Natus Vincere made esports history in March 2024 by clinching the title at PGL Major Copenhagen becoming the first team to surpass $10 million in prize money earnings in Counter-Strike history.
This remarkable feat not only highlights the growing prominence and financial allure of competitive Counter-Strike but also serves as a testament to NAVI’s unwavering consistency over the years.
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Trailing NAVI closely are strong contenders Astralis, FaZe, Fnatic, and Liquid, each boasting impressive earnings ranging from $10 million to $6.1 million.
Top 15 teams with most prize money won in Counter-Strike history
1. Natus Vincere (NAVI) – $11,355,059
2. Astralis – $10,085,384
3. FaZe – $8,796,947
4. Fnatic – $6,202,543
5. Liquid – $6,154,269
6. G2 – $5,856,684
7. Virtus.pro – $5,571,768
8. MOUZ – $5,533,337
9. Vitality – $5,520,805
10. Ninjas in Pyjamas – $4,066,129
11. SK Gaming – $3,673,850
12. Heroic – $3,573,172
13. Cloud9 – $3,510,726
14. Gambit – $3,243,276
15. ENCE – $2,582,760
(Source: Liquipedia)
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