The match day in the 2:1 group of Stage 2 at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 determined another lucky team that continues the fight for the title. PARIVISION delivered their best performance of the tournament and defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas in a dominant fashion in the Bo3 series. This victory gives the Russian organization a direct ticket to Stage 3. Meanwhile, NiP drop into the 2:2 group — their final chance to survive.
Tournament context
Stage 2 of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the second phase of the biggest CS2 event of the year. Here, 16 teams compete for a place in Stage 3 and crucial VRS ranking points that affect the global standings and future Major qualifications. Format — Swiss System (Bo3): 3 wins = advance to Stage 3, 3 losses = elimination from the Major.
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How the match unfolded — PARIVISION vs Ninjas in Pyjamas (2:0)
PARIVISION set a high tempo from the first rounds and never allowed NiP to find a comfortable rhythm.
- Dust2 — 19:16 (PARIVISION pick)
A tense start with overtime, where PARIVISION looked colder and more composed in crucial moments. - Train — 16:12 (NiP pick)
NiP’s hope for a comeback disappeared after a series of strong defenses from PARIVISION, who read every approach of the opponent.
Player of the Match — Emil “nota” Moskvitin
- K–D: 56–40
- ADR: 88.1
- Rating 3.0: 1.67
nota became the driving force of the team — maximum impact in decisive rounds and stable performance throughout the entire series.
STAGE 3 HERE WE ARE 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/fg8iTPWmOt
— PARIVISION (@parivisiongg) December 1, 2025
VRS results
- PARIVISION: +16 pt (1552 → 1568) — rise to #18
- Ninjas in Pyjamas: –9 pt (1453 → 1444) — drop to #26
What’s next for the teams
- PARIVISION — advance to Stage 3, where stronger opponents await and the battle for playoffs and prize money intensifies.
- Ninjas in Pyjamas — drop to the 2:2 bracket, where any mistake will mean elimination from the Major. Everything is on the line.
Match summary
PARIVISION achieved what their most passionate fans expected: full discipline, clear communication, and strong individual performance. Ninjas in Pyjamas were close on Dust2, but overall lacked the stability required at Stage 2 level. Ahead lie decisive matches for the final spots in Stage 3. Nerves, pressure, and the fate of the Major — in every round.
You can check the full list of teams that qualified for Stage 3, along with a breakdown of the key matches, in our recap StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 — Stage 2.
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Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge
Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge — an interactive feature where fans predict match results, choose advancing teams, and earn points throughout the tournament. By making accurate picks, participants unlock rewards ranging from premium skins to rare gloves and knives, with the ultimate prize being the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore.
