You are approaching the 2025 HLTV Awards as organizers reveal finalists across most categories and begin rolling out the top 20 Counter-Strike 2 players of the year. You can follow the player rankings as HLTV gradually publishes the list in the lead-up to the ceremony.
You can expect the awards show on January 10, 2026, at the Sava Centar Blue Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. The event moves forward with backing from 1xBet and brings together a broad snapshot of the season’s standout performances.
2025 HLTV Awards finalists
You follow the staggered reveal of the Top 20 players list, with seven names already confirmed. HLTV releases one player per day, while the top three remain sealed until awards night.
The confirmed placements so far sit between 14th and 20th.
You see a mix of riflers and anchors who shaped the 2025 season.
| Rank | Player |
|---|---|
| 14 | Ismailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş |
| 15 | Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis |
| 16 | Dorian “xertioN” Berman |
| 17 | Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás |
| 18 | Nikola “NiKo” Kovač |
| 19 | Mihai “iM” Ivan |
| 20 | Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy |
Jury-decided honors
You see these awards judged by a broad panel that includes broadcast talent, HLTV staff, and representatives from top CS2 teams. The panel weighs performance, role impact, and consistency across the year.
Closer role
- David “frozen” Čerňanský
- Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato
- Robin “ropz” Kool
Anchor role
- Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy
- Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko
- William “mezii” Merriman
In-game leadership
- Dan “apEX” Madesclaire
- Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren
- Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo
Primary AWPer
- Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov
- Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
Entry impact
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
- Shahar “flameZ” Shushan
- Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis
Coaching
- Sergey “hally” Shavaev
- Erdenedalai “maaRaa” Bayanbat
- Rémy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam
Fan-voted distinctions
You help decide these outcomes through community voting that closes on December 31. The categories reflect influence beyond the server, from broadcasts to creative work.
On-air talent
- Freya Spiers
- Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
- James “BanKs” Banks
Content creation
- dima_aimbots
- NadeKing
- Virre CS2
Cosmetic design
- AWP | Printstream (JTPNZ)
- Glock-18 | Shinobu (Horameow)
- M4A4 | Full Throttle (dwern)
HLTV-selected awards
You see these finalists chosen directly by HLTV, focusing on competitive impact and seasonal progression.
Women’s standout player
- Mayline-Joy “ASTRA” Champliaud
- Bruna “bizinha” Marvila
- Wiktoria “vicu” Janicka
Women’s top team
- BIG EQUIPA
- FURIA fe
- MIBR fe
Breakout newcomer
- Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin
- Drin “makazze” Shaqiri
- Danil “molodoy” Golubenko
