In 2025, the distribution of prize money in professional CS2 clearly shows a concentration of earnings in the hands of several dominant organizations. Fresh statistics for the top 10 teams by total winnings (with the club’s share accounted for) indicate who most consistently converts results into real financial outcomes. Vitality are the absolute leaders of the ranking, while contenders such as Spirit, The MongolZ, and FURIA secured spots in the upper part of the list. NAVI made it into the top seven but noticeably trailed the top three.
CS2 prize money
This is not just about a “nice number” in a final table. Prize money in modern CS2 is an indicator of several factors at once: consistent results across the season, participation in top-tier events, deep playoff runs, and the effectiveness of star-studded rosters.
For organizations, it is a direct part of the budget and an opportunity to invest in transfers, academies, and infrastructure. For players, it is proof that results on the server translate into financial success. For the scene as a whole, it is a snapshot of the season that clearly shows who truly dominated during the year.
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Top 10 teams by prize money in 2025
According to the provided data, the top looks as follows (amounts include the organization’s cut):
- Vitality — $4,262,375
- Spirit — $2,096,938
- The MongolZ — $1,829,688
- FURIA — $1,703,250
- Falcons — $1,631,500
- MOUZ — $1,517,125
- Aurora — $1,169,750
- NAVI — $993,000
- FaZe — $804,830
- G2 — $787,750
Two trends are immediately visible: a massive gap between first place and the chasers, and an unusually high position for The MongolZ, who cemented themselves as the true breakthrough of the year.
Vitality: a league of their own in prize money
Vitality not only top the ranking — they are almost twice as far ahead of their closest competitors. This advantage is the result of victories at the highest-tier tournaments, regular finals appearances, and constant presence at events with large prize pools. The team managed to combine results with high-volume participation in key championships of the season.
Throughout the year Vitality stayed in the upper part of the world rankings, which directly impacted their final financial figures. In effect, their prize money is a reward for consistency over distance, not just for isolated triumphs. That is why they appear to be in a league of their own compared with the rest of the top teams.
Breakthrough of the year: The MongolZ in the top 3
Third place for The MongolZ is one of the season’s brightest storylines. The Mongolian squad proved that Asian teams are no longer just participants and can compete on equal terms with European and Brazilian elites. Their consistent top-8 and top-4 finishes at major tournaments converted into substantial prize money.
The MongolZ’s position in the ranking is a direct consequence of systematic work rather than a one-off surge. The team remained competitive throughout the season and showed that the geography of CS2 leaders is expanding rapidly, opening the door for new regions.
FURIA and Falcons: steady elite level
FURIA and Falcons ended up in a tight group among top teams, confirming their status as constant trophy contenders. Both squads regularly reached the playoffs, performed strongly in big arenas, and demonstrated championship potential even in the toughest tournament brackets.
Their prize totals show that the fight inside the top five is extremely close and that financial gaps are often decided by a single final or semifinal. At the same time, it is clear that even without a Major victory, it is possible to surpass the 1.5-million-dollar mark in a season if a team remains steadily competitive.
NAVI: in the top 10, but not chasing first place
Natus Vincere took seventh place with $993,000, stopping just short of the million mark. This number accurately reflects the team’s contrasting season: consistent playoff appearances and several strong showings at major tournaments, but a lack of top-tier titles and victories in decisive matches.
NAVI’s prize money is more a reflection of constant presence in the fight than outright dominance. The team stayed relevant at big events but could not challenge the leaders for the top financial spots, outlining clear potential for growth next season.
Money, rankings, and real team strength: what this list shows
The prize-money ranking partially correlates with world rankings but does not fully mirror them. It demonstrates that in modern CS2, stability is more valuable than a single breakthrough and that systematic performances at major tournaments guarantee better financial results than an isolated victory without consolidating success afterward.
It is also clear that new regions are gradually taking a share of prize money from traditional giants, intensifying competition on the international stage. The 2025 prize-money top 10 reflects a real redistribution of power in CS2 and explains why the transfer window at the end of the year is accompanied by major moves and significant organizational investment.
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Can anyone break the established order?
In 2026 this trend is likely to continue: major teams with deep tournament runs will keep accumulating most of the prize money. However, even now, we can see squads capable of breaking the established order — and it is precisely they who will set the tone for the upcoming season.
