Natus Vincere (NAVI): CS2 team profile
Ranked #34 in the Valve standings and #11 on HLTV. Roster: Aleksib, b1t, iM, makazze, w0nderful.
Ranking and roster
| Valve standings | #34, 1,427 points. Updated October 5, 2026. |
|---|---|
| HLTV world ranking | #11, 234 points. Updated October 26, 2026. |
| Players | Aleksib, b1t, iM, makazze, w0nderful |
| Coach | B1ad3 |
| Country / region | Ukraine |
| Organisation founded | 2009 |
| In Counter-Strike since | 2009 |
Justinas 'jL' Lekavicius, benched in July 2025 after makazze was promoted from the academy side, left when his contract expired on 1 July 2026; the five-man core of Aleksib, b1t, iM, makazze and w0nderful has stayed intact through ESL Pro League Season 24 in October 2026.
About Natus Vincere (NAVI)
NAVI began life in December 2009 as a Ukrainian squad and quickly became the first team to hold the IEM, ESWC and World Cyber Games crowns in a single year. Its identity in CS history is tied to the s1mple era, which ended with the long-awaited first Major at Stockholm in 2021 and a sweep of the Intel Grand Slam. The org then rebuilt around a new core and reclaimed the top of the sport in 2024 with the first CS2 Major at Copenhagen, the Esports World Cup and an HLTV Team of the Year placing. Few organizations have attended every Major since the series began, and NAVI is one of them. Its fanbase and Ukrainian roots remain central: the team gave away its Copenhagen Major prize share to support the Ukrainian armed forces.
Natus Vincere (NAVI) has won 2 Majors: PGL Major Copenhagen, PGL Major Stockholm. Rankings change after every big event, so use the table above as a snapshot and check the standings again after the next tournament.
Major and big-event results
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major | Eliminated in Stage 3 (2-3) |
| 2024 | PGL Major Copenhagen | Champions (2-1 vs FaZe) |
| 2024 | Esports World Cup | Champions |
| 2024 | ESL Pro League Season 20 | Champions |
| 2024 | IEM Rio | Champions |
| 2022 | IEM Major Antwerp | Runners-up |
| 2022 | BLAST Premier Spring Final | Champions |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm | Champions (2-0 vs G2) |
| 2018 | FACEIT Major London | Runners-up |
| 2018 | ESL One Cologne | Champions |
| 2016 | MLG Major Columbus | Runners-up |
| 2015 | DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca Major | Runners-up |
Facts about Natus Vincere (NAVI)
- Formed on 17 December 2009 as Arbalet UA before taking the Natus Vincere name.
- Won three major trophies (IEM, ESWC, WCG) in 2010, a first for any team, and earned a record $220,000 that year.
- Won PGL Major Stockholm 2021, finishing the Intel Grand Slam, and PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, the first CS2 Major.
- Donated its $125,000 share of the Copenhagen Major prize to equipment for Ukraine's armed forces.
- Cut ties with its Russian holding company ESForce on 1 March 2022.
- Eliminated from ESL Pro League Season 24 group play on 7 October 2026 by PARIVISION after a 2-3 Swiss record.
Where to watch Natus Vincere (NAVI)
All live CS2 streams →No live stream mentions Natus Vincere (NAVI) in its title right now. When the team plays, the broadcast appears in the live CS2 list and on the Tournaments page.
Upcoming CS2 tournaments
Full schedule →- October 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026 · PGL Masters Bucharest 2026
- November 2, 2026 – November 8, 2026 · IEM Beijing 2026
- November 9, 2026 – November 15, 2026 · BLAST Rivals Fall 2026
- November 24, 2026 – December 13, 2026 · PGL Major Singapore 2026
- December 10, 2026 – December 13, 2026 · PGL Major Singapore 2026 finals weekend
Match lists and brackets are published by each tournament organizer. Dates come from organizers and reliable sources and can change.
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FAQ
What is Natus Vincere (NAVI)'s CS2 ranking?
In the Valve regional standings of October 5, 2026, Natus Vincere (NAVI) is #34 with 1,427 points. On the HLTV world ranking of October 26, 2026 the team is #11 with 234 points.
Who plays for Natus Vincere (NAVI) in CS2?
Natus Vincere (NAVI)'s active roster is Aleksib, b1t, iM, makazze, w0nderful, with B1ad3 as coach. Justinas 'jL' Lekavicius, benched in July 2025 after makazze was promoted from the academy side, left when his contract expired on 1 July 2026; the five-man core of Aleksib, b1t, iM, makazze and w0nderful has stayed intact through ESL Pro League Season 24 in October 2026.
Has Natus Vincere (NAVI) won a CS2 Major?
Yes: PGL Major Copenhagen (2024), PGL Major Stockholm (2021).
Where can I watch Natus Vincere (NAVI)?
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Is the Natus Vincere (NAVI) badge on this page the official logo?
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Sources
Facts on this page are paraphrased from public sources, checked in October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us on the About page and we will fix it.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natus_Vincere
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike_Major_Championships
- cryptobriefing.com/navi-third-major-iem-cologne-2026/
- community.skin.club/en/news/navi-at-a-crossroads-what-comes-next-after-the-iem-cologne-major-collapse
- hltv.org/news/44998/summer-2026-rostermania-as-it-happened
- navi.gg/en/tournaments/epl-season-24/match/14058
- community.skin.club/en/news/parivision-eliminated-navi-from-esl-pro-league-season-24
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