From September 18 to 21, Budapest will host StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, a Tier-1 Counter-Strike event with a $500,000 prize pool. Eight teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket, with every match played in a best-of-three format. With Major qualification points also at stake, this event will be a key milestone for several rosters.
Format
The tournament will be played in a double-elimination bracket with all matches in best-of-three format. Teams starting in the upper bracket have a shorter road to the title, while any early loss forces a dangerous lower bracket run.
Prize Pool Distribution
The $500,000 prize pool will be divided among all eight participants, with the champion earning the biggest share. Every placement matters, as even early exits guarantee a payout.
- 1st place: $200,000
- 2nd place: $130,000
- 3rd place: $70,000
- 4th place: $40,000
- 5th–6th place: $20,000
- 7th–8th place: $10,000
Schedule
All matches will be played from September 18 to 21 in Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Thursday, September 18 — Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
- 11:00 — B8 vs PARIVISION
- 14:00 — Ninjas in Pyjamas vs OG
- 17:00 — Passion UA vs Gentle Mates
- 20:00 — NAVI vs 9INE
Friday, September 19 — Lower Bracket Round 1 & Upper Semifinals
- 11:00 — Lower Bracket Round 1 #2
- 14:00 — Lower Bracket Round 1 #1
- 17:00 — Upper Bracket Semifinal #2
- 20:00 — Upper Bracket Semifinal #1
Saturday, September 20 — Lower Bracket Semifinals & Finals
- 11:00 — Lower Bracket Semifinal #1
- 14:00 — Lower Bracket Semifinal #2
- 17:00 — Upper Bracket Final
- 20:00 — Lower Bracket Final
Sunday, September 21 — Final Day
- 15:00 — Consolidation Final
- 19:00 — Grand Final (bo3)
Where to Watch
The tournament will be streamed live from Budapest on StarLadder’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as through community co-streams and regional partners.
Final Thoughts
NAVI are clear favorites, but with NiP and OG chasing semifinals, and B8, Gentle Mates, and Passion UA fighting to prove themselves, every match will matter. With a compact four-day schedule, the action will be intense from start to finish — and by September 21, one team will lift the StarSeries Fall trophy in front of the Budapest crowd.
