StarLadder has announced the dates for the Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQ) for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The qualifiers will take place online from October 16 to 19, 2025, where the best teams from Europe , America , and Asia will compete for a spot in the major.

Invitations to the MRQ, as well as direct invitations to the Major, will be sent out on October 8, 2025, based on the Valve Ranking System (VRS), which will ensure the participation of the most consistent and competitive teams.

Participating Regions
The MRQ will cover three main regions: Europe , America (North and South), and Asia (West, East, and China). This format provides equal access for teams from different parts of the world, allowing them to compete for the right to represent their regions at the Major. Only the best teams will advance, and this qualification will be a key step on the road to the Budapest Major.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 will take place from November 24 to December 14, 2025, culminating in a four-day playoff at the MVM Dome, one of the largest and most modern esports arenas in Europe . The tournament will bring together 32 top teams competing for a prize pool of $1.25 million and one of the most prestigious titles in the world of esports.

The early stages will take place at MTK Sportpark, which seats 2,000 spectators, and the playoffs will be held at the 20,000-seat MVM Dome, where a unique atmosphere will be created thanks to record-breaking LED screens, lighting, and special effects.

The importance of MRQ
MRQ is a critical stage, as it determines which teams will get a chance to compete for the trophy. As Roman Romanov, CEO of StarLadder, noted:

Hosting another Major is an incredible honor, and we're determined to make it unforgettable. Budapest gives us the perfect stage to push the boundaries of what a live CS2 event can look and feel like.
Roman Romanov, CEO of StarLadder

The road to the Budapest Major begins with the MRQ, and only the best will be able to rise to the challenge.