More than four years have passed since the release of Valorant. During this time, numerous tournaments have taken place, and Riot Games has organized four world championships — Valorant Champions and other international events. The prize pools for these tournaments increase every year, and a single tournament victory can significantly boost a team's ranking among the richest. In this article, we’ll take a look at the ten teams that have earned the most prize money throughout the history of the Valorant esports scene.
The Top 10 Highest Earning Teams in VALORANT
According to liquipedia.net, the total amount of prize money awarded in Valorant exceeds 44 million dollars. Interestingly, this amount is almost equally distributed between online and offline tournaments. The most successful team has only won about 4% of the total amount. Below is a list of the ten teams with the highest earnings in VALORANT:
Position | Team | Tournament Wins | Total Earnings |
1 | Paper Rex | 16 | $1,599,287 |
2 | Fnatic | 7 | $1,518,026 |
3 | EDward Gaming | 8 | $1,332,287 |
4 | Evil Geniuses | 1 | $1,283,000 |
5 | Sentinels | 14 | $1,075,500 |
6 | LOUD | 4 | $950,156 |
7 | DRX | 5 | $800,485 |
8 | Team Heretics | 7 | $797,894 |
9 | Gen.G Esports | 8 | $795,328 |
10 | G2 Esports | 7 | $768,031 |
You can find more about each of the teams and their achievements further in the article, and we assure you, this information is interesting — some of these teams have won only one international trophy but are already ahead of world champions in prize earnings, while others have several titles in their history.
Paper Rex
The team with the most prize money in VALORANT is from the Pacific region — Paper Rex. In 2025, they earned $360,000 by winning Masters Toronto 2025. Throughout their time in the scene, the team has won $1,599,287, securing first place with an $81,000 lead over the second.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Champions 2023 — 2nd place
- VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 — 1st place
- VALORANT Masters Tokyo 2023 — 3rd place
- VALORANT Masters Copenhagen 2022 — 2nd place
- VCT 2023: Pacific League — 1st place
Fnatic
The team that previously held the top spot in this ranking has dropped to second place with $1,518,026 in total prize winnings. Over time, the team has won seven tournaments, two of which were major Tier-1 international events.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Masters Tokyo 2023 — 1st place
- VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 — 2nd place
- VALORANT Champions 2023 — 4th place
- VCT 2024: EMEA Stage 2 — 1st place
- VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo — 1st place
EDward Gaming
Not long ago, EDward Gaming's total prize earnings were no more than $300,000. Thanks to a stellar performance and victory at Valorant Champions 2024, the team earned $1 million, placing them third with total earnings of $1,332,287.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Champions 2024 — 1st place
- VALORANT Champions 2023 — 5–6th place
- VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 — 3rd place
Evil Geniuses
In fourth place is the American team Evil Geniuses. Despite a challenging 2024 and 2025 season, they were the best in the world in 2023, winning Valorant Champions 2023. They earned the majority of their prize money — $1 million — at that tournament, bringing their total to $1,283,000. Notably, their earnings increased by only $2,500 over nearly two seasons.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Champions 2023 — 1st place
- VALORANT Masters Tokyo 2023 — 2nd place
Sentinels
Sentinels had a successful 2024 season and continue to perform in 2025. Their last significant trophy came in 2024, marking a major boost in their prize earnings. Their current total stands at $1,075,500 — not much higher than in 2024 — but they remain stable internationally and dominant in the Americas.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Masters Madrid 2024 — 1st place
- VALORANT Masters Reykjavík 2021 — 1st place
- VALORANT Champions 2024 — 4th place
LOUD
Another and the last winner of Valorant Champions on the list — earlier champions have already dropped out of the top ten earners. The Brazilian team had two disappointing seasons compared to their previous success, earning only $35,000 in 2024 and $0 so far in 2025. Their total earnings stand at $950,156, and their victory at Valorant Champions 2022 remains their only international trophy.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Champions 2022 — 1st place
- VALORANT Champions 2023 — 3rd place
- VALORANT Masters Reykjavík 2022 — 2nd place
- VCT 2023: Americas League — 1st place
- VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo — 2nd place
DRX
DRX is the first team on this list without any major trophy wins, yet they have still managed to earn a significant amount — $800,485. They earned $150,000 in 2024 thanks to a 2nd place finish in VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 and 5–6th place at VALORANT Champions 2024, and $125,000 in 2025: 1st place at Asian Champions League 2025 and 5–6th at VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025.
Key achievements:
- Asian Champions League 2025 — 1st place
- VALORANT Champions 2022 — 3rd place
- VALORANT Champions 2024 — 5–6th place
- VALORANT Champions 2023 — 5–6th place
Team Heretics
The phenomenon of 2024, a team assembled from young and talented players before the season started. Team Heretics made an immediate impact by qualifying for every international tournament in 2024 and placing second at Valorant Champions 2024. They are one of only two teams on this list without a Masters or even regional trophy, yet they managed to earn $797,894 in prize money.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Champions 2024 — 2nd place
- VALORANT Masters Shanghai 2024 — 2nd place
Gen.G Esports
Gen.G Esports came close to winning five trophies in 2024 but secured only three, including VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai. The team has won a total of 8 tournaments. Their 2025 performance could have been better, with only $50,000 earned so far. Their total prize earnings amount to $795,328.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Masters Shanghai 2024 — 1st place
- VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 — 1st place
- VALORANT Masters Madrid 2024 — 2nd place
G2 Esports
In just two seasons, the organization rose from the bottom of the rankings to the top 10 thanks to signing the former The Guard roster, who earned a spot in the franchise league via the 2023 Ascension victory. G2 Esports has earned $768,031 in Valorant, which is $160,000 more than Team Liquid in 11th place.
Key achievements:
- VALORANT Masters Shanghai 2024 — 3rd place
- VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 — 2nd place
- VALORANT Masters Berlin 2021 — 3–4th place
- VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 — 4th place
As previously mentioned, over $44 million has already been awarded in VALORANT prize money in just five years, and the scene is only growing — more tournaments and higher prize pools every year.
F.A.Q.
What is the richest team in VALORANT?
As of June 2025, the richest team in VALORANT is Paper Rex, with total earnings of $1,599,287 — and that's without a Valorant Champions title.
What is the biggest prize pool in a VALORANT tournament?
The largest prize pool in Valorant tournaments was recorded in the last three Champions events, each with a prize pool of $2.25 million.
How often is Valorant Champions held?
Valorant Champions is the world championship and final stage of each season. It is held once a year and is the most anticipated event in the VALORANT world.
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