Just before the Major kicks off, we take a look at how the teams are stacking up after PGL Astana 2025 and IEM Dallas 2025. Vitality are still holding on strong to the top S-Tier spot, but below them there has been a bit of shuffling due to under and overperformance in the last month.
Tier Rankings compiled by Grady Hooker (@GradyHooker on Twitter).
S-Tier

A-Tier



B-Tier




C-Tier







D-Tier










Explanation of Tiers
S-Tier is teams that are often winning tournaments, if they don’t lift the trophy then you can expect them on the podium
A-Tier is teams that can consistently make it to the Semifinals and the top four, they also have a good shot at winning a tournament
B-Tier is teams that will frequently be seen in the Playoffs, could make a run for the Grand Finals, but likely to fall in the Quarterfinals
C-Tier is teams that fall in-between B-Tier and D-Tier, where they are not consistent Playoff contenders, but they perform better than the teams below them
D-Tier is teams that might be underperforming, you will still see them at international LAN events and they will qualify, but more often than not don’t make it out of the Group Stage