StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: NAVI Go 3-0, FaZe Surging, NiP Rising — Latest Results & Key Highlights

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 continues to deliver top-tier Counter-Strike 2 action as the world’s best teams battle through the Swiss Stage. With NAVI already 3-0, FaZe finding form, and NiP rebounding, the competition is tightening ahead of the playoff race.

NAVI Dominate Stage 2 (3-0)

Natus Vincere became the first team to qualify for Stage 3, defeating FlyQuest, Imperial, and B8 without dropping a series.

NAVI IGL Aleksib: “We’re here to try to dominate the teams we think we are better than.”

Their clean run positions them as early title favorites.

FaZe Bounce Back After Shaky Start

FaZe Clan, who barely survived Stage 1 at 3-2, opened Stage 2 with two straight wins.

frozen: “We know how good we can play, so I’m not surprised we’re going 2:0.”

FaZe’s resurgence has also sparked huge viewership numbers, especially on Portuguese streams, according to Esports Charts.

NiP Recover With xKacpersky Leading

After losing their opening Stage-1 match, Ninjas in Pyjamas rebuilt momentum behind breakout rifler xKacpersky.

xKacpersky: “We didn’t make those mistakes again — everyone could play their game.”

NiP now enter a critical matchup against PARIVISION, who advanced from Stage 1 with a hard-fought 3-2.

Brazil’s Last Hope: Imperial

With Legacy, Fluxo, and RED Canids eliminated, Imperial remain the only Brazilian team still in the competition. They face M80, one of the two teams that went 3-0 in Stage 1.

Today’s Key Matches (December 1, MSK)

• PARIVISION vs NiP – 17:00

• fnatic vs Passion UA – 17:00

• Imperial vs M80 – 19:30

• Aurora vs Astralis – 19:30

• B8 vs 3DMAX – 22:00

• Liquid vs TYLOO – 22:00

Astralis enter their matchup under intense pressure — another loss could eliminate them early.

Production Issues & Side Stories

The event’s opening days were marred by audio and broadcast problems, leading to StarLadder issuing public apologies. Despite this, viewership remains strong across multiple regions.