Streamer of the Year 2025: HLTV Opens Community Voting for CS2’s Biggest Creators

HLTV has officially launched community voting for the “Streamer of the Year 2025” award, giving Counter-Strike fans the power to decide which creator defined the CS2 streaming scene this year.

The award is part of HLTV’s Community Awards, where winners are chosen entirely by registered HLTV users, reflecting popularity, impact, and engagement rather than jury votes.

How HLTV’s Streamer of the Year 2025 Voting Works

The voting process is split into two stages to ensure fair results and avoid vote splitting:

Round 1

Narrows the list from 10 nominees to 3 finalists

Open to eligible HLTV users

Final Round

Determines the winner among the three finalists

The champion will be revealed live at the HLTV Awards ceremony in Belgrade

Only users who registered before the publication of the Community nominees article are eligible to vote, ensuring the integrity of the process.

Streamer of the Year 2025 Nominees (Alphabetical)

HLTV shortlisted ten Counter-Strike-focused streamers based on performance metrics provided by Stream Hatchet, including airtime, watch time, average viewers, and peak viewership.

The nominees are:

Evelone192

fl0m

forg1

gAuLeS

imoRR

izak

jL

KRL

ohnePixel

StRoGo

Each nominee represents a different segment of the CS2 ecosystem—from professional match watch parties and educational gameplay to skins, in-game economy, and regional community hubs.

Ranking the Nominees: Impact Categories That Matter in CS2

While HLTV does not publish internal rankings, the nominees can be grouped by streaming influence and content focus, which often shapes community voting behavior:

Esports Watch Party Leaders

Creators known for driving massive viewership during Tier-1 events:

gAuLeS

KRL

izak

Gameplay & Competitive Insight

Former pros and high-level players offering educational or analytical content:

fl0m

StRoGo

imoRR

CS2 Skins & Economy Culture

A fast-growing niche closely tied to CS2’s market dynamics:

ohnePixel

Regional Community Powerhouses

Streamers anchoring large language-based communities:

Evelone192

forg1

jL

This diversity highlights how CS2 streaming success in 2025 is no longer one-dimensional.

Why Streamer of the Year Matters in CS2

Streamer of the Year has become one of the most influential HLTV Community Awards, reflecting:

Viewer engagement rather than competitive results

The role of creators in shaping CS2’s culture

Growth of non-English-speaking Counter-Strike communities

The increasing link between streaming, skins, and the in-game economy

Former professional players have repeatedly emphasized how streaming now plays a central role in Counter-Strike’s ecosystem, connecting casual fans, hardcore viewers, and the professional scene.

HLTV Awards 2025: What’s Next?

Finalists announced: After Round 1 concludes

Winner revealed: At the HLTV Awards ceremony in Belgrade

Other Community Awards: Creator, Talent, Event, and Skin of the Year

With community voting fully open, Streamer of the Year 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive fan-driven awards in CS2 history.