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Today, December 7, the final day of the third stage of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Stage 3 in CS2 will kick off with a high-stakes matchup between NAVI and B8. This will be a decisive match for both teams: the winner will secure a spot in the playoffs, while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament at this stage.
For these two Ukrainian organizations, this is their second face-to-face meeting as part of the Major in Budapest. The last time the teams faced off was in Stage 2, and Natus Vincere secured a confident 2-0 victory. Now, B8 will have a chance to get revenge and prove that they’ve learned from their previous matchup. The NAVI vs. B8 match is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. Kyiv time.
In the second match of the final day of Stage 3, Passion UA and FaZe Clan will take the stage. The Ukrainian roster continues to battle for a playoff spot against one of the world’s most famous clubs. For Passion UA, this is an opportunity to make a big splash at a Major, while FaZe is traditionally considered a contender for the top spots. The organizers have scheduled the start of this series for 6:30 p.m.
The day’s action will conclude with a match between G2 and the Falcons, which is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. Both teams will also be competing for a spot in the championship’s final stage, so spectators are in for a tense evening of CS2 where there is no room for error. Thus, the final list of participants in the Budapest Major 2025 playoffs will be determined based on the results of the three matches on the final day of Stage 3.
The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is taking place in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, from November 24 to December 14. The CS2 tournament is a Major event and has brought together the world’s top teams, who are competing for the championship title and a total prize pool of $1.25 million.
It was previously reported that PGL accidentally leaked the announcement of the next CS2 Major in Singapore ahead of schedule—the official announcement is expected on December 8. This only serves to fuel interest in the current tournament in Budapest, as the teams are already competing not only for the trophy but also for a place in the history books of the new CS2 era.