Female Counter-Strike is on the up-and-up, both in quality and popularity. Over the last few years, the scene has been dominated largely by the Imperial Valkyries core (formerly Nigma Galaxy), although advancements have been made across the board by more of the best female CS2 teams to make the scene more competitive. Female CS2 matches vs. male teams at events like IEM Katowice 2025 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 have only intensified the curiosity about the scene.
But where do you actually watch female CS2 matches? If you don’t know where to look, it can be quite daunting – this is where you can catch all the best female CS2 players in action.
ESL Impact remains the top female CS2 tournament
If you want to watch female CS2 matches on a regular basis, then ESL Impact League is still the top tournament. Dedicated to women’s Counter-Strike, ESL Impact League celebrates the best talent in the scene, first with regional online leagues, before heading into a LAN to determine the very best female CS2 team at the moment.
Right now, ESL Impact League Season 8 is ongoing, with FURIA Fe winning Season 7 earlier this year. However, you can only watch it on the official ESLCS_GG Twitch account.
ESL Impact League features by far the highest prize pools in female Counter-Strike, and with VRS points and invites to other events on the line, the stakes have never been higher.
Tradeit League FE Masters delivers high-level competition
Next up in the world of female CS2 matches is Tradeit League FE Masters. This event is all online, held by CS2 skin trading site Tradeit. There’s no regular schedule for this tournament, although two have already been held in 2025 so far.
Both 2025 iterations were won by Imperial Valkyries, showing that this tournament attracts the attention of the best female CS2 teams. All matches for Tradeit League FE Masters events can be found on the Tradeit Twitch account.
The only caveat here is that Tradeit League FE Masters 8 has yet to be officially confirmed – hopefully it returns in the future.
ELITE FE is an up-and-coming option
ELITE FE is an underrated option for watching female CS2 matches. Partially held by Team Vitality, this newer online event has historically been a straight single-elimination bracket, consistently featuring eight of the best female CS2 teams in the world. However, future events are moving to a 16-team double elimination format, showcasing its quick expansion.
ELITE FE CS2 events are held every couple of months, with the organizer seemingly committed to the long haul. These tournaments have been streamed on French streamer Minaleyy09‘s Twitch channel – whether this changes in the future remains to be seen.
It’s clear that ELITE FE isn’t the finished product yet, but it’s a great option with tons of obvious potential for growth, given the teams already in attendance.
CCT frequently invite female CS2 teams to compete
If you want to watch female CS2 teams compete against male opposition, then the CCT events are the most consistent way to do this. CCT tournaments frequently invite women’s Counter-Strike teams to play – this can be found on the CCT Twitch channel.
