The MongolZ vs Vitality at the CS2 Budapest Major: A statement and a big rerun
For this quarterfinal, Vitality faced very familiar opponents. They played against The MongolZ in the grand final of the Austin Major. The form of both teams changed since then, but the general expectations were the same.
Eugene Bozhenko
Playoffs at the CS2 Budapest Major 2025: Stream, matchups, and results
It all comes to this: after three Swiss stages, the eight best CS2 teams clash in the final brackets. Only one can lift the trophy after the grand final.
Eugene Bozhenko
Stockholm welcomes ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals: Race to $1,000,000!
The ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals will award the winning CS2 esports team with a point toward the ESL Grand Slam.
Amy Chen
Rising to the top: CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 recap
Excitement at the CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks as Stage 3 ends. Catch all the action in our Stage 3 recap
Sofia Guimarães
Fresh power of Counter-Strike 2: The best underdog teams at the Budapest Major
None of them advanced to the Playoffs, and still, these players made an impact. Some defeated the favorites. Others showed their unique playing style.
Eugene Bozhenko
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs preview: Eight teams, one champion
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs pushes the eight best teams in the tournament to prove their superiority.
XC Enriquez
FaZe, G2, and NAVI in final advancement matches at Budapest Major Stage 3
Two big teams drew themselves underdogs, so the wins are almost guaranteed — unless we can witness a brilliant upset. Two other CS2 esports powerhouses have an ultimate clash for one spot in the Budapest Major Playoffs.
Eugene Bozhenko
Vitality, MOUZ, MongolZ advance to StarLadder Budapest playoffs
Team Vitality, MOUZ Esports, and The MongolZ booked their StarLadder Budapest 2025 playoff spots after wins versus Falcons, NAVI, and G2.
XC Enriquez
FURIA to run over G2 and qualify for the Budapest Major Playoffs
G2 Esports is a strong CS2 team alright, but their opponents are currently the top menace on the scene. The last time they played was at IEM Chengdu 2025, and FURIA defeated G2 with a 2:0, including a 13:5 on Train.
Eugene Bozhenko
Women of CS2 esports: Talking ESL Impact and Sakura’s journey to the top with Stx
“It genuinely makes me smile and warms my heart.”
Amy Chen