Team Spirit has officially secured the top spot in the Valve Regional Standings for Counter-Strike 2 this September, moving up from second place and overtaking Team Vitality. This shift marks a major moment in the competitive CS2 scene, as Team Vitality loses its long-held number one position for the first time since March 2025.
The rankings for September play an important role in shaping the competitive calendar, as they determine which teams receive direct invitations to some of the most prestigious upcoming events. Chief among them is PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, a Tier 1 tournament that will bring together sixteen of the best Counter-Strike teams from around the world. Scheduled to run from October 25 to November 2, the tournament will feature a prize pool worth 1.25 million dollars and is set to be one of the final major events before the StarLadder Budapest Major.
Team Spirit’s rise to the top comes after their victory at BLAST Bounty Season 2, where they defeated The MongolZ in an intense Grand Final. This triumph not only showcased their ability to perform under pressure but also proved that their recent momentum is no fluke. At the same time, Team Vitality stumbled in the semi-finals, opening the door for Spirit to claim the number one spot.
The shift at the top is not the only change in the standings. The MongolZ have continued to impress, moving up to third place after winning the Esports World Cup in August. Aurora Gaming has also made headlines by jumping back into the top ten, largely thanks to their run to the finals at the World Cup. 3DMAX has shown remarkable progress as well, rising from thirteenth to eighth after capturing the Perfect World Challenge Series 1 title.
Not every team has enjoyed success this month. Passion UA fell sharply from twentieth to thirty-third after failing to secure a single win at DraculaN Season 1, highlighting just how quickly fortunes can change in the volatile world of CS2 competition. Meanwhile, several established names such as FaZe Clan, Astralis, and G2 Esports have seen drops in their rankings, creating room for hungry challengers to climb higher.
The current top five in the September standings includes Team Spirit in first place, followed by Team Vitality, The MongolZ, MOUZ, and Team Falcons. These teams are shaping up to be strong contenders heading into Bucharest, but the field is wide open with sixteen teams fighting for glory in one of the last big tests before the Budapest Major.
As the global Counter-Strike scene prepares for these high-stakes events, the September standings underline just how competitive the landscape has become. Team Spirit’s climb to number one demonstrates the rewards of consistent performance, while Vitality’s drop shows that no team can stay on top forever without constant adaptation. The coming months promise more twists, rivalries, and unforgettable matches as the road to the Major intensifies.
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