featuring 32 elite teams competing for a share of a $1.25 million prize pool. This edition is noted for being the first Counter-Strike Major to use a best-of-five format in the Grand Final, a move that is expected to add even more excitement to the competition.
ZOWIE’s collaboration with StarLadder is not a new development. The two have previously partnered during the 2019 Berlin Major. The brand’s presence is further solidified by its involvement in IEM Chengdu 2025, the last Tier 1 tournament before the teams head to Hungary.
Excitement Builds as Stage 1 Matches Announced
The initial matches for Stage 1 have been announced, with top teams like FaZe Clan and Fnatic lining up for the first round of the tournament. This event is poised to be one of the most competitive in the history of Counter-Strike, with numerous teams reaching peak form just in time for the Major.
ZOWIE stands as the second partner of the Budapest Major, following the esports data platform, Esports Charts, which joined as the official analytics partner in July 2025.
With such a lineup, the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is set to be a memorable event in the Counter-Strike esports calendar.