Who Will Play at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Full List of Participants

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 in Counter Strike 2 (CS2) kicks off on November 24 and will run until December 14. This is the biggest CS2 Major tournament of the year and the final esports event of 2025. For the first time in Counter Strike history, a Major will take place without qualifiers. All 32 participants were determined solely by the official Valve ranking as of October 6.

Organizers made this decision to ensure maximum transparency and fairness. Only consistent results throughout the season allowed teams to earn a ticket to Budapest. Fans of CS2 esports can expect one of the most competitive Majors ever.

European Representatives, Teams from the Americas, Asian Region, Full List of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Participants, The Main CS2 Esports Event of the Year

European Representatives

Europe will send the largest number of teams, in total 16 participants.

Stage 3: Vitality, Spirit, Mouz, G2, Aurora.

Stage 2: 3dmax, Falcons, NAVI, Astralis, FaZe.

Stage 1: Heroic, Fnatic, BetBoom Team, NiP, GamerLegion, Virtus.pro.

This lineup highlights Europe’s dominance on the global stage. Most of the CS2 powerhouse teams are concentrated here, making Europe the region to beat at the Budapest Major 2025.

Teams from the Americas

North and South America will be represented by 10 teams.

Stage 3: Furia, NRG.

Stage 2: Pain, M80.

Stage 1: Legacy, Imperial, Wildcard, SkinRave, Fluxo, Mibr.

American teams are known for their aggressive playstyles and strong individual skill. This guarantees high intensity matches and unpredictable results at this CS2 Major 2025.

Asian Region

Asia will be represented by 6 teams.

Stage 3: The Mongolz.

Stage 2: Tyloo.

Stage 1: Lynn Vision, The Huns, FlyQuest, Chinggis Warriors.

Asian teams are often considered underdogs at Majors, but they are famous for delivering shocking upsets. Many times they eliminate top tournament favorites. Their unpredictable style will bring extra intrigue to the Budapest Major.

Full List of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Participants

Vitality, Spirit, Mouz, G2, Aurora, 3dmax, Falcons, NAVI, Astralis, FaZe, Heroic, Fnatic, BetBoom Team, NiP, GamerLegion, Virtus.pro, Furia, NRG, Pain, M80, Legacy, Imperial, Wildcard, SkinRave, Fluxo, Mibr, The Mongolz, Tyloo, Lynn Vision, The Huns, FlyQuest, Chinggis Warriors.

This complete participants list shows that the CS2 Major 2025 will feature the best teams from Europe, the Americas and Asia. It will be a true global championship.

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The Main CS2 Esports Event of the Year

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is not just about crowning the champion of the year. It will also define the key trends of competitive Counter Strike 2 esports for the upcoming season. For many teams this Major is a chance to prove they belong among the elite. For players it is the opportunity to forever etch their names into Counter Strike history.

Stay tuned, we will be updating this article weekly with any changes in the rankings and team preparations for the most important CS2 Major event of 2025.