Issues and joys of Stage 1 at Budapest Major: FlyQuest to sweep, FaZe to survive
The CS2 Major start filled the community with very polarized emotions. Some underdogs are on the rise, skyrocketing to the next stage. The favorites struggle significantly to the point of being eliminated.
Eugene Bozhenko
Elimination avoided: FaZe barely make it to the Major’s Stage 2
It took FaZe two tournament days to fall from the Budapest Major Stage 1 favorites to one of the teams in the elimination zone. There was no more space for errors, as their each next step could be fatal.
Eugene Bozhenko
DreamHack Stockholm announces new CS2 Knockout tournament
CS2 is bringing a new tournament to DreamHack Stockholm, giving players a chance at some unique prizes.
Bryson Maddock
Perfect run in Stage 1: Two teams made a statement at the Budapest Major
After an intense and extremely chaotic opening day, we moved into the first advancement matches. FlyQuest faced Fluxo and M80 played against NRG for two spots in the next stage — and for a significant boost of confidence.
Eugene Bozhenko
FaZe, Legacy, and more kick off CS2 Budapest Major: Stage 1 details and results
This starting tournament phase sets up the basis for the following top-tier excitement. The teams in Stage 1 are pretty strong, and their battles are spectacular and interesting.
Eugene Bozhenko
Pick’Ems of the Budapest Major: Diamond coin, stickers, and Souvenirs
Counter-Strike 2 invites you to make predictions for each Major tournament stage and claim Souvenir packages as rewards. The Pick’Em challenge is explained here.
Eugene Bozhenko
CS2 events in 2026: Full top-tier schedule
Many great tournaments happen this year! Check out the competitive calendar and not miss big Counter-Strike 2 events.
Eugene Bozhenko
All teams at CS2 Budapest Major 2025: Three Stages
For some participants, just being here is an honor and achievement. For others, only the Major win is considered a decent result.
Eugene Bozhenko
FURIA defeat Falcons in the grand final and win BLAST Rivals Hong Kong
After defeating extremely strong opponents, FURIA and Falcons aim for the tournament win. It would be a significant milestone for both, but for different reasons.
Eugene Bozhenko
CS2 BLAST Rivals Fall 2025: Revenge opportunities and a test ahead of the Major
All the top teams at this tournament have something to prove. Some of them are set for perfect revenge.
Eugene Bozhenko