From Jönköping 2013 to Singapore 2026, all CSGO Major winners have one thing in common — they earned their spot in esports history through pure skill, clutch plays, and unforgettable moments. We’re breaking down every single Major champion, where they won, and what made each title special for fans, players, and skin collectors alike.
What Is a CS Major?
A Major is a Valve-sponsored tournament — the most prestigious event in Counter-Strike. Winning teams take home the trophy, a massive prize pool, and a permanent place in CS history.
Majors are also huge for collectors. Every event drops all souvenir packages, team stickers, and player autographs that often skyrocket in value years later.
Complete List of All CSGO Major Winners
Here’s the full breakdown of every Major champion from the very first event to the latest CS2 Major.
| Year | Tournament | Location | Champion |
| 2013 | DreamHack Winter 2013 | Jönköping | Fnatic |
| 2014 | EMS One Katowice 2014 | Katowice | Virtus.pro |
| 2014 | ESL One Cologne 2014 | Cologne | Ninjas in Pyjamas |
| 2014 | DreamHack Winter 2014 | Jönköping | Team LDLC.com |
| 2015 | ESL One Katowice 2015 | Katowice | Fnatic |
| 2015 | ESL One Cologne 2015 | Cologne | Fnatic |
| 2015 | DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca 2015 | Cluj-Napoca | Team EnVyUs |
| 2016 | MLG Columbus 2016 | Columbus | Luminosity Gaming |
| 2016 | ESL One Cologne 2016 | Cologne | SK Gaming |
| 2017 | ELEAGUE Major Atlanta 2017 | Atlanta | Astralis |
| 2017 | PGL Major Kraków 2017 | Kraków | Gambit Esports |
| 2018 | ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 | Boston | Cloud9 |
| 2018 | FACEIT Major London 2018 | London | Astralis |
| 2019 | IEM Katowice Major 2019 | Katowice | Astralis |
| 2019 | StarLadder Berlin Major 2019 | Berlin | Astralis |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm 2021 | Stockholm | Natus Vincere |
| 2022 | PGL Major Antwerp 2022 | Antwerp | FaZe Clan |
| 2022 | IEM Rio Major 2022 | Rio de Janeiro | Outsiders |
| 2023 | BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 | Paris | Team Vitality |
| 2024 | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | Copenhagen | Natus Vincere |
| 2024 | Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 | Shanghai | Team Spirit |
| 2025 | BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 | Austin | Team Vitality |
| 2025 | StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 | Budapest | Team Vitality |
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Cologne | TBD |
| 2026 | PGL Singapore Major 2026 | Singapore | TBD |
The Early Era: 2013–2015
The first Major at DreamHack Winter 2013 set the tone for everything to come. Fnatic took home the trophy with a tiny $250,000 prize pool — pocket change compared to today’s Majors. The dreamhack 2013 souvenir package skins from that event are now collector gold.
Virtus.pro’s Katowice 2014 win became legendary thanks to the “Plow” — a roster so dominant they spawned years of memes. Ninjas in Pyjamas finally got their Major at 2014 esl one cologne after years of close calls.
Fnatic’s 2015 reign was unstolen at the time. Their Katowice run is still studied today, and the esl one katowice 2015 inferno souvenir package skins remain a fan favorite for collectors.
The Brazilian Domination: 2016
2016 belonged to one core — the Brazilian squad that won back-to-back Majors as Luminosity Gaming (MLG Columbus) and then SK Gaming (ESL One Cologne). Their aggressive T-side play on Mirage and Train rewrote the meta.
These two events also produced some of the most valuable Major capsules ever. Check out all weapon cases if you’re curious about pricing trends from that era.
The Astralis Dynasty: 2017–2019
No team has dominated CS like Astralis did. After their breakthrough win at 2017 eleague atlanta, they went on to win:
- FACEIT London 2018
- IEM Katowice 2019
- StarLadder Berlin 2019
That’s four Majors in under two years — a record that still stands. Their utility usage, default setups, and AWP play set a new standard for competitive CS.
The Post-Astralis Shake-Up: 2021–2023
After COVID cancelled the 2020 Major cycle, Natus Vincere finally claimed their first trophy at 2021 pgl stockholm. Their star AWPer’s performance in the grand final is still one of the most clutch individual showings ever.
FaZe Clan’s Antwerp 2022 win was historic too — they became the first international roster to win a Major. Then came one of the most emotional moments in CS history: Outsiders winning IEM Rio in front of a sold-out Brazilian crowd at 2022 iem rio.
Team Vitality capped the CS:GO era with their 2023 blast paris trophy — the final CS:GO Major before Counter-Strike 2 launched.
The CS2 Era: 2024 and Beyond
Counter-Strike 2 brought new mechanics, new smokes, and new champions. Natus Vincere reclaimed glory at Copenhagen 2024, becoming the first team to win Majors in both CS:GO and CS2.
Team Spirit closed out 2024 with a dominant run at the 2024 pw shanghai — proving the new generation of stars is here to stay.
For more on the latest gear and meta, check out our guide on all glove types in cs2 and the best csgo roles to play.
Why Major Winners Matter for Skin Collectors
Every Major drops exclusive items: team stickers, player autographs, and map-specific souvenir packages. Holo and gold stickers from champion teams can appreciate by thousands of percent over the years.
The legendary “Crown (Foil)” from Katowice 2014 and Howling Dawn-era stickers prove that Major history directly impacts the skin economy. If you collect, knowing the winners isn’t just trivia — it’s market research.
Final Thoughts
From Fnatic’s first trophy to Team Spirit’s CS2 conquest, all CSGO Major winners represent the peak of competitive Counter-Strike. Each champion shaped the game, the meta, and the collector market in ways still felt today.
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