# Esports Teams (Current & Active)

  

* **Excel Esports**
Main titles: League of Legends (LEC), FIFA, Fortnite, VALORANT
Known for competing in Europe’s premier League of Legends league.

* **London Spitfire**
Main title: Overwatch League
One of the original OWL franchises, representing London with a strong international roster.

* **London Royal Ravens**
Main title: Call of Duty League
London-based franchise competing in the COD League.

* **British Hurricane**
Main title: Overwatch Contenders (developmental league)
Focus on nurturing UK Overwatch talent.

* **Team Endpoint**
Main titles: VALORANT, Rocket League, FIFA
A UK-based esports org known for grassroots growth and competitive teams.

* **BTXL (BT Excel)**
Partnership between BT and Excel Esports; primarily focused on VALORANT and grassroots esports.

* **Rogue (European operations)**
Though Rogue is originally US-based, it operates European rosters and has strong ties with the UK scene.

* **Guild Esports**
Founded by footballer David Beckham and others, Guild Esports is London-based and fields teams in Fortnite, Rocket League, and FIFA.

* **Manchester City Esports**
Part of the Premier League club’s venture into esports, mainly competing in FIFA and other popular titles.

## Globally Based Esports Teams (Current & Active)

* **Fnatic**
UK-based, global presence in LoL, CS\:GO, VALORANT, and others.

* **Team Liquid**
Global org with rosters in LoL, Dota 2, CS\:GO, Valorant, and more.

* **Cloud9**
US-based with teams in LoL, CS\:GO, Valorant, Hearthstone, and more.

* **Team Dignitas**
US-based with teams in Rocket League, Valorant, and more.

* **T1** (South Korea)
Legendary LoL and Valorant teams; one of the most successful esports orgs worldwide.

* **G2 Esports** (Europe)
Based in Spain, active in LoL, CS\:GO, Valorant, and others; known for strong European competition presence.

* **FaZe Clan** (US)
Prominent in FPS games like CS\:GO, Call of Duty, and Valorant; also active in Fortnite.

* **Natus Vincere (Na'Vi)** (Ukraine)
Famous for CS\:GO, Dota 2, and recently Valorant teams.

* **100 Thieves** (US)
Active in LoL, Valorant, and Call of Duty, with strong content creator presence.

* **Virtus.pro** (Russia/Europe)
Historically strong in CS\:GO and Dota 2, recently branching into Valorant.

* **Team Vitality** (France)
Competes in LoL, CS\:GO, Valorant, and Rainbow Six Siege.

* **Evil Geniuses** (US)
Long-standing org active in multiple titles including LoL, Dota 2, and Valorant.

* **Sentinels** (US)
Known especially for Valorant, Apex Legends, and Fortnite.

* **OG** (Europe)
Multiple-time Dota 2 International champions; also active in CS\:GO and Valorant.

* **Astralis** (Denmark)
One of the best-known CS\:GO teams worldwide.

## Franchise Model Esports Leagues & Examples

### Overwatch League (OWL)

* **London Spitfire** (UK)
* **Dallas Fuel** (USA)
* **San Francisco Shock** (USA)
* **Shanghai Dragons** (China)
* **Seoul Dynasty** (South Korea)
* **Paris Eternal** (France)
* **Toronto Defiant** (Canada)
* **Atlanta Reign** (USA)
* **Boston Uprising** (USA)
* **Los Angeles Gladiators** (USA)
* **Florida Mayhem** (USA)
* **Vancouver Titans** (Canada)

### Call of Duty League (CDL)

* **London Royal Ravens** (UK)
* **Atlanta FaZe** (USA)
* **Dallas Empire** (USA)
* **New York Subliners** (USA)
* **Toronto Ultra** (Canada)
* **Los Angeles Thieves** (USA)
* **Paris Legion** (France)
* **Seattle Surge** (USA)
* **Florida Mutineers** (USA)
* **OpTic Texas** (USA)

### League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) — North America (Franchised)

* **100 Thieves**
* **Team Liquid**
* **Cloud9**
* **Evil Geniuses**
* **Team SoloMid (TSM)**
* **FlyQuest**
* **Immortals**
* **Golden Guardians**
* **Counter Logic Gaming (CLG)**
* **Dignitas**

### League of Legends European Championship (LEC) — Europe (Franchised)

* **Fnatic** (UK-based org)
* **G2 Esports** (Spain)
* **Rogue** (Europe/US crossover)
* **Excel Esports** (UK)
* **MAD Lions** (Spain)
* **SK Gaming** (Germany)
* **Misfits Gaming** (US/Europe)
* **Team Vitality** (France)
* **Astralis** (Denmark)

### Valorant Champions Tour (VCT)

Riot Games is moving toward regional franchising in some areas:

* **Sentinels** (USA)
* **Fnatic** (UK/Europe)
* **G2 Esports** (Europe)
* **100 Thieves** (USA)
* **Team Liquid** (Global)
* **LOUD** (Brazil)
* **NRG Esports** (USA)
* **Paper Rex** (Southeast Asia)

### Fun Fact on Franchise Model Adoption

* The **Overwatch League** was the first major esports league to adopt a full city-based franchise model similar to traditional sports.
* Franchise fees can reach tens of millions of dollars, highlighting how esports is becoming a major professional industry.
* Some franchises now host **live homestand events**, bringing esports to physical arenas in their home cities, mirroring traditional sports seasons and fan engagement.