Top Dota 2 Teams of All Time

Dota 2 has been home to some of the most formidable and enduring esports organizations in the competitive gaming landscape. These powerhouse teams have set records that showcase both short-term dominance and long-lasting consistency. This overview highlights the most significant all-time Dota 2 team records, including tournament achievements, prize earnings, match totals, winning streaks, and statistical averages.

OG shines in multiple categories, holding records for total prize earnings in Dota 2, The International earnings, and sharing the title for the most Major tournament wins. Team Liquid leads in several longevity metrics, including professional games played, games won, games lost, and Major finals appearances.

Other organizations have their own specialized records, such as Newbee’s impressive winning streak and Tundra Esports’ highest average kills and assists. These records are subject to change as teams continue to compete, while some benchmarks may remain challenging to surpass due to shifts in Dota 2’s tournament structure. The list is regularly updated as new records are set or existing ones are broken.

OG is recognized as the most successful Dota 2 organization by total prize earnings, amassing over $37.7 million throughout its tournament history. The European powerhouse solidified its financial and competitive legacy with its historic back-to-back The International championships at TI8 in 2018 and TI9 in 2019.

At TI8, OG triumphed over PSG.LGD 3-2 in the grand final, and at TI9, they defeated Team Liquid 3-1, becoming the first team to win The International twice. These victories resulted in substantial prize payouts, contributing significantly to OG’s overall earnings. Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, co-founder and former captain of OG, also holds the record for the highest career prize earnings by an individual Dota 2 player, exceeding $7 million.

OG’s achievement is particularly hard to match, as it combines sustained participation in elite tournaments with success at events featuring some of the largest prize pools in esports.

Team Liquid is the closest competitor, with approximately $33.9 million in Dota 2 prize earnings. While Liquid has accumulated over $56 million across various esports titles, OG remains ahead when focusing solely on Dota 2 earnings.

OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid are tied with two The International titles each, making them the most successful organizations in the tournament’s history. OG was the first to lift the Aegis of Champions twice, winning TI8 in 2018 and TI9 in 2019 with the same core roster of Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, Sébastien “Ceb” Debs, Anathan “Ana” Pham, Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka, and Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen.

Team Spirit matched this record by winning TI10 in 2021 and TI12 in 2023, while Team Liquid joined them after claiming TI7 in 2017 and TI13 in 2024. This record is particularly challenging to break, as The International is held only once a year, limiting opportunities for organizations to add another championship.

OG’s back-to-back victories are especially remarkable, as no other organization has achieved this feat. Eight organizations have one TI title each: Natus Vincere (TI1), Invictus Gaming (TI2), Alliance (TI3), Newbee (TI4), Evil Geniuses (TI5), Wings Gaming (TI6), Tundra Esports (TI11), and Team Falcons (TI14).

LGD Gaming holds the record for the most appearances at The International, with 12 TI appearances since debuting at TI2 in 2012. The Chinese organization has consistently qualified for Dota 2’s world championship across various competitive eras and roster changes.

LGD marked its 12th appearance at TI 2026, qualifying through the South America regional qualifier with a South American core after acquiring HEROIC, along with two-time TI champion Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen.

LGD’s record is significant because maintaining a presence at TI for over a decade requires consistent competitive results despite frequent roster changes, evolving qualification systems, and increasingly strong international competition.

LGD has also finished as runner-up twice and in the top three seven times, although it has yet to lift the Aegis of Champions. Team Liquid is a close contender, with 11 TI appearances, including its 11th at TI 2026. With only one appearance separating the two organizations, Liquid could potentially match LGD’s record in a future edition, but LGD currently leads in all-time TI participation.

OG, Virtus.pro, and Team Secret share the record for the most Dota 2 Major tournament wins, each with five titles across the official Valve Major Championships and Dota Pro Circuit eras. OG won the Frankfurt Major in 2015, the Manila and Boston Majors in 2016, the Kiev Major in 2017, and the ESL One Stockholm Major in 2022.

Virtus.pro matched this mark with victories at ESL One Hamburg 2017, ESL One Katowice 2018, the Bucharest Major 2018, ESL One Birmingham 2018, and the Kuala Lumpur Major 2018. Team Secret completed its five-title haul at the Shanghai Major in 2016, DreamLeague Season 8 in 2017, the Chongqing Major and MDL Disneyland Paris Major in 2019, and DreamLeague Season 13 in 2020.

This shared record is notable because these teams accumulated their Major trophies across multiple competitive eras. It may not be broken again, as Valve ended the DPC and Major Championships after the 2023 season, leaving The International as the only sanctioned tournament each year.

Gaimin Gladiators and PSG.LGD follow closely with three Major-level titles each. Gaimin Gladiators dominated all three Valve Majors against Team Liquid during the 2023 DPC season, while PSG.LGD ruled the Epicenter XL and the Changsha Major in 2018 before claiming the WePlay AniMajor in 2021.

