Budapest Major Stage 2: Round 4 Matchups Confirmed
Budapest Major Stage 2: Round 4 Matchups Confirmed
Round 4 Matchups Locked In
The matchups for Round 4 of Stage 2 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 have been set.
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Aurora vs Astralis — elimination match.
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Liquid vs TYLOO — part of the 1-2 pool.
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fnatic vs Passion UA — also 1-2 pool.
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PARIVISION vs Ninjas in Pyjamas — a 2-1 pool BO3, vying for the first Stage 3 spots alongside already advanced Natus Vincere and FaZe.
These matches will decide the final teams moving on to Stage 3 — and which ones crash out of the Major.
Context: Format & Road to Stage 3
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The Budapest Major 2025 uses a 16-team Swiss system in Stage 2. Teams progress or get eliminated based on their performance (wins/losses).
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Stage 2 runs from November 29 to December 2, 2025.
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The top 8 teams from Stage 2 will reach Stage 3; the rest will be eliminated.
Already qualified for Stage 3: Natus Vincere and FaZe.
What Led to These Matchups
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Around a dozen teams — including newcomers and Major veterans — entered Stage 2 after surviving the opening Swiss round. The re-seeding process (the Buchholz system) helped shape these Round 4 matchups.
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For example, the 2-1 pool (like PARIVISION vs Ninjas in Pyjamas) features teams that currently stand 2 wins and 1 loss — on the cusp of Stage 3 qualification.
Key Takeaways
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Round 4 is do-or-die — many major names must fight for survival.
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Some teams (like PARIVISION, Ninjas in Pyjamas) will get one last shot via BO3, while others (like Aurora vs Astralis) face elimination straight away.
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As the Swiss format nears its climax, every match becomes crucial — especially for teams aiming to reach Stage 3.
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