Results of Day 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs and Grand Final Preview

The third day of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs delivered unforgettable matches, determining the two teams that will face off in the grand final. Vitality defeated Team Spirit 2:0 in a tense series, while FaZe Clan overcame NAVI 2:1 in a thrilling decider, setting the stage for an electrifying grand final at the MVM Dome arena.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs – Day 3 Results

The penultimate day of the Major featured some fascinating matches. Team Spirit literally brought their player donk to tears by losing what they simply shouldn’t have. Meanwhile, the FaZe vs NAVI match was a full-blown drama, with the grand final slipping through Natus Vincere’s fingers, making it painful for fans to watch.

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Vitality vs Team Spirit — 2:0

Vitality’s clash with Team Spirit was a rollercoaster of emotions. On the opening map, Spirit built a strong lead, at one point ahead 12:6, but Vitality fought back relentlessly, forcing overtime and eventually winning 19:17. The victory came at an emotional cost for Spirit, with player donk visibly struggling to hold back tears after the map.

On the second map, Vitality controlled the pace from the beginning, maintaining momentum and preventing Spirit from mounting a comeback. With a final score of 13:8, Vitality secured the series win 2:0, demonstrating their resilience and composure under pressure while highlighting Spirit’s inability to respond in key moments.

FaZe Clan vs NAVI — 2:1

The other semifinal was a dramatic three-map series between FaZe Clan and NAVI. NAVI dominated the opening map, Ancient, controlling key areas and rounds to take a decisive 13:5 win, leaving FaZe struggling to respond.

FaZe bounced back on Nuke, establishing strong defense and winning crucial duels, ultimately closing the map 13:11 to level the series. The decider on Inferno was a tense and thrilling battle. FaZe won key mid-round fights and executed clutch plays, including a critical moment where Twistzz, alone against three NAVI players, turned the round in FaZe’s favor. They closed the map 13:8, securing their spot in the grand final against Vitality.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final Preview

With the semifinals behind us, the grand final will feature Vitality vs FaZe Clan, scheduled for December 14 at 19:00 EET at the MVM Dome. Vitality enter as slight favorites after a clean semifinal victory, but FaZe’s resilience and ability to win tight series make them formidable opponents. Fans can expect a BO5 showdown full of strategic depth, high-stakes rounds, and thrilling action.

The grand final promises an unforgettable encounter. Only one team will lift the trophy, claim $500,000 in prize money, and etch their name into Major history. Vitality and FaZe Clan now stand between glory and defeat — every round will count in this ultimate test of skill and composure.