Cyber team member Tom Donk pockets a massive $400,000 win in Counter-Strike 2 tournament.
Team Spirit, a prominent esports organisation based in Belgrade, Serbia, has established itself as a top contender in the world of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) since early 2024. With a rich history of major tournament victories and substantial prize money earnings, the team has solidified its position as a leading global CS2 esports team.
Founded and Relocated
Established in 2015, Team Spirit initially fielded teams across various games. In 2022, due to geopolitical circumstances, the organisation relocated to Belgrade, Serbia, where it continues to thrive.
Major Tournament Victories and Prize Money in CS2
The team's CS2 division has seen significant success, with a series of impressive tournament wins and substantial prize money earnings.
- IEM Katowice 2024: Team Spirit defeated FaZe Clan 3–0 in the grand final, earning approximately $400,000. This victory granted them direct qualification to IEM Cologne 2024, BLAST Premier World Final, and the 2024 Esports World Cup.
- BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024: A 3–1 victory over Natus Vincere in the grand finals netted the team around $200,000.
- Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Team Spirit claimed their first-ever CS2 Major Championship by defeating FaZe Clan 2–1 in the grand final, securing a prize of $500,000.
- PGL Astana 2025: A 3–1 triumph over Astralis earned the team $200,000.
- IEM Cologne 2025: The team won the championship by defeating MOUZ 3–0, pocketing $400,000 in prize money.
Other Notable Placements
In addition to these victories, Team Spirit has also achieved notable placements in other tournaments. For instance, they were the runners-up at IEM Katowice 2025, losing 3–0 to Team Vitality, earning around $180,000. They also finished second at the BLAST Premier World Final 2024, losing 0–3 in the final, pocketing approximately $250,000.
Key Roster Highlights and Transfers
The team's success can be attributed to strategic investments, such as the record $1.1 million transfer fee paid to acquire star AWP player Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov from Cloud9 in winter 2024. This move was pivotal in their rise to tier-1 dominance and major wins in 2024, particularly IEM Katowice 2024 and the Shanghai Major.
The team has also maintained a consistent core, with players like donk and magixx (later replaced by zweih in mid-2025), forming a balanced and effective lineup. Donk, in particular, has been recognised for his rapid legacy development, winning multiple top-tier events, including IEM Cologne 2025.
Summary of Prize Money from Major Events
| Tournament | Year | Result | Prize Money (Approx.) | |--------------------------------|------|-----------|----------------------| | IEM Katowice | 2024 | 1st | $400,000 | | BLAST Premier Spring Final | 2024 | 1st | $200,000 | | Perfect World Shanghai Major | 2024 | 1st | $500,000 | | PGL Astana | 2025 | 1st | $200,000 | | IEM Cologne | 2025 | 1st | $400,000 | | IEM Katowice | 2025 | 2nd | $180,000 | | BLAST Premier World Final | 2024 | 2nd | $250,000 |
Overall, Team Spirit's CS2 team has achieved multiple S-Tier tournament wins in 2024–2025, including a landmark Major title at the 2024 Shanghai Major and a prestigious IEM Cologne 2025 championship, alongside strong prize earnings totaling into the multi-million USD range across these top events. Their strategic investments, including record transfer fees and roster stability, have firmly established them as a leading global CS2 esports team.
- Since relocating to Belgrade, Serbia in 2022, Team Spirit has continued to excel, especially in the world of CS2.
- Their CS2 division has experienced significant success, with major tournament victories and substantial prize money earnings, crowned by winning the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 and the IEM Cologne 2025 championship.
