The anticipation is building as the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 enters its critical Stage 3. With a lineup featuring some of the best Counter-Strike 2 teams globally, the competition promises intense battles as teams strive to secure a coveted spot in the Playoffs. The tournament has already seen several big names fall by the wayside, but the remaining 16 teams are eager to make their mark.
With several notable names falling in Stage 2, the 16 teams competing in Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 are now locked in.
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 Teams
The final stage of the Budapest Major continues with the competitive Swiss Stage format, showing the resilience and skill of Europe’s eleven teams and America’s four representatives. Asia’s hope rests on its lone contender following TYLOO’s elimination in Stage 2.
Teams advancing to the playoffs must win three out of five rounds, while those falling short will be eliminated.
FURIA
Riding a wave of momentum, FURIA enters Stage 3 fresh off leading December’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). The Brazilian team has seen success with its international roster, aiming to assert dominance as the world’s top Counter-Strike 2 squad.
The integration of Danil ‘molodoy’ Golubenko as the primary AWPer has delivered significant results, complemented by the strategic leadership of Gabriel ‘FalleN’ Toledo and the stellar form of Kaike ‘KSCERATO’ Cerato.
FURIA’s challenge begins against NAVI in a thrilling rematch from the Thunderpick World Championship final.
When Does StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 3 Begin?
Stage 3 kicks off on December 4th at 12 PM GMT, featuring 16 best-of-one matches with teams vying to notch two wins by the end of the day.
Catch all the action live on the tournament organizer’s channels: Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.