Dota 2 is the deepest multiplayer action RTS game, inspired by many video games. Since its official launch in 2013, it has gained a legendary status in the esports industry. Many individuals follow the game and even place Dota 2 bets these days. Elite teams join S-tier tournaments (previously known as Premier Tournaments) like The International (TI) to make real profits. With prize pools reaching millions of dollars, players are ready to share the riches.
S-Tier Dota 2 Tournaments in Spring 2025
S-Tier Dota 2 tournaments are the biggest competitions with an army of fans worldwide. They are commonly held by well-reputed organizers and are considered prestigious in the esports community. S-Tier Dota 2 tournaments come with the largest prize pools, usually reaching millions of dollars. No wonder they have become a major interest for Dota 2 teams.
The calendar for Dota 2 promises an exciting spring for esports fans. Numerous prestigious S-Tier tournaments will take place across the globe. The legendary ESL One will take place in Raleigh, between April 7 and 13. Participants will compete for the massive prize pool of $1,000,000. PGL Wallachia Season 4 is another significant event for Dota 2 fans that will be hosted in Bucharest, from April 19 to 27. The legendary Dreamleague Season 26 will be conducted from May 12-25. Qualifiers will be competing for $1,000,000 in an online format. With that said, spring won’t let esports fans get bored.
The Richest Teams in S-Tier Dota 2 Tournaments
Dota 2 teams join esports tournaments to grab a piece of the prize pool. The prestigious S-tier tournaments offer some of the largest rewards in the esports industry. Which teams have managed to win the most in S-tier tournaments? Take a look at the richest teams in Dota 2.
1) Team Liquid ($54 million)
Team Liquid is officially the richest Dota 2 team these days. Since 2000, they have had a positive performance in S-tier tournaments. They have participated in almost 3,000 esports events and won over 120 major titles so far. For example, they took second place at the International 2017. Their victory at the International 2024 brought them over $1 million. Their total earnings exceeded $54 million by the end of 2024. Their success always relied on individual excellence. Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi and Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi also became significant names in Dota 2.
2) OG ($38 million)
OG (Original Gangster) is one of the most successful teams in Dota 2. Since 2015, they have collected up to $38 million in prize money. The team won the International in 2018 and 2019. Johan “N0tail” Sundstein remains the team’s leader and one of the most legendary players in Dota 2. Tal “Fly” Aizik and Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi are also top players in the team whose professionalism secured many wins. Over the last decade, the team participated in almost 300 tournaments and played over 1,100 matches. Reaching top positions helped them increase their net worth.
3) Team Spirit ($32 million)
Team Spirit has become one of the wealthiest teams in Dota 2, mainly due to their excellent performances in prestigious tournaments. Their breakthrough came with a victory at The International 2021. They also won the PGL Arlington Major 2022 and took good positions in other Dota 2 tournaments. Their earnings surpassed $32 million by the end of 2024. Key players like Yatoro and TORONTOTOKYO have always been central to their success.
4) Evil Geniuses ($28)
Evil Geniuses is another powerhouse in the world of Dota 2. They have participated in hundreds of esports tournaments since 1999. As one of the oldest teams in Dota 2, they made a fortune on their passion for esports. Their most significant victory came at the International 2015. Since then, they have accumulated over $28 million in earnings. Artour “Arteezy” Babaev, Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan, and Clinton “Fear” Loomis are legendary players who have brought the team to Dota 2’s elite.
5) Natus Vincere ($23 million)
Natus Vincere (Na’Vi) is one of the highest-earning teams in Dota 2. Their historic victory at The International 2011 secured their place in esports history. Since then, they have taken part in more than 2,000 matches, with a high winning percentage. Over the last decade, their earnings have been estimated at $23 million. Dendi (Danil “Dendi” Ishutin) and Puppey (Clement “Puppey” Ivanov) are known as the strategic masterminds that have been central to the team’s success.
6) Fnatic ($22 million)
Fnatic is one of the wealthiest esports organizations, with a long history of dominance in Dota 2. They also participate in League of Legends and CS:GO tournaments. Since 2004, Fnatic has joined tens of Dota 2 tournaments. They haven’t won The International but have finished in high positions in several prestigious events. They finished in 5th place in the International 2013 and also took the top ranks in ESL One and DreamLeague tournaments. With key players like Mushi, they managed to gain global recognition.
7) Team Secret ($20 million)
Team Sport is a professional Dota 2 team from Europe. Founded in 2014, they managed to reach the stardom. Their teamwork, talented players, and stable performance made them one of the most successful teams in Dota 2. Team Sport managed to finish in top positions in the most prestigious Dota 2 tournaments like the International and other Valve Major Championships. Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi, Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen and Johan “N0tail” Sundstein have also become some of the richest video players in the world. They earned $20 million in prize money so far.
8) Virtus.pro ($20 million)
Virtus.pro is particularly known for stable performance in Dota 2. Since 2013, the team’s rise to prominence has been marked by top ranks in S-tier tournaments. Their major success came in the International 2018, where they finished in 3rd place. Their earnings have reached almost $20 million. Players like No[o]ne and Ramzes666 have been central to the team’s performance. Virtus.pro’s dominance in the Dota 2 scene has earned them millions of dollars and a large fan base.
S-tier tournaments play a major role in the competitive scene of Dota 2. If you want to watch elite teams play your favorite video game, follow the S-tier schedule. Remember that these tournaments invite new teams to become part of the event every year. So, the list of the richest Dota 2 teams may see some updates anytime.