StarLadder Partners with ZOWIE for Budapest Major 2025
Esports organizer StarLadder has confirmed a partnership with gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE for the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament officially sanctioned by Valve.
Official Monitor Partner
ZOWIE will serve as the official monitor partner, supplying its XL2586X+ gaming monitors for all three stages of the tournament and the playoffs. This ensures players experience consistent, high-quality performance throughout the event.
“88% of professional players are using [ZOWIE] monitors in online and offline competitions,” says ZOWIE.
Event Details and Prize Pool
The Budapest Major will run from November 24 to December 14, 2025. It will feature the world's top 32 teams competing for a $1.25 million (approximately £953,937) prize pool, along with the opportunity to secure a place in Counter-Strike history.
Previous Collaborations and Other Partners
This is not the first collaboration between ZOWIE and StarLadder; they also partnered during the 2019 Berlin Major. For the Budapest Major, ZOWIE joins Esports Charts, which became the official analytics partner in July 2025.
ZOWIE's Role in Esports
ZOWIE is well-established within the Counter-Strike esports scene, supporting numerous Tier 1 events over the past ten years.
Author’s summary: ZOWIE continues its significant presence in esports by becoming the official monitor partner for StarLadder’s Budapest Major 2025, ensuring top-tier equipment for the world’s best CS2 players.
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