StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 Results and Playoff Schedule

The third stage of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 delivered plenty of surprises, intense matches, and ultimately determined the teams that will continue the fight for the trophy in the playoffs. Starting on December 11, the first matches of the final phase will take place at the MVM Dome arena, where the main battles of the Major await us. In this article, we cover the results of Stage 3 and the full playoff schedule.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 Results

Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 concluded after four days of high-pressure matches that finalized the playoff participants. Teams fought not only for a place in the final eight but also for ranking points, prestige, and the chance to lift one of the most coveted trophies in CS2.

This stage brought several unexpected outcomes. Favorites didn’t always look stable, while underdogs proved they could compete even against much stronger opponents. Some teams showed their best form of the entire season, while others collapsed under pressure and failed to deliver.

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Teams Qualified for the Playoffs

Before Stage 3 began, Vitality and FURIA were widely predicted to finish 3-0. Many analysts and commentators picked them as their top predictions for a flawless run. However, only FURIA and Spirit finished the stage without a single loss. Vitality dropped their first match to FaZe Clan and closed the stage 3-1.

Overall, the teams that reached the playoffs weren’t a major surprise — each lineup proved they belong among the best and are ready to fight for the title. Here is the full list of teams that qualified:

• FURIA (3-0)
• Spirit (3-0)
• Vitality (3-1)
• MOUZ (3-1)
• The MongolZ (3-1)
• NAVI (3-2)
• FaZe Clan (3-2)
• Falcons (3-2)

Among these teams, The MongolZ stand out as the biggest surprise. Many expected them to struggle at this stage and fail to qualify, yet here they are — and their new player, controlez, currently holds an impressive 1.23 rating across five maps, a remarkable result given the strength of their opponents.

Teams Eliminated

Unfortunately, among the teams that were eliminated, there are several that had real chances to reach the playoffs — including G2, 3DMAX, and Liquid. Liquid started Stage 2 with two straight losses and were one step away from elimination but managed a comeback to finish 3-2. Many expected them to carry that momentum into Stage 3, but it didn’t happen.

3DMAX also showed promise during Stage 2, but losses to Vitality and FaZe knocked them out. G2 started Stage 3 strong with a 2-0 record and were one win away from qualifying, but defeats to FURIA, The MongolZ, and Falcons eliminated them with a 2-3 score.

Teams eliminated from the Major:

• Liquid (0-3)
• PARIVISION (0-3)
• paiN (1-3)
• Imperial (1-3)
• 3DMAX (1-3)
• B8 (2-3)
• Passion UA (2-3)
• G2 (2-3)

Stage 3 became the most intense part of the Budapest Major group phase. It clearly showed which teams are currently in peak form and ready for the playoffs. Ahead lie the decisive matches that will determine the next Major champion.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoff Schedule

The playoffs of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 will take place from December 11 to 14, starting with the quarterfinals featuring four matches. The eight strongest teams of the tournament will fight for spots in the semifinals. All matches will be played in a BO3 format, while the grand final will be a BO5. This is where the Major reaches its most exciting and intense point.

Spirit vs Falcons — December 11, 18:00 EET

Team Spirit enter the match as slight favorites after their flawless 3-0 Stage 3 run. Falcons, however, will look to challenge them and push for a spot in the final. The match promises to be tense: will Spirit secure another Major trophy powered by donk’s incredible form, or will Falcons break their momentum?

Vitality vs The MongolZ — December 11, 21:00 EET

Vitality clearly enter as favorites. They finished the stage 3-1 and previously defeated The MongolZ 2-1 in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 final. But this version of The MongolZ is different — the team has already surprised many, and their new player controlez is performing extremely well with a 1.23 rating. Will the Mongolian squad take revenge for the summer Major? We’ll find out soon.

MOUZ vs FaZe — December 11, 18:00 EET

A high-profile matchup between two European giants. MOUZ come in as favorites thanks to their consistency this season and a strong 3-1 Stage 3 run. FaZe, meanwhile, barely escaped elimination in Stage 1, later rallied to finish 3-2, and went undefeated in Stage 2. We can expect a fierce battle — karrigan’s team always brings the fight.

FURIA vs NAVI — December 11, 21:00 EET

FURIA are in incredible form this season, having won four trophies in just two months. They are one of the top contenders for the Major title and the clear favorites against NAVI. The Ukrainian squad faces a tough challenge: FURIA have a deep map pool, a perfect 3-0 Stage 3 run, and look ready for a BO5 grand final. If NAVI manage to pull off an upset, their chances of reaching the final will rise significantly.

Battle for the Final and the Major Trophy

The semifinals of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 will take place on December 13, based on the quarterfinal results. The first match will start at 18:00 EET, and the second at 21:00 EET.

The grand final will be held on Sunday at the MVM Dome, where the two strongest teams will face off in a BO5 showdown at 19:00 EET. Only one lineup will become the champion, claim the $500,000 prize, and carve its name into Major history.