StarLadder names ZOWIE as monitor partner for Budapest Major

StarLadder Names ZOWIE as Monitor Partner for Budapest Major

Esports tournament organizer StarLadder has partnered with gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) event sanctioned by Valve. ZOWIE will serve as the official monitor partner of the tournament.

ZOWIE’s Role in the Tournament

ZOWIE will supply its XL2586X+ gaming monitors for all three stages of the competition, including the playoffs, ensuring players receive consistent performance throughout the event.

According to ZOWIE, 88% of professional players use its monitors during online and offline competitions.

About the Budapest Major

The tournament runs from November 24 to December 14, 2025, featuring the world's top 32 teams competing for a $1.25 million (approximately £953,937) prize pool and a chance to secure a place in Counter-Strike history.

Previous Collaborations and Partnerships

StarLadder and ZOWIE previously collaborated during the 2019 Berlin Major.
ZOWIE joins Esports Charts as the second official partner of the Budapest Major; Esports Charts was named the official analytics partner in July 2025.
The peripherals brand has a long-standing presence in Counter-Strike esports, supporting multiple Tier 1 events over the last decade.

Author's summary: ZOWIE becomes the official monitor partner for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, providing high-quality gaming monitors to support top professional players in a major $1.25m CS2 competition.

Esports Insider — 2025-11-06