Vitality have officially become the top Counter-Strike organization by total prize money won. They pulled ahead after winning ESL Pro League Season 24 and passed Natus Vincere, who held first place for more than four years.
Why does this matter? The change at the top marks a real shift in the history of the scene. For over four years, Natus Vincere led this ranking, so the new order brings a long era to an end.
A Long Reign at the Top
Natus Vincere kept the first position in the all-time prize money ranking for more than four years. During that time, no other organization could take the lead. As a result, the club became a symbol of long-term success in Counter-Strike.
Meanwhile, Vitality kept building their own record of results. Their title at ESL Pro League Season 24 finally gave them the boost they needed to move into first place.
The Current Prize Money Ranking
According to the table, Vitality now lead with $13,866,592 in total winnings. They have 41 first-place finishes, 22 second-place finishes and 24 third or fourth-place finishes.
Natus Vincere are now second with $13,682,459. However, their trophy count is much higher. They have 60 first places, 59 second places and 70 third or fourth places.
Astralis hold third place with $11,687,258, and FaZe Clan follow in fourth with $10,430,259. In addition, MOUZ are fifth with $8,796,932, while G2 Esports are sixth with $8,189,123.
Team Spirit take seventh place with $7,846,855. Team Liquid are eighth with $7,043,538, and Fnatic are ninth with $6,418,006. Finally, Virtus.pro close the top ten with $6,026,891.
What the Numbers Show
The table highlights an interesting contrast. Vitality lead in money, but they have fewer top finishes than several rivals. For example, Fnatic have 110 first-place finishes, the most in the table. MOUZ also have more wins than Vitality, with 94 first places.
Therefore, the ranking shows more than a simple count of titles. It reflects how much money each organization has earned across its history.
Why This Moment Is Important
Vitality’s win at ESL Pro League Season 24 ended Natus Vincere’s run of more than four years at the top. The gap between the two teams is small, at about $184,000, so the race for first place may stay close. Even so, Vitality now hold the record as the richest team in Counter-Strike history.
