Team Vitality
Team Vitality is a French esports organization, competing across more than 18 titles worldwide. At the Esports World Cup, Vitality delivered standout performances across multiple disciplines, including Rocket League, Counter-Strike, and League of Legends, accumulating over 4,050 points across more than 20 tournaments and taking home $2+M in prize money, solidifying their place as Europe’s most successful club in EWC history.
EWC Game Titles
Esports World Cup 2026 Participation
Quick Facts
Club Name: Team Vitality
Short Name: VIT
Founded: 2013
Location: France
Average player age: 27
About Team Vitality
Founded in 2013 by Fabien "Neo" Devide and Nicolas Maurer, Team Vitality has evolved from a grassroots French organization into a premier global esports titan. Headquartered in Paris with state-of-the-art facilities like V.Performance (Stade de France) and the V.Hive lifestyle hub, the club is defined by its commitment to performance, innovation, and European talent development.
Core Values and The "V.Hive" Community
The club’s philosophy, often referred to as the Vitality Blueprint, focuses on the holistic development of its 75+ athletes and ambassadors. This includes the KARE program, which prioritizes mental health and physical resilience to ensure long-term peak performance.
Inclusivity: Driving a more mixed and diverse esports ecosystem.
Innovation: Utilizing the V.Hive mobile app to bridge the gap between pro players and their 13 million+ "Golden Hornets" fans.
Legacy: A decade-long pursuit of becoming the world's best multi-title organization, represented by the iconic "three stars" on their 2026 pro jersey.
EWC 2026
As a cornerstone of European esports excellence, Team Vitality arrives at the 2026 Esports World Cup with a prestigious legacy defined by championship titles and world-class talent, with ZywOo leading the charge.
Team's Star Players to Watch
From seasoned veterans and record-breaking MVPs to rising tactical prodigies, Team Vitality’s 2026 rosters are packed with the star power necessary to secure the Esports World Cup Club Championship.
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These athletes are primed to cement their legacy with game-changing performances throughout the Esports World Cup.
FAQ
Team Vitality is a premier professional esports organization headquartered in Paris, France, where it maintains its iconic V.Hive flagship hub and high-performance training facilities at the Stade de France.
Team Vitality is primarily owned and operated by the esports venture fund Rewired.gg, with the organization continuing to be led by its original co-founders, Chairman Fabien "Neo" Devide and CEO Nicolas Maurer.
While an official public valuation for 2026 has not been formally disclosed, Team Vitality was most recently estimated to be worth over $220 million, a figure bolstered by a record-breaking 2025 revenue growth of 18% and significant multi-million dollar investments from the venture fund Rewired.gg.
Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut is the undisputed top player for Team Vitality's CS2 roster, currently holding the #1 global ranking and a record-breaking 30 career MVP awards as of early 2026.
Team Vitality is confirmed to play at the Esports World Cup 2026, having expanded their multi-title presence into Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and CrossFire to maximize their standing in the prestigious Club Championship.
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