Here's a serious understatement - esports brings in all the big bucks. According to Forbes, the most money-making pro gaming organizations in the world are currently (in 2022) "the top ten are now worth an average of $353 million, up 46% from 2020." And that's due to a combination of tournament results for each esports company's various teams, major investments from financial bigwigs & celebrities, the huge sales that service from assorted apparel sales, and a host of other crucial factors. Thanks to Forbes' extensive deep dive into the highest-ranking esports teams according to their financial worth, we now have a clear idea of the most valuable esports teams in the world as of 2022.
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The 10 Most Valuable Esports Teams (2022)
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1. TSM
TSM
- How Much is TSM Worth? - $540 Million
Even with TSM making the decision to end its ten-year, $210 million naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency marketplace FTX that was signed in 2021, TSM still holds the top spot when it comes to the most valuable esports teams. This aforementioned news took place after the company's May 2022 evaluation, which earned it its place as the most successful esports organization when it comes to its noteworthy financial performance. TSM's biggest teams compete in League of Legends and Valorant.
2. 100 Thieves
100 Thieves
- How Much is 100 Thieves Worth? - $460 Million
A $60 million Series C funding round that took place in December 2021 is part of the reason why 100 Thieves has been acknowledged as the second most valuable esports company in the world. And when it comes to total revenue acquired in 2021, 100 Thieves reportedly raked in $38 million. Its most prosperous teams compete in Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Valorant. 100 Thieves' massive Culver City-based facility, apparel drops that sell out in mere minutes, and strong content creation efforts point to its commitment to staying relevant and steadily increasing its financials.
3. Team Liquid
Team Liquid
- How Much is Team Liquid Worth? - $440 Million
On May 5, 2022, Team Liquid raised $35 million thanks to an investment round that previously evaluated them at $415 million. Months later, Forbes recognized their growth by noting that the esports group is now worth even more at $440 million. The talented teams that proudly compete on behalf of Team Liquid compete in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, and Valorant.
4. FaZe Clan
FaZe Clan
- How Much is FaZe Clan Worth? - $400 Million
Thanks to a highly rewarding series A funding round back in 2018 and a $22.7 million investment loan from a private lender in January 2020, FaZe Clan has managed to build up itself into one of the top-ranked most valuable esports teams. This recognizable esports entity has made waves thanks to the teams it sponsors for games such as Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Valorant.
5. Cloud9
Cloud9
- How Much is Cloud9 Worth? - $380 Million
Back in 2018 and 2019, Cloud9 actually took the top spot on Forbes' list of the most valuable esports teams. In 2022, it has now gone down a few spots. But being ranked as the fifth-most valuable esports company entity in the world is still an accomplishment worth celebrating. Cloud9's most revered teams pull off their biggest victories in games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Valorant.
6. G2 Esports
G2 Esports
- How Much is G2 Esports Worth? - $340 Million
Now we're going international! G2 Esports, which is based in Berlin, Germany, puts its best foot forward with competitive teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, and Valorant. Seeing as how G2 Esports has invested in its very own record label called G2 Music, it's easy to see that G2 Esports has plenty of money to go around when it comes to increasing and maintaining its financial worth.
7. Fnatic
Fnatic
- How Much is Fnatic Worth? - $260 Million
Fnatic is another esports company that hails from across the pond as its headquartered in London, United Kingdom. As for its participating teams, Fnatic's player formations regularly vie for the top spot in tournaments for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, and Valorant. To see this esports increase its overall worth from $120 million to $260 million in 2022 is certainly applause-worthy.
8. Gen.G Esports
Gen.G Esports
- How Much is Gen.G Esports Worth? - $250 Million
Gen.G Esports makes strong plays with its assorted teams for games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and Valorant. Back in 2020, Forbes calculated their total net worth at $185 million. And now in 2022, the financial growth of Gen.G Esports has pushed them to a higher degree of prosperity. With offices in Los Angeles, Seoul, and Shanghai, a fully-integrated academic esports program, and Web3 initiatives, Gen.G Esports' is looking to ascend up this list in later years.
9. NRG Esports
NRG Esports
- How Much is NRG Esports Worth? - $240 Million
NRG Esports pours its efforts and resources into supporting five teams that play their hardest across Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket League, Overwatch, and Valorant. And with a studio based in Los Angeles that focuses on content creation named notable partnerships with the likes of Rockstar Energy Drink & Hot Pockets, NRG Esports' financial footprint in the world of esports is only getting larger.
10. T1
T1
- How Much is T1 Worth? - $220 Million
T1 is actually a is a South Korean esports organization that's attached to T1 Entertainment & Sports, which happens to be a joint venture between SK Telecom and Comcast Spectacor. With that company's support behind them and several premiere partners (Nike, Red Bull, BMW, etc), T1 has gotten pushed towards greatness across the vast esports realm. T1's top teams pull off their biggest wins across League of Legends, Overwatch, and Valorant.
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