CS2 Majors have arrived, setting a new standard for Counter-Strike players to aspire to. Winning a CS2 Major is often the highlight of a player’s career, cementing their name in history among the elite few who have achieved this feat.
As the popularity of CS2 continues to soar, millions of players dream of hoisting the trophy to claim the title of CS2 Major winner. Let’s take a closer look at the teams and players who have turned this dream into reality.
NAVI winning the first CS2 Major. Credit: Stephanie Lindgren | © PGL
CS2 Major Winners by Teams
So far, the only CS2 Major that has taken place is the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. Since CS2 is a relatively new esport that replaced CS:GO last year, it will take time for teams to establish a legacy in the game through Major victories.
| Tournament | Location | Prize Pool | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 | Shanghai | $1,250,000 | TBD | TBD |
| PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | Copenhagen | $1,250,000 | Natus Vincere | FaZe Clan |
CS2 Major Winners by Players
With only one set of CS2 Major winners so far, five players have had the honor of lifting the Major trophy. As more players join this exclusive club in the future, these are the players who have already achieved Major success in CS2:
| CS2 Major Winner | CS2 Major-Winning Teams | CS2 Majors Won | Total Number of CS2 Major Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksib | Natus Vincere | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | 1 |
| jL | Natus Vincere | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | 1 |
| iM | Natus Vincere | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | 1 |
| w0nderful | Natus Vincere | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | 1 |
| b1t | Natus Vincere | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | 1 |
Chronology of CS2 Major Winners
The inaugural CS2 Major took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, where NAVI emerged victorious. Despite the absence of a hometown hero victory, NAVI made history by becoming the only team to win both a CS:GO and a CS2 Major.
Who will be the next champion? Will donk fulfill their destiny as a CS2 Major winner? Can NiKo claim the one title missing from their trophy collection? Only time will reveal the answer.