Team Liquid holds the record for the most Major tournament finals appearances in Dota 2 history, reaching 10 Major finals across the Valve Major Championship and Dota Pro Circuit eras. While it boasts the most participations, the organization has only one Major crown, which came at the China Supermajor in 2018, where Liquid defeated Virtus.pro in the grand final.

Despite falling short eight times, Liquid’s record remains impressive for its consistency, as reaching 10 finals required the organization to stay among the world’s elite across multiple competitive seasons and roster changes. Its rivalry with Gaimin Gladiators was particularly prominent during the 2023 DPC season, when Liquid reached three Major finals against the same opponent but finished as runner-up each time.

Similar to the previous record, Liquid’s mark is challenging to break because the Valve Major system ended after the 2023 season, meaning teams no longer have the same recurring Major circuit to accumulate finals appearances.

Liquid surpassed Virtus.pro for this record, with the CIS organization reaching nine finals. VP won five of those Majors and finished runner-up in four editions.

OG holds the record for the highest total prize earnings from The International, with approximately $26.85 million earned from its victories alone. The organization won historic back-to-back championships at TI8 in 2018 and TI9 in 2019.

At TI8, OG defeated PSG.LGD in the grand final to claim the Aegis, then successfully defended its title the following year by beating Team Liquid in the TI9 grand final. Winning consecutive editions was unprecedented and provided OG with a substantial share of two of TI’s largest prize pools, making its earnings record difficult to surpass.

Since 2023, TI’s prize pools have sharply declined after Valve discontinued the Battle Pass and its direct contribution to the prize pool. Consequently, future champions now have fewer opportunities to earn prize money on the scale that helped OG establish its record.

Team Spirit ranks second, with most of its total coming from its championship at TI10 in 2021 and another victory at TI12 in 2023 for a combined $19.72 million. TI10 accounted for the largest portion of Spirit’s earnings, as the 2021 tournament featured a record prize pool exceeding $40 million, the largest for a single tournament in esports history.

OG’s dominance is largely rooted in its historic peak from 2018 to 2019. The team won TI8 and TI9 back-to-back, becoming the first organization to win The International twice. To this day, OG remains the only team to achieve two consecutive TI victories.

Team Liquid holds the record for the most professional Dota 2 games played, with 3,202 recorded games. This figure reflects Liquid’s more than decade-long presence across various competitive eras, tournament formats, and roster changes.

Liquid’s record showcases both longevity and consistency, as accumulating over 3,000 professional games requires sustained participation at the highest level rather than success at a single tournament. Liquid’s extensive match history includes domestic and international events across the Valve Major and Dota Pro Circuit eras, as well as The International.

The established esports organization’s record is challenging to surpass, as it necessitates remaining active for years while continuously qualifying for and participating in professional tournaments.

LGD Gaming is the closest competitor, ranking second with 2,919 professional games. With both organizations remaining prominent in the modern Dota 2 scene, Liquid’s lead could continue to grow as it adds more pro matches to its legendary record.

Not only does Team Liquid have the most pro games played, but it also holds the record for the most games won, with 1,900 victories and a 59.34% win rate. The organization has been a staple in competitive Dota 2 for over a decade, competing across multiple eras, tournament formats, and roster iterations.

Reaching this milestone highlights Liquid’s exceptional consistency, despite having numerous rosters throughout its storied history. This record is difficult to break, as it requires an organization to remain active at the highest level for many years while consistently accumulating wins against elite competition.

LGD Gaming is the closest competitor, with 1,815 professional wins and a higher 62.18% win rate. Both organizations have maintained long-standing presences in the professional scene, making them two of the most successful teams based on cumulative match results.

Liquid’s record could remain hard to surpass unless another established organization maintains a similarly long competitive lifespan while achieving a high win rate.

Additionally, Team Liquid holds the mark for the most professional Dota 2 games lost, with 1,302 defeats. As previously mentioned, the organization has been active in competitive Dota for over a decade, making its high loss total a reflection of its longevity and the sheer volume of matches played across different eras.

Natus Vincere ranks second with 1,238 professional losses. Like Liquid, NAVI is one of Dota 2’s longest-running organizations and has competed across multiple generations of players and tournament formats, even winning the inaugural TI in 2011. The gap between the two organizations highlights Liquid’s greater match volume, while both organizations’ totals demonstrate their remarkable longevity in the pro scene.

Newbee holds the record for the longest competitive winning streak in Dota 2, achieving 28 consecutive map wins between April 22 and May 12, 2016. The Chinese organization was a leading force in the mid-2010s and had already established itself as a major contender after winning The International 2014.

The 2016 streak is particularly notable because it was sustained across multiple competitive matches and opponents rather than being confined to a single tournament. A 28-map run requires a team to maintain exceptional form while avoiding a single series loss, making this record especially difficult to replicate in a scene where top teams regularly face off.

