The most legendary esports organizations are the ones that won the biggest titles and kept winning across different eras: Team Liquid, Natus Vincere, Fnatic, Astralis, and Team Vitality lead our list. Below are the 13 greatest esports organizations in history, ranked by verified world titles, Counter-Strike Majors, and staying power, plus the teams on top right now in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Astralis holds the record for most Counter-Strike Majors, with four.
- Team Liquid has won The International twice (2017 and 2024) and completed the Intel Grand Slam in Counter-Strike.
- Natus Vincere won the first-ever International in 2011 and has qualified for every Counter-Strike Major.
- Team Spirit is the first organization to win The International three times.
- In 2026, AG.AL won the Esports World Cup Club Championship, ending Team Falcons’ two-year run.
The 13 Most Legendary Esports Organizations at a Glance
| Rank | Organization | Signature Achievement | Main Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Liquid | Two International titles + Intel Grand Slam | Dota 2, CS, LoL |
| 2 | Natus Vincere | First International champion (2011) | CS, Dota 2 |
| 3 | Fnatic | First League of Legends world champion | LoL, CS, Valorant |
| 4 | Astralis | Record four CS Majors | Counter-Strike |
| 5 | Team Vitality | Three CS Majors + two ESL Grand Slams | CS, Valorant |
| 6 | Evil Geniuses | The International 2015 + Valorant Champions 2023 | Dota 2, Valorant |
| 7 | G2 Esports | Only Western team to win MSI | LoL, CS |
| 8 | SK Gaming | Back-to-back CS Majors with its 2016 roster | CS, LoL |
| 9 | Cloud9 | First North American CS Major | CS, LoL |
| 10 | Team Spirit | Record three International titles | Dota 2, CS |
| 11 | TSM | Most LCS titles (7) | League of Legends |
| 12 | Sentinels | First two-time Valorant Masters champion | Valorant |
| 13 | FaZe Clan | PGL Major Antwerp 2022 | Counter-Strike |
How We Ranked
We ranked each organization on three factors:
- Biggest titles: World championships and top events, such as The International, League of Legends Worlds, Counter-Strike Majors, and Valorant Champions.
- Staying power: Success across different years, rosters, and games.
- Impact: Records, firsts, and moments that changed their scene.
We verified every title against tournament records. We did not rank by prize money, because reliable all-time totals are hard to confirm. The order is an editorial judgment based on these factors.
The 13 Most Legendary Esports Organizations
1. Team Liquid
Few organizations have won at the top level in as many games as Team Liquid. In Dota 2, Liquid won The International in 2017 with a roster led by captain KuroKy and star carry Miracle-, then won it again in 2024.
In Counter-Strike, Liquid completed Intel Grand Slam Season 2 in 2019, winning four qualifying events in a row. In League of Legends, Liquid won four straight North American LCS titles in 2018 and 2019.
Signature wins:
- The International 2017 and 2024 (Dota 2)
- Intel Grand Slam Season 2, 2019 (Counter-Strike)
- Four straight LCS titles, 2018–2019 (League of Legends)
2. Natus Vincere (NAVI)
NAVI won the very first International in 2011, beating EHOME in the final with a roster that included Dendi and Puppey. Dendi went on to become one of the most famous faces in Dota 2.
In Counter-Strike, NAVI won the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 and the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, the first Major played in Counter-Strike 2. NAVI is also the only organization to qualify for every Counter-Strike Major, a streak that shows remarkable consistency.
Signature wins:
- The International 2011 (Dota 2)
- PGL Major Stockholm 2021 (CS:GO)
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 (CS2)
3. Fnatic
Fnatic won the first League of Legends World Championship in 2011, a title that still defines the organization. It also became the first CS:GO Major champion at DreamHack Winter 2013 and has won three Counter-Strike Majors in total.
In Valorant, Fnatic won two international titles in 2023, LOCK//IN and Masters Tokyo, making it one of the few organizations with world-level trophies in three different games.
Signature wins:
- League of Legends World Championship 2011
- Three Counter-Strike Majors, starting with DreamHack Winter 2013
- Valorant LOCK//IN and Masters Tokyo (2023)
4. Astralis
Astralis built the most dominant dynasty in Counter-Strike history. The Danish team won four Majors: ELEAGUE Atlanta 2017, FACEIT London 2018, IEM Katowice 2019, and StarLadder Berlin 2019. No other organization has won more.
Astralis also won the first Intel Grand Slam in 2018. Its player Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen won four Majors with the team and later a fifth with Vitality, making him the only player with five Major titles.
Signature wins:
- Four Counter-Strike Majors (2017–2019), a record
- Intel Grand Slam Season 1, 2018
5. Team Vitality
Built around French superstar Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, Vitality has become the strongest Counter-Strike team of the CS2 era. It won three Majors: the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, and the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.
Vitality then did something no team had done before: it won the ESL Grand Slam twice, in back-to-back seasons. In 2026, its Valorant team also reached the Valorant Champions grand final.
Signature wins:
- Paris 2023, Austin 2025, and Budapest 2025 Majors (Counter-Strike)
- ESL Grand Slam Seasons 5 and 6
- Valorant Champions 2026 runner-up
6. Evil Geniuses
Evil Geniuses gave North America two of its biggest esports moments. In 2015, EG won The International and its $6.6 million first prize, with 16-year-old SumaiL becoming the youngest TI winner ever.
In 2023, EG won Valorant Champions in Los Angeles, beating Paper Rex 3-1 in the final. It was North America’s first Valorant world title, and coach Christine “potter” Chi became the first woman to coach a team to that title.
