Gamers love competition because they always want to be the best. From 1972 when the first esports tournament was held to today, where prize pools can reach tens of millions of dollars, winning is at the heart of what playing video games is all about.
All of this fierce competition and subsequent rivalries have meant that esports teams have skyrocketed in both fame and fortune.
By the end of this article, you will be clued into exactly which teams are kicking goals and making bank in esports.
What Are The Top Ranked Esports Teams?
The top five esports teams are Team Liquid, OG, Evil Geniuses, Team Spirit, and Virtus. Discover everything there is to know about these esports heavy-hitters below.
1) Team Liquid
Team Liquid is the most successful eSports team ever, having won more than twice as many titles as second-place Fnatic.
With 2151 wins, Team Liquid has the highest win percentage of any team in history.
Their success comes from playing in a wide variety of different games, including League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, Overwatch, and Heroes of the Storm, and Smite.
Their biggest success was Dota 2, but they also made big money off CS:GO and SC2.
2) OG
OG is the number two ranked eSports team of all time. Their main source of income is the Dota 2 game.
OG was originally formed as a team named Monkey Business by Johan Sunstein, who was considered the best player of all time.
The team now goes by the name OG. They won first place in the International Championships in both 2018 and 2019.
3) Evil Geniuses
The teams of the eSports team called Evil Geniuses have competed in many different video game competitions, and have won over eighty percent of them.
Their most successful competition was in the Dota 2 championship, where they won over $25 million.
This is because they consistently place very high in the tournament. They also had some success in other Call of Duty competitions, and this added up to more than $5 million in prize money.
These are the three most successful games of the Evil Geniuses eSports team. Their share of the market is 82.35% for Dota 2, 3.89% for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and 3.59% for Call of Duty.
4) Team Spirit
Team Spirit wins more than $20 million in prize money by playing Dota 2, CS:GO, and Hearthstone.
Team Spirit achieved the majority of their prize money through Dota 2, which is a popular MOBA game.
Although they play less than Virtus.pro, they still managed to win more than half of the prize money.
Their top three most successful games were Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and Hearthstone.
5) Virtus.pro
Virtus.pro is a professional esports team that has won several tournaments. Their main game title is Dota 2.
Their highest placement was 1st Place in the Major League Gaming (MLG) tournament called “The International”.
This is a famous tournament for competitive gamers. Dota 2 is the most popular MOBA game. CS:GO is the second-most popular MOBA game. PUBG is the third-most-popular MOBA.
Which Esports Team Is the Richest?
There are many different ways to calculate the total amount of money earned by each team.
However, there is only one way to calculate the total amount spent on buying equipment, paying salaries, etc. This makes them the most lucrative team.
Teams like Faze and SKT are considered the biggest and most valuable eSports teams.
But they’re not the ones who make the most money. That title goes to Team Liquid, whose total revenue is over 40 million dollars.
How Much Can An Esports Player Earn?
Esports pros earn anywhere from $5,000 – $20,000 per year. Esports pros earn anywhere from $4,000 to $60,000 per month.
Their tournament winnings range from $50,000 to $5 million. And streaming income ranges from $1500 to $2000 per month.
Esports teams pay gamers to be part of their teams. This helps them get more money than playing alone. Players who win tournaments make big money.
Who Is the Highest-Paid Esports Gamer?
Ninja is the highest-paid gamer in the world. He makes more than $30 million per year.
However, he doesn’t compete at a high level compared to other players. He plays Fortnite and Valorian at a fairly high level though.
He hasn’t competed at any major tournaments yet.
What Does The Future Of Esports Look Like?
Esports teams should be owned by entities that also own the games. In order to ensure longevity, esports games need to evolve as well.
Esports’ popularity is growing rapidly. People love watching video games. Players are getting paid millions of dollars each year.
Esports is becoming more mainstream. More people are interested in watching esports than ever before.
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Join An Esports Team?
Many teams are actively looking for members. You apply for job offers and, if the teams convince themselves, you get in.
Otherwise, you join an eSports team and initially play in a club that promotes you and helps you gain access to sponsorships and pro teams.
How To Start An Esports Team?
Anyone can start their own eSport clan. But you need money to do it. You need to invest in your project and market it.
For this reason, there are many people who want to be part of an eSport clan but can’t because they don’t have enough money.
Conclusion
So there you have it. You now know the top five esports teams of today and their earnings.
We hope these staggering numbers have inspired you to join an esports team and climb the ranks to one become an esports star player.
If you don’t have these soaring passions, then that’s okay too because, at the end of the day, sports are fun, and esports is more fun.
My name is Ashley Newby and I want to put integrity back into esports and get the hype surrounding them paramount once more. During my teenage years, I happened to stumble across a Street Fighter tournament online and I was hooked.
From that day, I have kept up with and watched many tournaments including Valorant, Super Smash Bros, and League of Legends. I even got to compete in my first one earlier this year!
