Valve has introduced its inaugural global ranking for CS2 esports on April 22, marking a significant shift in how teams are evaluated worldwide. Prior to this, Valve only compiled regional rankings for Europe, Americas, and Asia.
The introduction of Valve’s global rankings is poised to reshape the landscape of CS2 esports, particularly as it becomes the standard for tournament invitations starting in 2025.
This initiative, known as “A Level Playing Field,” will replace current partnership ecosystems, impacting major organizers like BLAST and ESL, which currently host franchised leagues.
Top 10 Teams in the World – June 20, 2024
- Team Spirit – 2046 points
- Players: chopper, donk, magixx, sh1ro, zont1x
- MOUZ – 2008 points
- Players: Brollan, Jimpphat, siuhy, torzsi, xertioN
- Vitality – 1957 points
- Players: apEX, flameZ, mezii, Spinx, ZywOo
- FaZe Clan – 1916 points
- Players: broky, frozen, karrigan, rain, ropz
- Natus Vincere – 1915 points
- Players: Aleksib, b1t, iM, jL, w0nderful
- Players: Aleksib, b1t, iM, jL, w0nderful
- G2 – 1905 points
- Players: HooXi, huNter-, m0NESY, nexa, NiKo
- The MongolZ – 1819 points
- Players: 910, bLitz, mzinho, Senzu, Techno
- Astralis – 1815 points
- Players: br0, device, jabbi, Staehr, stavn
- Virtus.pro – 1741 points
- Players: electroNic, fame, FL1T, Jame, n0rb3r7
- Complexity – 1720 points
- Players: EliGE, floppy, Grim, hallzerk, JT
How Valve Calculates CS2 Global Rankings
Valve’s formula for determining global rankings includes several key factors:
- Teams: Which teams are competing and their overall performance.
- Prize Money Earned: Reflects success in tournaments and events.
- Beaten Opponents: Quality of victories against other ranked teams.
- Number of Teams Beaten: Quantity of successful matches against opponents.
- Head-to-Head Results: Direct outcomes between competing teams.
For a detailed breakdown of how each team accumulates points, visit the official ranking page and click on “details.”
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Conclusion
For teams and fans alike, staying updated with Valve’s global rankings is crucial as the esports landscape continues to evolve. These rankings will increasingly influence tournament invitations and team strategies moving forward.