Signature wins:
- The International 2015 (Dota 2)
- Valorant Champions 2023
7. G2 Esports
G2 is Europe’s most successful League of Legends organization of the modern era. In 2019, G2 swept Team Liquid 3-0 to win the Mid-Season Invitational, the first international League title for Europe since 2011. It remains the only Western team to win MSI.
That 2019 roster, with Caps, Perkz, Jankos, Wunder, and Mikyx, also reached the World Championship final the same year.
Signature wins:
- Mid-Season Invitational 2019 (League of Legends)
- Multiple European league titles
8. SK Gaming
SK Gaming is one of the oldest names in esports and a pioneer of professional Counter-Strike. Its Brazilian roster, led by FalleN and coldzera, won back-to-back Majors in 2016: MLG Columbus (playing as Luminosity Gaming) and ESL One Cologne (under the SK name).
Signature wins:
- ESL One Cologne 2016 (CS:GO Major)
- Part of the 2016 back-to-back Major run with the same roster
9. Cloud9
Cloud9 delivered North America’s greatest Counter-Strike moment. At the ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018, a roster of Skadoodle, Stewie2K, autimatic, RUSH, and tarik became the first North American team to win a Major. It’s still the only North American organization to do it.
In League of Legends, Cloud9 has six LCS titles, the second-most in league history.
Signature wins:
- ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 (Counter-Strike)
- Six LCS titles (League of Legends)
10. Team Spirit
Team Spirit has become the most successful organization in the history of The International. It won Dota 2’s biggest event in 2021, 2023, and 2026, making it the first organization to win TI three times.
Spirit is a force in Counter-Strike too. It won the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 and the Esports World Cup 2026 Counter-Strike 2 title.
Signature wins:
- The International 2021, 2023, and 2026 (Dota 2)
- Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 (CS2)
- Esports World Cup 2026 Counter-Strike 2 title
11. TSM
TSM won the first-ever LCS title in 2013 and finished with seven LCS championships, still the most in the league’s history. For years, it was North America’s most popular League of Legends team.
TSM sold its LCS spot in 2023 for a reported $10 million and left the league, but its record still stands.
Signature wins:
- Seven LCS titles, the most ever
- First LCS champion (2013)
12. Sentinels
Sentinels won the first international Valorant tournament, Masters Reykjavik 2021, sweeping Fnatic 3-0 with Tyson “TenZ” Ngo named grand final MVP. In 2024, Sentinels won Masters Madrid, becoming the first organization to win two Valorant Masters titles.
Signature wins:
- Valorant Masters Reykjavik 2021
- Valorant Masters Madrid 2024
13. FaZe Clan
FaZe started as a content brand but proved itself in competition. Its Counter-Strike roster of karrigan, rain, Twistzz, ropz, and broky won the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, beating NAVI in the final.
Signature wins:
- PGL Major Antwerp 2022 (CS:GO)
The Best Esports Teams Right Now (2026)
Legacy is one thing, but some organizations are winning big today:
- AG.AL: Won the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship and its $7 million top prize, with wins in Tekken 8 and Trackmania.
- Team Falcons: Won the first two EWC Club Championships (2024 and 2025), The International 2025, and its first Counter-Strike Major at IEM Cologne 2026.
- Team Spirit: Won The International 2026 and the Esports World Cup 2026 Counter-Strike 2 title.
- LOUD: Won Valorant Champions 2026, becoming the first organization to win Valorant’s world title twice.
- 100 Thieves: Won the Esports World Cup 2026 Valorant title, beating NRG 3-1. The organization also won the 2021 LCS title in League of Legends.
What Makes an Esports Organization Legendary?
The organizations on this list share a few traits. They won the biggest titles, not just regular events. They stayed on top through roster changes and new games. And many of them broke barriers, like Cloud9 winning North America’s first Counter-Strike Major or G2 bringing an international League title back to the West.
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FAQ
Which esports organization has won the most Counter-Strike Majors?
Astralis holds the record with four Counter-Strike Majors: ELEAGUE Atlanta 2017, FACEIT London 2018, IEM Katowice 2019, and StarLadder Berlin 2019. Fnatic and Team Vitality are next with three Majors each. Vitality has won all of its Majors since 2023, making it the top team of the CS2 era so far.
Which team has won The International the most?
Team Spirit has won Dota 2’s The International three times, in 2021, 2023, and 2026. Team Liquid has won it twice, in 2017 and 2024. Natus Vincere won the first International in 2011, and Evil Geniuses won in 2015, still North America’s only TI title.
What is the most successful North American esports organization?
It depends on the game. TSM won seven LCS titles, the most in League of Legends history in North America. Cloud9 has six LCS titles and the only North American Counter-Strike Major. Evil Geniuses won The International 2015 and Valorant Champions 2023, North America’s biggest world titles in those games.
What is the Esports World Cup Club Championship?
The Club Championship rewards the organization that earns the most points across every game at the Esports World Cup. Team Falcons won the first two editions in 2024 and 2025. In 2026, AG.AL won it and took home the $7 million top prize after a final-day win in Trackmania.
Which esports team is the best right now?
It depends on the game. In 2026, Team Falcons won the IEM Cologne Major in Counter-Strike, Team Spirit won The International in Dota 2, and LOUD won Valorant Champions. AG.AL won the Esports World Cup Club Championship, which measures success across many games at once.
Sources
- Esports.net: CS Major Winners List
- Esports.gg: All TI Winners in Dota 2 History
- Hotspawn: ESL Grand Slam Winners and Standings
- Sheep Esports: Which LCS Team Has Won the Most Titles?
- Esports.net: All Valorant Masters Winners
- Dot Esports: LOUD Win Valorant Champions 2026
- Esports World Cup: AG.AL Crowned Club Champion
