First Round Matchups Announced for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1

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StarLadder has announced the first-round matchups for the StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1 on their social media. These matchups will serve as the starting point for the major's historic events, with several new names debuting and anticipated clashes between favorites and underdogs.

The Budapest tournament will be the first major CS2 event by StarLadder in six years after they disappeared from the scene. The tournament format is the familiar Swiss system, promising a fast pace and maximum tension in every round. The LAN atmosphere, 32 invited teams, and a $1,250,000 prize pool have brought the Hungarian major back to the forefront of esports.

First Round Bracket

Stage 1 kicks off on November 24 with the following matchups:

All 16 teams will compete for 8 slots in the next stage, where a single victory can ensure a strong start, while a loss will make the path significantly more challenging.

Now that the organizers have announced the first-round matchups for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, the intrigue and anticipation are at their peak. Each match is not just a duel between two teams but a starting point for the entire tournament, where the battle for advancement begins from the first minute.

First Round Bracket

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