Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has wrapped up, and it was the most normal Stage of the Major so far. With that, we’re proud to announce that we actually managed to pick five correct teams for once. F-cking finally.

3-0

The golden duo’s of KSCERATO-molodoy and donk-sh1ro continue to wreak havoc, carrying FURIA and Spirit through to the Playoffs with ease.

Who would’ve thought that adding YEKINDAR and molodoy would be the recipe for full domination? Across the four maps they played this Stage, FURIA allowed double digits just once. They’re really coming for the trophy, aren’t they?

3-1 & 3-2

MOUZ, Vitality, and The MongolZ all secured their 3-1 tickets, with the highlight going to controlez. The man got thrown into the deep end after Senzu’s benching and absolutely delivered. We owe you an apology, we really weren’t familiar with your game.

Just barely limping into the arena were NAVI, FaZe, and Falcons, all of whom had to grind it out until the final day. Not exactly a confidence boost for any of them.

2-3 & 1-3

Passion UA and B8 making it to the last day of Stage 3 was probably among the best outcomes they could’ve imagined going into the Major, so they shouldn’t be too down about stumbling at the final hurdle.

For G2, though, it must sting to lose the Playoffs spot to Falcons of all teams, but m0NESY made sure that final spot was his.

Imperial, 3DMAX, and paiN went home with just a single win, and we can’t say we’re surprised. Honestly, just be glad you were here.

0-3

Jame’s time at the Major came to an end in Stage 3, despite putting up one hell of a fight against NAVI and 3DMAX along the way. Ultimately, Jesus and his four disciples can be proud of their incredible run, coming all the way from Stage 1. We’re excited to see what they have in store for 2026.

Speaking of stores, Liquid should just close theirs for good, having barely scraped through Stage 2 only to crash out in Stage 3. Seriously, you can’t even beat Passion UA. Just blow it up.