This review captures the rollercoaster year for Team Vitality in the competitive Counter-Strike 2 scene. The French squad achieved an impressive collection of titles throughout 2025, marking a season filled with major accomplishments and high-stakes wins.
During the year, Team Vitality clinched victories at notable tournaments, including IEM Katowice, ESL Pro League's 21st season, the Spring 2025 edition of BLAST Open, and IEM Melbourne, an Intel Grand Slam, IEM Dallas, and BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Their list of triumphs is one that many teams would only aspire to have, yet recent months have seen unexpected developments.
After experiencing a period of underperformance where they failed to capture major trophies in the last three prominent events, questions emerged regarding the longevity of their dominance. However, this latest display of skill dispels any doubts about their future in the spotlight.
Over the weekend, Vitality secured the ESL Pro League: Season 22 trophy by overcoming Team Falcons in a decisive 3-0 final. This achievement not only adds another trophy to their impressive cabinet and brings with it a significant $100,000 reward, but it also places Team Vitality back in contention for becoming the next Intel Grand Slam champion.
The recent win, along with their performance at IEM Dallas in May, means the French team now holds two of the four key ESL-sanctioned major victories. With seven remaining opportunities to secure two additional wins before any rivals, the path is set for them to potentially reclaim the title of Grand Slam champion and claim the accompanying $1 million prize pool.
Consider the following milestones achieved by Team Vitality this season:
- Victories at multiple leading tournaments
- Definitive win at the ESL Pro League: Season 22
- Reestablishment as strong contenders for the Intel Grand Slam title
With the team on the rebound and the With the stakes soaring to unprecedented levels, one pressing question still stands: can… Team Vitality continue to defend their rising status as Grand Slam champions?