We know it can be tough to remember every winner from such a chaotic year. Before we analyze Vitality’s dominance, here is the complete breakdown of every major result from the CS2 calendar 2025.
2025 Tournament Results Overview
| Date | Tournament | Location | Winner |
| Jan 14-26 | BLAST Bounty Spring | Copenhagen | Team Spirit |
| Jan 29 – Feb 9 | IEM Katowice | Poland | Team Vitality |
| Feb 15-23 | PGL Cluj-Napoca | Romania | MOUZ |
| Mar 1-16 | ESL Pro League S21 | Stockholm | Team Vitality |
| Mar 19-30 | BLAST Open Lisboa | Portugal | Team Vitality |
| Apr 3-13 | PGL Bucharest | Romania | Falcons |
| Apr 15-20 | YaLLa Compass Qatar | Online | NAVI Junior |
| Apr 21-27 | IEM Melbourne | Australia | Team Vitality |
| Apr 29 – May 4 | BLAST Rivals S1 | Copenhagen | Team Vitality |
| May 8-18 | PGL Astana | Kazakhstan | Team Spirit |
| May 19-25 | IEM Dallas | USA | Team Vitality |
| Jun 3-22 | BLAST.tv Austin Major | USA | Team Vitality |
| Jul 15-20 | FISSURE Summer | Serbia | TYLOO |
| Jul 23 – Aug 3 | IEM Cologne | Germany | Team Spirit |
| Aug 5-17 | BLAST Bounty Fall | Malta | Team Spirit |
| Aug 20-24 | Esports World Cup | Riyadh | The MongolZ |
| Aug 27 – Sep 7 | BLAST Open Fall | London | G2 Esports |
| Sep 12-21 | FISSURE Playground 2 | Serbia | FURIA |
| Sep 18-21 | StarLadder StarSeries | Hungary | Natus Vincere |
| Sep 27 – Oct 12 | ESL Pro League S22 | Stockholm | Team Vitality |
| Oct 14-19 | CS Asia Champs | China | Legacy |
| Oct 15-19 | Thunderpick WC | Malta | FURIA |
| Oct 24 – Nov 2 | PGL Masters | Bucharest | Aurora |
| Nov 3-9 | IEM Chengdu | China | FURIA |
| Nov 12-16 | BLAST Rivals Fall | Hong Kong | FURIA |
| Nov 24 – Dec 14 | StarLadder Major | Hungary | Team Vitality |
If you are looking for this year’s calendar, you can check it out here.
Vitality’s Stranglehold on the Year
You might remember the confusion when Valve ended the partner leagues. We all thought the open circuit would bring chaos and variety to the podiums. We were wrong. Instead of variety, we got the CS2 calendar 2025 turning into the Vitality show. The French organization didn’t just win. They suffocated the life out of the competition.
In a year where pundits expected burnout to prevent any single dynasty from forming, Vitality put together a “Golden Run” that defied logic. They claimed seven straight tournament victories in events they attended. This streak started in Poland at IEM Katowice and rolled through Portugal, Australia, and Denmark. It culminated in the United States. Vitality lifted the trophy at the BLAST.tv Austin Major in June to cap off a perfect first half.
The Spring of ZywOo
The season began with Team Spirit taking the opening trophy at the BLAST Bounty Spring, but it was a false start for the Russians. Vitality immediately responded by winning IEM Katowice in Poland, sparking a run of form never seen before in the modern game.
From February through June, Vitality was unbeatable in every tournament they attended. This period was the highlight of the CS2 calendar 2025 for French fans, as the team lifted seven consecutive trophies. They managed their energy perfectly, skipping smaller events like PGL Cluj-Napoca to focus on the big prizes. This strategy paid off when they arrived at IEM Dallas. Despite the travel, they looked fresher than everyone else, securing the win before heading to the Major.
Summer Struggles and Spirit’s Rise
After the Major in Austin, the juggernaut finally slowed. The summer break and subsequent tournaments saw a brief power vacuum in the CS2 calendar 2025. Team Spirit capitalized most effectively, winning IEM Cologne and both BLAST Bounty seasons.
We also saw some incredible upsets during this time. The MongolZ shocked everyone by winning the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, taking home a big share of the massive $1,250,000 prize. G2 Esports managed to grab a trophy in London, while FISSURE and PGL events saw winners like TYLOO and Aurora getting their moments in the sun. For a moment, the scene looked like it might actually be competitive.
FURIA’s Charge and the Budapest Finale
Late in the year, a Brazilian storm arrived. FURIA went on a tear that reminded us of the old SK Gaming days. They won four events in rapid succession, including IEM Chengdu and the Thunderpick World Championship. Their aggressive style seemed to be the perfect counter to the tactical play of the European squads.
The addition of Danil “molodoy” Golubenko (who went on to win Rookie of the Year) proved to be one of the best roster moves in the history of Counter-Strike. The Kazak AWP’er and the Latvian rifler Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis elevated FURIA as one of the favorites for the second Major of the season.
But Vitality wasn’t done. They returned to form at the StarLadder Budapest Major in December. By winning in Hungary, they became one of the few teams to ever win two Majors in a single year. That victory cemented their legacy as the undisputed kings of the server for 2025.
The Numbers Behind the Dominance
Team trophies are great, but we know you love the stats. The individual battles were fierce this year. Donk put up alien numbers for Spirit, but ZywOo played nearly 40 more maps while maintaining a massive positive rating.
Here are the top performers from the CS2 calendar 2025 against top 50 opponents.
| Player | Team | Maps | K-D Diff | Rating |
| donk | Team Spirit | 159 | +954 | 1.42 |
| ZywOo | Team Vitality | 198 | +1034 | 1.32 |
| m0NESY | Team Falcons | 180 | +877 | 1.25 |
| kyousuke | Team Falcons | 141 | +341 | 1.21 |
| sh1ro | Team Spirit | 159 | +884 | 1.20 |
| KSCERATO | FURIA | 216 | +560 | 1.20 |
| blameF | Fnatic | 230 | +656 | 1.17 |
| frozen | FaZe Clan | 192 | +403 | 1.17 |
| Twistzz | Team Liquid | 176 | +312 | 1.17 |
| ropz | Team Vitality | 198 | +610 | 1.16 |
FAQ about the CS2 calendar 2025
Who won the most tournaments in 2025?
Team Vitality dominated the year with nine total tournament victories, including both Majors.
Which team won the Majors in 2025?
Team Vitality won both the BLAST.tv Austin Major and the StarLadder Budapest Major.
What was the biggest prize pool in 2025?
The Majors and the Esports World Cup all featured massive prize pools exceeding $1.25 million.
Did any new teams win big events?
Yes, The MongolZ won the Esports World Cup and FURIA claimed four titles late in the year.