NAVI holds the closest known record, winning 24 consecutive maps from June 2 to June 17, 2013. NAVI was one of Dota 2’s dominant early organizations, having won the inaugural The International in 2011 and reached the TI grand final in the following two editions. Breaking Newbee’s record would require another organization to combine sustained dominance with enough matches in a short period to surpass the 2016 run.

Tundra Esports holds the record for the highest average kills per professional game among teams with at least 1,000 games played, averaging 25.9 kills across 1,336 games. The European organization rose to prominence after entering the Dota 2 scene in the early 2020s and winning The International 2022, where it swept Team Secret 3-0 in the grand final without dropping a single series throughout the tournament.

Tundra’s high average reflects its consistently aggressive playstyle, led by standout offlaner Neta “33” Shapira. Maintaining an average above 25 kills over more than 1,300 games is particularly impressive, as this statistic spans multiple competitive eras and rosters. It is also challenging to break, as teams must combine a high-kill playstyle with longevity in the scene.

Following Tundra is Team Secret, averaging 25.8 kills across 1,941 games. Nigma Galaxy, OG, or Team Liquid could potentially claim the record soon, as both Tundra and Secret are currently out of the competitive landscape. Tundra exited the Dota 2 scene last June, transferring its roster to 1win (aka Iron Wing), while Secret has been on indefinite hiatus since February.

Beastcoast holds the record for the highest average deaths per professional game among teams with at least 1,000 games played, averaging 28.5 deaths across 1,024 games. The South American organization has been one of the region’s longest-standing representatives on the international Dota 2 stage, competing across various tournaments with different rosters.

While this record may sound unfavorable, beastcoast’s death average reflects the organization’s long-term performance in the pro scene. Maintaining the highest average deaths after surpassing the 1,000-game threshold is notable, as the sample encompasses different opponents, metas, players, and tournaments.

OG ranks second with an average of 25.3 deaths across 2,102 games, giving it a significantly larger sample size but a 3.2-death gap behind beastcoast. OG’s figure is particularly impressive given its extensive history and success, including two TI championships.

In addition to the highest average kills, Tundra Esports also holds the record for the highest average assists per professional game among teams with at least 1,000 games played, averaging 62.2 assists across 1,336 games. The European organization established itself as a consistent presence in top-level Dota 2 starting in the 2020s before leaving the scene in June 2026.

Known for its aggressive playstyle, Tundra’s high assist average demonstrates the team’s ability to engage in kills across the map and contribute collectively to team fights rather than relying solely on individual kills. This record is difficult to break, as a team must be both aggressive and coordinated to generate frequent kills and assists.

BOOM Esports ranks second with an average of 60.8 assists across 1,023 games, just 1.4 assists behind Tundra. Similar to Tundra, BOOM is well-known for its aggressive play, especially in the Southeast Asian pro scene. However, the organization left competitive Dota last December 2025, concluding its eight-year run and leaving Team Spirit as the closest active contender.

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OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid are tied for the most TI titles, each with two championships. OG won TI8 in 2018 and TI9 in 2019, Team Spirit claimed TI10 in 2021 and TI12 in 2023, while Team Liquid secured TI7 in 2017 and TI13 in 2024. OG remains unique for winning back-to-back Aegis of Champions.

OG has earned the most total prize money in Dota 2, with over $37.7 million throughout its tournament history. A significant portion of this was earned through its back-to-back TI8 and TI9 championships. Team Liquid is the closest organization in Dota 2-specific earnings, with approximately $33.9 million.

Team Liquid has played the most professional Dota 2 games, with 3,202 recorded matches. This figure reflects Liquid’s more than decade-long presence across various competitive eras, tournament formats, and roster changes. LGD Gaming is the closest team with 2,919 professional games, making this record a testament to Liquid’s exceptional longevity and continued participation.

Newbee holds the record for the longest competitive winning streak in Dota 2, achieving 28 consecutive maps. The Chinese organization accomplished this streak between April 22 and May 12, 2016. The run was spread across multiple competitive matches and opponents, making it particularly difficult to replicate. NAVI is the nearest known competitor, with a 24-map winning streak in 2013.

OG has established dominance in several all-time records due to its combination of sustained elite-level competition and exceptional success at high-value tournaments. Its back-to-back TI8 and TI9 championships generated substantial prize earnings, while its five Major victories and two TI titles solidified a long-lasting competitive legacy. OG’s achievements span multiple competitive eras rather than a single dominant season.

The highest average kills, deaths, or assists are calculated by dividing a team’s total statistic by its number of recorded professional games. The records on this page apply a minimum threshold of 1,000 professional games, which limits the rankings to teams with substantial samples. For instance, Tundra Esports averages 25.9 kills and 62.2 assists across 1,336 games, while Beastcoast averages 28.5 deaths across 1,024 games.