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Massive respect for the HLTV Awards team. What a perfect evening celebrating the CS community.
sjokz
@sjokz
First time here and I'm loving it! Everyone here is a key figure doing their best for their countries and their scenes.
FalleN
@FalleNCS
Another successful event from HLTV. Always great to meet with everyone, including my childhood heroes.
kennyS
@kennyS_
So happy to share this special moment with all of you. ❤️ Thank you HLTV for an unforgettable award.
Potti
@Tommy_Potti
I've got the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, it brings joy to my heart to know that I was a part of this.
Gooseman
@GoosemanCS
It’s an honor for me to represent the world’s best game. Everyone was f*cking beautiful this night. l o v e ❤️
JACKZ
@JACKZ_CSGO
This was an unbelievable experience which changed my life and career, can't wait to see more young and talented players at the next one!
ANa
@Ana_CSGO
Thank you for the invite, the #HLTVawardshow was so much fun. Great to see so many amazing people, friends from all around the world again.
NEO
@neo-fkubski
Esports Oscars 👊 It was great to see people with whom I spent great moments ❤️ thank you
pashabiceps
@pashabiceps
Thanks to @HLTVorg for putting together such an amazing award show. Proud to be a part of it!
olofmeister
@olofmeister
Thanks @HLTVorg for a wonderful event and as I said: “keep growing and improving our big love - CS!” ❤️
Vladyslava
@vladyslava_z

HLTV Awards 2025

Presented by
Relive the magic
HLTV Awards is a night of celebration and paying tribute to the legends of the Counter-Strike scene.
Re-experience the magic of the HLTV Awards 2025.

Awards of 2025

HLTV awards

    Player of the year

    ZywOo

    donk

    ropz

    Women's player of the year

    ASTRA

    vicu

    bizinha

    Team of the year

    Vitality

    Spirit

    MOUZ

    Women's team of the year

    BIG EQUIPA

    MIBR fe

    FURIA fe

    Rookie of the year

    molodoy

    kyousuke

    makazze

Panel awards

    IGL of the Year

    apEX

    FalleN

    bLitz

    AWPer of the Year

    ZywOo

    m0NESY

    sh1ro

    Anchor of the Year

    mezii

    HeavyGod

    b1t

    Closer of the Year

    ropz

    KSCERATO

    frozen

    Opener of the Year

    donk

    flameZ

    YEKINDAR

    Coach of the Year

    XTQZZZ

    maaRaa

    hally

    Highlight of the year

    donk

    Twistzz

    ropz

Community awards

    Talent of the year

    James "BanKs" Banks

    Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill

    Freya "Freya" Spiers

    Event of the year

    StarLadder Budapest Major

    BLAST.tv Austin Major

    IEM Cologne 2025

    Skin of the year

    AWP | Printstream (JTPNZ)

    Glock-18 | Shinobu (Horameow)

    M4A4 | Full Throttle (dwern)

    Creator of the year

    dima_aimbots

    NadeKing

    Virre CS2

    Streamer of the year

    Mark "ohnePixel" Zimmermann

    Erik "fl0m" Flom

    Vadim "Evelone192" Kozakov

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History of winners

HLTV Awards
2025
ZywOo
Player of the year
Finalists

donk

ropz

ASTRA
Women's player of the year
Finalists

vicu

bizinha

Vitality
Team of the year
Finalists

Spirit

MOUZ

BIG EQUIPA
Women's team of the year
Finalists

MIBR fe

FURIA fe

molodoy
Rookie of the year
Finalists

kyousuke

makazze

Panel Awards
apEX
IGL of the Year
Finalists

FalleN

bLitz

ZywOo
AWPer of the Year
Finalists

m0NESY

sh1ro

mezii
Anchor of the Year
Finalists

HeavyGod

b1t

ropz
Closer of the Year
Finalists

KSCERATO

frozen

donk
Opener of the Year
Finalists

flameZ

YEKINDAR

XTQZZZ
Coach of the Year
Finalists

maaRaa

hally

donk
Highlight of the year
Finalists

Twistzz

ropz

Community Awards
James "BanKs" Banks
Talent of the year
Finalists

Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill

Freya "Freya" Spiers

StarLadder Budapest Major
Event of the year
Finalists

BLAST.tv Austin Major

IEM Cologne 2025

AWP | Printstream (JTPNZ)
Skin of the year
Finalists

Glock-18 | Shinobu (Horameow)

M4A4 | Full Throttle (dwern)

dima_aimbots
Creator of the year
Finalists

NadeKing

Virre CS2

Mark "ohnePixel" Zimmermann
Streamer of the year
Finalists

Erik "fl0m" Flom

Vadim "Evelone192" Kozakov

Hall of Fame

2025

Presented by
Hall of Fame 2025
TBA
Inductee 2025

2024

Presented by
Hall of Fame 2024
HeatoN
Emil Christensen
Hall of Fame 2024
Potti
Tommy Ingemarsson
Hall of Fame 2024
GeT_RiGhT
Christopher Alesund
Hall of Fame 2024
f0rest
Patrik Lindberg
FAQ
    01
    When will the HLTV Awards take place?

    The HLTV Awards will take place on January 10th, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, at Sava Centar. The broadcast will start at 18:00 CET.

    02
    Can I attend the HLTV Awards?

    The HLTV Awards is an exclusive event reserved for Counter-Strike players, talent, and professionals working in the industry. Fans won't be able to participate the Award Show. If you are an industry member and would like to attend, we encourage you to apply for an invite.

    03
    Who selects the HLTV Awards?

    There are two categories: HLTV Awards and Panel Awards. HLTV Awards are decided by HLTV's staff, just like the HLTV Top 20 has been decided since 2010. The Panel Awards are decided by a 35 person panel consisting of 20 pro players, 10 talent members, and 5 members of HLTV staff.

    04
    When will the HLTV #1 player be revealed?

    The best player of 2025 will be announced on January 10th during the HLTV Awards, concluding the reveal of the HLTV Top 20 players of the year.