Vitality Claims Counter-Strike Prize Money Crown After Historic ESL Pro League Win

Team Vitality has officially climbed to the top of the all-time Counter-Strike prize-money rankings following a dominant 3-0 sweep against MOUZ in the ESL Pro League Season 24 grand final. According to reporting from Esports Insider, this victory pushed Vitality’s total career earnings to $13,886,593, surpassing Natus Vincere (NAVI), who currently sit at $13,682,460.

A historic sweep and record-breaking run

The grand final saw Vitality secure their fourth ESL Pro League title, making them the first organization to claim the trophy more than three times. The series itself was clinical, with Vitality taking Cache 13-8 and Inferno 13-7 before battling through overtime on Dust2 to win 16-12. Star player Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut was awarded the event MVP, marking his 34th career honor according to HLTV, and he finished the final with an impressive 1.65 rating.

This win marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape. Data from Liquipedia as of October 12, 2026, places Vitality roughly $204,133 ahead of NAVI in total historical earnings. While NAVI had led the charts prior to the final, Vitality’s recent surge—winning three of the last four ESL Pro League seasons—has solidified their spot at the top of the earnings table.

Why it matters

For fans and followers of the professional scene, this shift is a clear indicator of Vitality’s sustained dominance in the current era of Counter-Strike. Moving to the number one spot in all-time prize money is a major milestone that signals the organization’s consistency across multiple high-stakes events.

While prize-money standings are subject to change as teams head into upcoming tournaments like PGL Bucharest, the result highlights the fierce rivalry between top-tier orgs like Vitality and NAVI. Players should keep an eye on how these standings evolve throughout the remainder of the season, as the race for the top spot remains incredibly tight. Whether this victory translates into long-term organizational stability or sparks a response from competitors like NAVI in future events remains the key narrative to watch.