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ThirdSite Announces Ottawa Watch Party for the CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major
Ottawa, ON — November 18, 2025 — ThirdSite is announcing its fourth Counter-Strike 2 Watch Party, for the StarLadder Budapest Major Finals on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Algonquin College’s Observatory.
This in-person event invites Counter-Strike and esports fans, as well as the wider gaming community, to gather to watch the world’s best teams compete live from Budapest, Hungary.
Watch Party Details
- Event Name: CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major – Watch Party (Ottawa)
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Time: 11:30 am to 5:00 pm EST
- Location: The Observatory, Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
- Address: 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
- Food & Beverages: Will be sold on-site by Algonquin College.
- Admission: Free General Admission
- Supporter Tier (optional): $20 (includes merchandise bag)
New: Supporter Tier Tickets
For the first time, ThirdSite is introducing an optional Supporter Tier Ticket. While general admission remains free, the supporter option helps cover event costs and includes a small bag of merchandise provided by event sponsors valued over $35.
Registration
Tickets for both General Admission and Supporter Tier are available on Eventbrite:
Register here: [https://starladderwatchparty.eventbrite.ca]
Registration is required to attend, and space is limited.
About Counter-Strike 2 and the StarLadder Budapest Major
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2 or just CS) is a tactical first-person shooter (FPS). Two teams of five players face off in fast-paced, round-based matches that combine strategy, precision, and teamwork. It’s one of the world’s longest-running and most influential competitive video games, with a global player base in the tens of millions.
The StarLadder Budapest Major, organized by the Ukrainian esports company StarLadder, represents the highest level of play in Counter-Strike’s global esports circuit. A ‘Major’ is like the game’s equivalent of hockey’s Stanley Cup. In total, 32 of the world’s best teams will compete for a $1,250,000 USD prize pool, broadcast live from Budapest, Hungary, to audiences worldwide.
Watch Party Featured Activity
During intermission, attendees can take part in a Counter-Strike-themed trivia game, featuring questions about the game’s esports history. Our sponsors will supply prizes for the top three winners.
Sponsors and Supporters
Sponsors: Team Liquid, PreFire, Refrag, Kolex, Allstar, Algonquin College Esports
Community Partners: Carleton University Esports, Esport Canada, LAN ETS, Brace for Impact
About the Watch Party
“We’re proud to be working with so many Counter-Strike organizations supporting this event,” said Jack Nicol (alias, ‘eviljonbob’), Founder of ThirdSite. “We started running these events because there’s a real lack of esports gatherings for Counter-Strike, not just in Canada but across much of North America. For players in Ottawa, major events are often hours away by plane, leaving few opportunities to connect locally.
These watch parties give fans the chance to come together more often, meet others in the area who share the same passion for Counter-Strike, and experience the excitement of watching the game live with others. Our goal is to keep growing Ottawa’s local scene and continue creating regular events that bring players, students, and fans together. Even if you’re new to the game or haven’t played before, this is the perfect way to join the community and see what makes Counter-Strike so special.”
Each ThirdSite event has grown in attendance, drawing students, casual players, and esports fans alike. This December’s watch party promises to be ThirdSite’s biggest event yet, celebrating the StarLadder Budapest Major with incredible sponsor support, exciting prizes, and a lively atmosphere inside Algonquin College’s Observatory.
About ThirdSite
Founded in 2024, ThirdSite is an Ottawa-based Counter-Strike community organization dedicated to bringing local players together through in-person events such as watch parties.
Online, ThirdSite hosts Ottawa’s largest Counter-Strike-only Discord server, giving local players a place to chat, play, and stay connected between events.