The best CS2 teams are those who consistently compete at the highest level regardless of their most recent performance. In this best CS2 teams list, we’re taking a closer look at how teams have been performing recently and ranking them accordingly.
Top 10 Counter-Strike 2 Teams
This list is mainly based on the teams’ results in CS2 so far, as well as their prospects for future events. Naturally, only the information which is available since the last update has been used to generate this list of the top 10 best CS2 teams, helpful for any CS2 betting.
10. Complexity
Complexity took to CS2 like a duck to water, making deep runs at two LAN events in the early stages of the game. Since then, the NA squad stepped off the gas and is worse for wear at the moment.
One of the main reasons behind Complexity’s success has been the exceptional form of Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, who is inarguably one of the best CS2 players in the world, having averaged a 1.20 rating across his CS2 performances.
- BLAST Fall Finals: 3-4th
- ESL Challenger Atlanta: 5-6th
- IEM Katowice 2024: 9-12th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 9-11th
9. Eternal Fire
After years of occupying the Counter-Strike tier-two scene, the Turks of Eternal Fire have finally managed to break through and establish themselves as a tier-one roster.
Eternal Fire was one of the main surprises of the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024, advancing to the playoffs, and beating top teams like Vitality, FaZe, and Virtus.pro along the way.
- PARI Please 2023: 2nd
- ESL Challenger Jonkoping 2023: 2nd
- IEM Katowice 2024: 9-12th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 5-8th
8. Virtus.pro
Although Virtus.pro’s CS2 results are arguably more impressive than those of some teams higher up on this list, most of their success has come online and against weaker opposition.
Having said that, the Rio Major Champions have shown great consistency over the past couple of months and deserve a spot on the top Counter-Strike 2 teams list.
- Thunderpick World Championship 2023 (online): 2nd
- ESL Challenger Jonkoping 2023: 3-4th
- ESL Challenger Atlanta 2023: 1st
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 9-11th
7. Cloud9
Although fans of Cloud9 have been crying out for them to sign a dedicated AWPer, the team has been doing relatively well with five rifles on board. Their trade-focused game is working very well, especially on the T side, where an AWP isn’t as necessary.
In any case, Cloud9’s results reason for them being on the top 10 best CS2 teams list without question. Although one might wonder how high they could go with a talented sniper within their ranks.
- BLAST Premier: Spring Groups: 9-12th
- IEM Katowice 2024: 13-16th
- BLAST Premier Spring Showdown: 5-8th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 5-8th
6. G2 Esports
Despite Nikola “NiKo” Kovac and Nemanja “huNter-” Kovac not performing up to par in CS2 as yet, G2 still is very dangerous and can take down any opponent on their day.
Had it not been for Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov’s elevating his game in CS2 and carrying his teammates over the line on several occasions, G2 might not have made it onto this list.
- IEM Sydney 2023: 3-4th
- BLAST Premier World Final: 5-6th
- IEM Katowice 2024: 5-6th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 3-4th
5. MOUZ
MOUZ have not let off the gas since their ESL Pro League S18 victory back in CS:GO, continuing to have solid placings at every event they attend. Frankly, they should be getting much more attention, as their consistency is unparalleled in the scene at the moment.
Despite the international roster’s young age, they are vastly experienced and well-prepared to follow up on their recent form in upcoming events.
- CS Asia Championships 2023: 2nd
- BLAST World Final: 3-4th
- IEM Katowice 2024: 3-4th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen: 5-8th
4. Vitality
Vitality peaked at the tail end of 2023, claiming the BLAST Fall Finals and BLAST Word Final title, besting FaZe in both Grand Finals and ending their incredible streak in the process. They’re a top team to consider for anyone betting on CS2.
What’s even more impressive is that they managed to do it in their right after a roster change. William “mezii” Merriman replaced the departing Emil “Magisk” Reif and claimed his maiden S-tier tournament trophy in Copenhagen. The team continues to play well and place high in big events.
- BLAST Fall Finals 2023: 1st
- BLAST World Final 2023: 1st
- IEM Katowice 2024: 13-16th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 3-4th
3. Spirit
Everyone was excited to see Spirit play on the big stage, but no one was ready for what was about to happen, Danil “donk” Kryshkovets and his teammates took the world by storm and quickly established themselves as one of the best CS2 teams in the world.
Given their young age, the sky is the limit for the youngsters, as they continue their quest to rack up as many CS2 trophies as humanly possible.
- BetBoom Dacha: 1st
- IEM Katowice 2024: 1st
- BLAST Premier Spring Showdown: 1-2nd
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 5-8th
2. NAVI
Although NAVI were dealt a tough hand with Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev going on a break at the dawn of CS2, the international squad has risen and ascended into a championship-level roster.
The whole project came together at the right time for Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen to shock the world and take home the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 title, becoming the inaugural CS2 Major Champions.
- BLAST Fall Finals: 5-6th
- BLAST World Final: 3-4th
- IEM Katowice 2024: 7-8th
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 1st
1. FaZe
FaZe are undoubtedly the best CS2 team in the world right now, having won three of the seven CS2 tournaments they attended while sporting an 18-match win streak that ended in the BLAST Fall Finals Grand Final.
Additionally, their worst result in CS2 thus far is second, which is absolutely ridiculous. Despite falling short at the final hurdle in the past few tournaments, FaZe is a title contender at every event, no matter the opposition.
- BLAST Fall Finals 2023: 2nd
- BLAST World Final 2023: 2nd
- IEM Katowice 2024: 2nd
- PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024: 2nd
