The global esports market is set to generate nearly $1.1 billion in revenue in 2021. The top esports teams and players to watch in 2021 are T1 in League of Legends, Team Secret in DOTA 2, the San Francisco Shock in Overwatch, Astralis in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Bugha in Fortnite, and Sentinels in Valorant. These teams and players have won numerous tournaments and titles and are expected to dominate in their respective games in 2021. With the continued growth and popularity of esports, more talented performers are expected to emerge in the coming years.
The Top Esports Teams and Players to Watch in 2021
Esports has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years, with the global esports market expected to generate nearly $1.1 billion in revenue in 2021. Esports tournaments and competitions feature some of the best players and teams around the world, making it exciting to watch and follow. With the start of a new season, here are the top esports teams and players to keep an eye on in 2021.
League of Legends: T1
One of the top League of Legends (LoL) teams is T1, a South Korean team who won three World Championships in 2013, 2015, and 2016. They also have numerous other domestic and international titles to their name. With a strong roster including Faker, considered one of the best LoL players ever, T1 is a team to watch for dominance in the 2021 season.
DOTA 2: Team Secret
Team Secret, a professional esports organization based in Europe, is one of the most successful DOTA 2 teams in history. They have won numerous tournaments and titles, including the coveted Dota 2 Asia Championship in 2015, and The International 2019. This year, with their strong roster and strategic gameplay, Team Secret is poised to be a force to reckon with in the DOTA 2 scene.
Overwatch: San Francisco Shock
The San Francisco Shock won the Overwatch League championship in back-to-back seasons in 2019 and 2020, cementing their position as one of the top Overwatch teams in the world. With a stacked roster including 2020 MVP player, Nam-joo “Striker” Kwon, the San Francisco Shock is one of the most exciting teams to watch in 2021.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: Astralis
Astralis is the current top-ranked Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) team in the world. They have won multiple Major Championships and numerous other tournaments throughout their history. After a dominant performance in 2020, Astralis is looking to continue their winning record and maintain their position as the top CS:GO team in the world.
Fortnite: Bugha
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is one of the most recognizable Fortnite players in the world. He won the solo competition at the Fortnite World Cup in 2019, earning him the title of world champion and a prize pool of $3 million. With his impressive skills and consistency, Bugha is a player to keep an eye on as he competes in various 2021 tournaments and championships.
Valorant: Sentinels
Sentinels is a relatively new esports organization but has already made a name for themselves in the Riot Games’ newest title, Valorant. They won the Valorant First Strike North America Championship in 2020, showcasing their explosive and strategic gameplay. With their high-ranked players, Sentinels is projected to dominate in 2021’s Valorant tournaments and events.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the top esports teams and players worth watching in 2021. With the continued growth and popularity of esports, there will surely be many more talented performers to keep an eye on in the years to come.