Less than two weeks remain before the start of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, and Valve is already heating up the anticipation. The game has received team and player stickers, as well as the Viewer Pass, which grants access to the Pick’Em Challenge and match souvenirs.
Alongside the Major content, the developers have added new sticker capsules featuring logos of all participating teams and player autographs. The price of each capsule remains $0.99, as in previous events.
Player Stickers
This year’s player autographs feature a vibrant design inspired by traditional Hungarian folk motifs, combining classic patterns with holographic highlights.
Among the standout stickers, fans have already pointed out:
The molodoy signature is made in the player’s recognizable style – soft lines with a sun-shaped element in place of the letter “o” create a feeling of lightness and positivity, conveying his confident and cheerful character.
Spinx’s signature is made of wide, sweeping lines with a characteristic large initial element and a sharp ending, which gives the autograph an aggressiveness and recognizable style that resonates with his playing style.
The ropz signature is made in the form of a smooth continuous line, forming a recognizable heart silhouette – a minimalist, neat and at the same time symbolic gesture that emphasizes the player’s restrained style and his characteristic accuracy in everything.
Valve has traditionally introduced the autographs in several rarity tiers — Paper, Holo, Gold, and Lenticular, allowing collectors to choose a style that fits their preferences.
Team Stickers
The tournament capsules include emblems of all 24 teams that qualified for the Major. Each sticker now features a new decorative frame and gradient, reflecting the festive atmosphere of Budapest.
The tournament participants are divided into three stages:
- Stage I — 16 teams from regional qualifiers.
- Stage II — 8 teams invited through Valve Regional Standings + 8 best from Stage I.
- Stage III — the elite of global Counter-Strike, where the champion will be crowned.
Among the confirmed teams are Vitality, G2, FaZe Clan, NAVI, Team Spirit, MOUZ, ENCE, Falcons, FURIA, and others.
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Pick’Em Challenge and Viewer Pass
Players can support their favorite teams by activating the Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass. It provides access to the Pick’Em Challenge, unlimited graffiti, and the ability to earn or purchase Souvenir Tokens to exchange for souvenirs from favorite matches.
For the first time in Counter-Strike Major history, all three stages will be played with a live audience at the MTK Sportpark, and the Grand Final will be historic — held in a best-of-five format. A true test that will determine the real champion.
