Valve has officially launched the Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass, opening full access to the Pick’Em Challenge and a set of exclusive rewards ahead of StarLadder Major Budapest 2025. With the final CS2 Major of the year approaching, players can now upgrade their event coin, complete prediction chains, and earn Souvenir Packages tied to the biggest matches of the tournament.
Viewer Pass Options
Two versions of the pass are available:
- Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass — $9.99
- Viewer Pass + 3 Souvenir Tokens — $17.99
Only one pass can be activated per account. Newly purchased passes cannot be traded or listed for one week.
What You Get With the Viewer Pass
Purchasing the Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass unlocks several Major-exclusive features:
- The Budapest 2025 Event Coin, which can be upgraded from Bronze to Diamond by completing Pick’Em objectives.
- Full access to the Pick’Em Challenge for all three Swiss stages and the Playoffs.
- A set of Souvenir Packages, earned by completing specific Pick’Em tasks. Additional tokens can be purchased separately.
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Placement in the Active Pass Leaderboard, where players can compare their Pick’Em score with their friends throughout the tournament.
Pick’Em Challenge Structure
The Budapest Major Pick’Em retains the classic prediction format. Before each Swiss stage begins, players must place ten predictions.
Stage I
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Choose one team to go 3–0
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One team to go 0–3
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Seven teams to advance
Stage II
Same structure, with VRS-invited teams joining the survivors of Stage I.
Stage III
Predict the eight teams that will reach the Playoffs.
Playoffs
Predict winners of the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Grand Final. Each correct prediction progresses your Budapest 2025 Coin.
Souvenir Packages
Players with an active Viewer Pass earn Budapest 2025 Souvenir Packages for completing each Pick’Em milestone. These packages contain:
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weapon skins themed for the Budapest Major
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gold event sticker
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both team stickers from the chosen match
They can be claimed after any completed match during the event.
Skin.Club Pick’Em — Win a Dragon Lore
Alongside Valve’s official system, Skin.Club is hosting its own Pick’Em Challenge for the Budapest Major. Participants can submit their predictions, earn points, climb through the internal leaderboard, and compete for exclusive rewards. The top prize is one of the most iconic skins in Counter-Strike history — the AWP | Dragon Lore. Whether you’re aiming for a Diamond Coin or hunting for legendary skins, the Budapest Major offers two full-featured Pick’Em experiences to follow every moment of the tournament.
