Team Vitality Reclaims No.1 Spot in Valve CS2 Rankings

Team Vitality have officially returned to first place in Valve’s global Counter-Strike 2 ranking, overtaking FURIA Esports during IEM Krakow 2026.

According to Valve’s ranking update published on February 2, 2026, Vitality now lead the standings with 1,976 points, while FURIA drop to second place with 1,943 points. The updated ranking snapshot was first highlighted by Cybersport.ru and later confirmed via HLTV’s Valve Ranking page.

Updated Valve CS2 Rankings – Top 5 (February 2026)

1. Team Vitality — 1,976 points

2. FURIA Esports — 1,943 points

3. PARIVISION — 1,883 points

4. Team Falcons

5. Team Spirit

The ranking change ends FURIA’s run at No.1, which had lasted since January 16, 2026.

Why Team Vitality Climbed Back to No.1

Vitality’s return to the top coincides with a strong performance at IEM Krakow 2026, where the French-led roster secured a playoff berth after a convincing 2–0 victory over 3DMAX in the group stage.

Valve’s CS2 ranking system prioritizes:

Prize money earned

Strength of defeated opponents

Results at high-tier LAN tournaments

IEM Krakow features a $1,000,000 prize pool and counts as one of the most impactful early-season events under Valve’s ranking model, making every win critical for standings and future invites.

Other Notable Ranking Changes

Team Spirit moved ahead of Natus Vincere

G2 Esports returned to the global top 10

The Valve Ranking continues to be used as the primary qualification system for tier-one CS2 events

Player Perspective: Vitality’s Long-Term Goal

In a recent HLTV interview, Vitality’s in-game leader Dan apEX Madesclaire reiterated the team’s ambitions:

“The main goal is to be the best team of all time.”

He also emphasized a disciplined approach:

“We take it step by step, focusing on each tournament rather than chasing numbers.”

Why This Ranking Matters

Valve’s CS2 ranking is not just symbolic — it directly impacts:

Tournament invitations

Seeding at LAN events

Access to top-tier prize pools

With Vitality back at No.1 and IEM Krakow still underway, the battle for ranking supremacy in early 2026 is far from over.