Team Spirit has officially risen to the number one spot in Counter-Strike 2’s global rankings, as confirmed by Valve’s latest update. The Russian organization surpassed G2 Esports, taking the lead with 1,968 points after their recent triumph at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025.
G2 Esports now holds second place with 1,912 points, while Mongolian powerhouse The MongolZ secures third place with 1,879 points.
Current CS2 Top 10 Rankings
The latest rankings, as published by Valve on GitHub, list the following teams as the top ten in the world:
- Team Spirit – 1,968 points
- G2 Esports – 1,912 points
- The MongolZ – 1,879 points
- Team Vitality
- FaZe Clan
- NAVI
- Eternal Fire
- MOUZ
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
At the very bottom of the rankings sits paiN Academy with just 408 points. Meanwhile, paiN Gaming’s main roster saw a five-spot drop compared to January, despite gaining eight points.
Image via BLAST.
Significant Ranking Shifts
One of the biggest losers in the latest update was HEROIC, plummeting from 8th to 20th place due to major roster changes. On the other hand, Team Falcons made an astonishing leap from 58th to 9th place after acquiring former G2 Esports star Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and the core of HEROIC’s roster.
This roster overhaul netted Falcons nearly 600 additional points, though they were recently eliminated from IEM Katowice by G2 Esports.
Image via ESL.
How Valve’s Ranking System Works
Introduced in 2024, Valve’s ranking system is designed to provide an objective, data-driven assessment of CS2 teams. Each team receives an initial ranking based on their historical performance, with an Elo-based algorithm adjusting rankings over time.
Key factors influencing rankings include:
- Tournament Performance – Higher placements yield more points.
- LAN Event Weighting – Wins in offline tournaments are more valuable.
- Prize Money Earned – Larger earnings contribute positively to rankings.
- Roster Stability – Frequent changes can result in ranking penalties.
Image via BLAST.
Final Thoughts
These rankings help determine invitations to tier-one tournaments in the first half of the competitive season, ensuring that top-performing teams receive direct invites to major events.
With the competitive CS2 scene constantly evolving, all eyes are now on upcoming tournaments to see if Team Spirit can hold their position at the top or if another team will rise to challenge them.
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