Team Liquid

Team Liquid is a prominent professional esports organization that has significantly influenced the gaming industry since its inception in 2000. Originating as a StarCraft clan and community site, it has evolved into a multifaceted global entity. This includes competitive gaming, media production, and community engagement.

Competitive Gaming

Team Liquid fields teams across a diverse array of esports titles. These include Dota 2, League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and StarCraft II, among others. Their Dota 2 team achieved a historic victory at The International 2017, securing one of the largest prize pools in esports history.

In League of Legends, the team has clinched five LCS titles. Their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive squad earned the Intel Grand Slam prize in 2019 by winning four tournaments in just 63 days.

Media and Content Production

Beyond competitive gaming, Team Liquid operates 1UP Studios, a full-service production company known for high-quality documentary-style filmmaking and creative commercial content. They also manage Liquipedia, a comprehensive esports wiki.

This wiki serves as a vital resource for rankings, team and player profiles, results, tournament overviews, and game information.

Community Engagement and Merchandise

Team Liquid's commitment to community engagement is reflected in their merchandise offerings, which emphasize sustainability. Their Commerce & Apparel department focuses on providing an entertaining and aesthetically pleasing customer experience.

The organization prioritizes eco-friendly practices by designing products with sustainability in mind, utilizing renewable practices, and reducing material waste to contribute to a circular economy.

Global Presence

Team Liquid is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. It operates additional facilities in São Paulo, Brazil, and Los Angeles, USA. The Los Angeles facility is known as the Alienware Training Facility.

This state-of-the-art facility serves as training grounds for their CS:GO and League of Legends teams, and also houses various departments including 1UP Studios. It fosters collaboration and innovation within the organization.

• Headquarters: Utrecht, Netherlands
• Facilities: São Paulo, Brazil; Los Angeles, CA, USA (Alienware Training Facility)

Leadership and Partnerships

The organization is led by co-CEOs Victor Goossens and Steve Arhancet, key figures in its growth and success. Team Liquid has partnerships with several notable brands, including Alienware, Verizon, Monster Energy, SAP, Honda, IMC Trading, Twitch, Jersey Mike’s Subs, HyperX, HUYA, and Secretlab.

Through its dedication to excellence in competition, media production, and community engagement, Team Liquid continues to be a leading force in the esports industry, setting standards for success and innovation.