CS in Competitive Gaming
Indeed, Counter-Strike 2 has become one of the most popular CS video game competitions in the world. So far, more than 900 tournaments have taken place, and teams have won over $55 million in prize money.
Some teams have earned a lot more money because they won big tournaments. They kept doing well in playoffs or became champions.
Moreover, these teams have become very successful by winning tournaments and playing well in many competitions.
CS fans know Counter-Strike 2 as a popular game where teams chase large prizes. There have been over 900 tournaments, and teams have won more than $55 million.
Additionally, some teams win large prizes by excelling in many tournaments. Aurora Gaming is a new team that has surprised many people.
Previously, they played in smaller tournaments but started beating some of the best teams. They made it to the semifinals of BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 and beat The MongolZ.
They’ve earned over $1 million in 49 tournaments. Moreover, that pace is very fast.
FURIA is a team from Brazil that did very well in 2025 and 2026.
They won important tournaments and finished in second place at IEM Cologne Major 2026. They also did well at the Esports World Cup. Team Falcons have become very good quickly. When they added star players NiKo and m0NESY, they got even better.
Additionally, winning IEM Cologne Major 2026 was a big moment for them. G2 is one of the top teams.
They lost some players, but they kept winning at big events like BLAST and ESL. Moreover, their solid results in 2024 helped them earn substantial prize money. FaZe Clan has earned most of their money by winning major tournaments and performing well. However, when they are not at their best, they remain strong in playoffs. They still earn substantial prize money.
The MongolZ is one of the best Asian teams. Additionally, they don’t just win once; they consistently perform well in many tournaments, which helps them earn a lot of money.
NAVI has played in almost every tournament.
In 2024, they won big events such as the Copenhagen Major. Additionally, they won Esports World Cup, ESL Pro League Season 20, and IEM Rio.
MOUZ is very consistent, which means they regularly do well in many tournaments and earn a lot of prize money.
