StarLadder has unveiled the schedule for the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Main 2025 Counter-Strike 2 occasion.
Earlier than the match begins, the esports match organiser has confirmed the beginning occasions for every of the three levels and the playoffs.
In a social media submit that has since been deleted, StarLadder revealed that the opening stage of the Main, going down from November twenty fourth to twenty seventh, begins with the primary two rounds of matches from 1 PM CET (12 PM GMT). The remaining three rounds of Stage 1 begin at 3 PM CET (2PM CET).
The 1 PM CET begin time will characteristic for all three levels of the match, which ends on December twelfth.
For the playoffs, the quarter-finals and semi-finals kick off at 5 PM CET (4 PM GMT), whereas the Grand Ultimate begins at 6 PM CET (5 PM GMT).
The Budapest Main marks a brand new chapter for Counter-Strike’s tentpole tournaments. Beginning with Budapest, all future Grand Finals will use a best-of-five collection to find out the occasion’s champion.
StarLadder Budapest Main 2025 Format
The Budapest Main follows the identical format used for the BLAST.television Austin Main 2025, with 32 groups from internationally competing throughout 4 levels.
After 5 best-of-one matches, the highest eight groups from Stage 1 transfer on to Stage 2. The highest eight Stage 2 groups earn a spot in Stage 3, whereas the highest Stage 3 groups safe a spot within the Playoffs.
The Playoffs are contested utilizing a single-elimination bracket, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals utilizing a best-of-three collection. The 2 remaining groups will then compete for championship glory over a best-of-five.
For Counter-Strike’s massive European neighborhood, the timings of the StarLadder Budapest Main 2025 make for snug viewing all through the afternoon and night. The later begin occasions additionally allow viewers from North America and Asia to observe the motion.
