Dota 2 has become one of the highly successful esports of all time after years of establishment. It has seen more than 2,000 tournaments and more than $330,000,000 paid out in prize money. The competitive play of the game is still unparalleled in terms of scale. The majority of the money is generated from The International, the flagship tournament of Dota 2. Here is the count-down of the top 10 organizations that have won the highest prize money of all time in Dota 2.

#10. Virtus.pro

Virtus.pro represented Eastern European Dota of the mid-2010s. Although the team never made it to a TI final, they won several Major titles and were the undisputed leaders of several seasons.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at ESL One Katowice 2018
• 1st place at ESL One Hamburg 2017
• 1st place at The Summit 7
• 2nd place at ESL One Birmingham 2018
• 1st place at The Bucharest Major 2018
• 5–6th place at The International 2017

#9. Vici Gaming

Vici Gaming was one of the top perennial contenders of China in Dota 2. Although never taking home the Aegis, they consistently made it to first place in the Majors and other flagship tournaments.

Key achievements:

• 2nd place at The International 2014
• 1st place at EPICENTER Major 2019
• 1st place at DreamLeague Season 11
• 1st place at ONE Esports Singapore 2019
• 1st place at The Summit 2
• 1st place at i-League Season 1

#8. Tundra Esports

Tundra became a force after winning The International 2022. After a temporary setback, the team found their form back in 2025, winning a few titles at the start of the year and solidifying their place amongst the greats of Dota 2.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at The International 2022
• 1st place at FISSURE PLAYGROUND 1
• 1st place at BLAST Slam III
• 1st place at BLAST Slam II
• 2nd place at PGL Wallachia Season 3
• 3rd place at The International 2024

#7. Newbee

Newbee was champion of TI in 2014 and returned to the grand final of TI in 2017. Although they were later embroiled in controversy and a match-fixing ban, their competitive heritage of the mid-2010s is important.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at The International 2014
• 2nd place at The International 2017
• 1st place at Mars Dota 2 League 2016
• 1st place at ESL One Genting 2018
• 1st place at Perfect World Masters 2017
• 3rd place at The Manila Major 2016

#6. PSG.LGD

PSG.LGD has been one of the most stable and successful orgs of China. The team came runner-up at The International twice and has triumphed at several Tier-1 tournaments. Following their split with PSG in 2023, the org is still active under the LGD Gaming flag.

Key achievements:

• 2nd place at The International 2018
• 2nd place at The International 2021
• 1st place at Riyadh Masters 2022
• 1st place at WePlay AniMajor 2021
• 2nd place at PGL Arlington Major 2022
• 3rd place at The International 2022

#5. Team Secret

Team Secret was always one of the most iconic of the Dota 2 teams minus a TI title. Even so, they always boasted of taking their share of Major titles and deep-into-top-bracket runs, particularly under legendary team captain Puppey.

Key achievements:

• 2nd place at The International 2022
• 3rd place at The International 2021
• 1st place at DreamLeague Season 13
• 1st place at Chongqing Major 2019
• 1st place at MDL Disneyland® Paris Major 2019
• 1st place at DreamLeague Season 8

#4. Evil Geniuses

Evil Geniuses became the first team from North America to take home The International and had a top-level presence for years. Famed for consistency at the Majors and iconic TI appearances, EG is a pillar in Dota 2 history.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at The International 2015
• 1st place at Dota 2 Asia Championships 2015
• 3rd place at The International 2016
• 3rd place at The International 2018
• 3rd place at The International 2014
• 1st place at Mars Dota 2 League 2016 Autumn

#3. Team Spirit

Team Spirit spearheaded the resurgence of Eastern European Dota. They started their dominance with a victory at TI 2021 and then added another in 2023. Their legacy grew further with an Esports World Cup win in 2025.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at The International 2023
• 1st place at The International 2021
• 1st place at Esports World Cup 2025
• 1st place at PGL Wallachia Season 1
• 1st place at Riyadh Masters 2023
• 1st place at DreamLeague Season 21

#2. Team Liquid

Team Liquid is always consistent and great at Dota 2. The team has twice conquered The International with varying sets of players — something few teams have managed. Liquid has maintained top-notch performance in the recent seasons, clinching major trophies and making finals on a regular basis.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at The International 2024
• 1st place at The International 2017
• 1st place at PGL Wallachia Season 4
• 1st place at PGL Wallachia Season 3
• 1st place at China Dota2 Supermajor 2018
• 2nd place at The International 2019

#1. OG

OG is the only team in the history of Dota 2 that has won back-to-back The Internationals. The org launched its reign of dominance way back in 2015 when it won a streak of Major titles. Even though recent years were unimpressive, OG remains a pillar of inventive play and mythic excellence.

Key achievements:

• 1st place at The International 2019
• 1st place at The International 2018
• 1st place at The Kiev Major 2017
• 1st place at The Boston Major 2016
• 1st place at The Manila Major 2016
• 1st place at The Frankfurt Major 2015

These teams did not only take home millions of prize money — they forged the competitive heritage of Dota 2. Their exploits now characterize the field a full decade since the game was launched. Follow Bo3.gg to get the very latest updates from the Dota 2 scene.