Ninjas in Pyjamas, B8, and Fnatic advance to StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 2

NiP defeated Fluxo 2-0 with convincing 13-5 wins on Nuke and Train, returning one of Counter-Strike’s iconic teams to the main stage. Fluxo still has a chance to qualify in the final round.

B8 bounced back from an early loss to win 2-0 over Legacy, taking Dust II 16-12 in overtime and Mirage 13-5, continuing their trend of Major upsets.

Fnatic overcame NRG in a reverse sweep after an opening 13-3 loss on Mirage, winning 13-10 on Inferno and 13-9 on Dust II, marking their first Stage 2 appearance since the 2023 Paris Major.

Elsewhere, FaZe Clan survived elimination with a 2-1 win over RED Canids, while RED Canids, Lynn Vision, and Rare Atom were eliminated. In other Stage 1 deciders, Parivision defeated GamerLegion 16-14 in overtime, and The Huns Esports were knocked out by Imperial Esports 2-0.

With Stage 1’s fourth round complete, all eyes now shift to round five, which will determine the remaining teams advancing to Stage 2.