Complete Guide to CSGO & CS2 Major Champions Since 2019
Counter-Strike's Major championships have seen incredible moments and legendary teams over the past five years. Here's a chronological overview of each Major champion and their achievements:
IEM Katowice 2019 – Astralis Astralis secured their third Major title, matching fnatic's record. Their roster of dev1ce, dupreeh, Xyp9x, Magisk, and gla1ve dominated without losing a single map.
Astralis celebrates IEM Katowice 2019 victory
StarLadder Berlin 2019 – Astralis The Danish powerhouse claimed their fourth Major title, defeating AVANGAR in a one-sided final. This victory established them as the team with the most Major wins in CS:GO history.
Astralis wins StarLadder Berlin Major 2019
PGL Stockholm 2021 – Natus Vincere NAVI's first Major victory was historic, becoming the first team to win without dropping a single map. S1mple's outstanding performance led the team to a decisive victory over G2.
NAVI celebrates PGL Stockholm Major win
PGL Antwerp 2022 – FaZe Clan FaZe secured their first Major title with karrigan finally claiming his long-awaited championship. Their international roster proved that diverse teams could achieve greatness.
FaZe Clan wins PGL Major Antwerp
IEM Rio 2022 – Outsiders The Virtus.pro core, competing as Outsiders, surprised everyone with tactical excellence. Their victory over HEROIC showcased the power of methodical gameplay.
Outsiders team celebrates Major trophy win
BLAST.tv Paris 2023 – Team Vitality The final CS:GO Major saw Vitality triumph on home soil. ZywOo led his team to an undefeated run, while dupreeh secured his fifth Major title.
Vitality celebrates Paris Major victory
PGL Copenhagen 2024 – Natus Vincere The first CS2 Major crowned NAVI champions, with jL earning MVP honors. Their victory over FaZe Clan marked a strong start to the CS2 era.
NAVI celebrates PGL Major Copenhagen victory
Looking ahead, the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 promises to continue this legacy of excellence in competitive Counter-Strike.