CS:GO is one of the most popular games in history. Thousands of people enjoy fighting as terrorists and counter-terrorists every day. Due to its popularity, some gamers decided to stream their own gameplays on popular portals. Initially, they used YouTube, and it quickly became apparent that people enjoyed these streams. Nowadays, most streamers can be found on Twitch, which has taken the internet by storm. Therefore, in this article, we have decided to provide you with information about the most important and popular streamers currently found on Twitch. These guys are absolute legends, and we strongly recommend watching them. They provide us with tons of interesting content, and you can learn a lot from them. Therefore, if you want to be a pro CS:GO player, then these CS:GO streamers are your key to success.

1. Blast Premier

The first example is not a player per se, but rather a global tournament series of live Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournaments, Blast Premier. Here, you can find the best teams from around the world competing in fast and exciting tournaments. Blast Premier tournaments started in 2020 and, in just a few years, have gained a substantial amount of fans and people who enjoy Blast Premier streams on Twitch. Currently, the number of followers of the Blast Premier channel is 1,565,832. The rankings of this channel are impressive, with:

• #3 most watched English Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Channel;
• #10 most watched English channel;
• #4 most watched CS:GO channel;
• #21 most watched overall channel on Twitch;
  

It is definitely worth following the Blast Premier Twitch account. You will be provided with fast-paced action from the best teams in the world, as seen here on the Blast.tv Major Europe RMR: A Stream, Day 4.

2. MontanaBlack88

Marcel "MontanaBlack88" Eris is a CS:GO player from Germany who took the Twitch platform by storm. He came out of nowhere and almost immediately gained more popularity than the biggest stars of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive franchise. He became the #1 most subscribed channel on Twitch in September 2019, which surprised the entire community of the game. However, his first steps were taken on YouTube in 2009. He was born in 1988 in Buxtehude, Germany, and he constantly tells stories about his harsh childhood. He was even a drug user and a "bad boy," so to speak, but he turned his life around, and this is why he is so loved by his fans. Initially, he played games such as Call of Duty, Mario Kart, FIFA 19, and even Fortnite, but he ultimately switched to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and case openings. His biggest success was undoubtedly being the #1 most subscribed channel on Twitch in September 2019, which he commented on Twitch stating that "1st place worldwide with subs. Let somebody imitate us."

Even now, his stats on Twitch are really impressive; he currently has 4,915,635 followers. Furthermore, he is:

• #1 most watched Deutsch CS:GO channel;
• #4 most watched Deutsch channel;
• #7 most watched Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #40 most watched overall channel on Twitch;

In April 2023, the peak viewers amount was 52,569 and he gained 47,477 new followers. Additional stats are presented in the image below.

MontanaBlack88's laid-back and loud personality is something people love. If you are looking for interesting case openings and content with a lot of fun, then this is the place for you. Just check out this 500 Case Battle VS @ohnePixel – you are sure to love it.

3. csgo_mc

Once again, we are not discussing a single person, but rather a large channel that focuses on a specific type of content. CSGO_MC is a Russian Twitch channel that focuses on presenting major events and tournaments in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Additionally, they provide detailed statistics and careful analysis of matches, which can help you become an even better CS:GO player. The channel was created on April 12, 2018 and currently has 1,222,113 followers.

• #1 most watched Russian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #1 most watched Russian channel;
• #8 most watched Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #71 most watched overall channel on Twitch;

Full stats are presented on the image below:

You should definitely watch this channel if you want to stay up to date with new CS:GO tournaments and events. For example, the csgo_mc channel streamed the Natus Vincere vs The MongolZ (0-0) BO1 Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2023.

4. Blast

We have already discussed Blast Premier, but it should be noted that there is also a second channel of the company, known simply as BLAST. For those of you who don't know, Blast is an esports media production company from Copenhagen, Denmark. As they state on their Twitch account, "We are BLAST. The global esports entertainment network delivers world-class experiences. Proud home to titles BLAST Premier, BLAST TV, and more. Our vision is to deliver top-tier esports entertainment for everyone." The channel currently has 331,612 followers, so it is smaller than Blast Premier. Still, it might provide you with interesting streams, highlights from tournaments, and even interviews with CS:GO pro players. The statistics of this channel are as follows:

• #6 most watched English Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #38 most watched English channel;
• #9 most watched CS:GO channel;
• #85 most watched overall channel on Twitch;

If you are looking for interesting CS:GO content, then this channel is for you. Watch this Snappi OT Ace vs 500.

5. StRoGo

Ivan "StRoGo" Shurpatov is a 20-year-old CS:GO player from Russia. He currently focuses on upcoming CS2 games. His channel was created on June 24, 2018 and currently has 980,014 followers. In April 2023, the peak viewer amount was 30,229 and StRoGo gained an additional 1,208 followers. His current rankings are as follows:

• #52 most watched Russian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Channel;
• #470 most watched Russian channel;
• #195 most watched CS:GO channel;

As it can be seen, his channel is smaller than the ones we have already described in this article. Still, it is a good idea to follow him, especially if you want to learn more about upcoming CS2. StRoGo constantly provides and comments on CS2 content, as can be seen in this Counter Strike 2 game play beta stream.

6. LIRIK

If we talk about the most important CS:GO streamers, it is impossible not to mention LIRIK. It is one of the oldest Twitch channels, created on June 27, 2011. Despite its age, it still remains on top. LIRIK, in real life, is known as Saqib Ali Zahid, an American streamer born in Watertown, Massachusetts on October 29, 1990. In 2011, he mainly streamed World of Warcraft, but he switched to DayZ, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and finally CS:GO. It is worth noting that Zahid is sponsored by Discord, and his fanbase is really impressive. At this moment, he has 2,928,531 followers. However, nowadays he is not streaming as regularly as before. Why? The answer is simple: he is not only a gamer, but also a successful person in real life. In August 2022, his baby daughter was born. His rankings on Twitch are really impressive. He is:

• #5 most watched English Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #6 most watched CS:GO channel;
• #16 most watched English channel;
• #36 most watched English channel overall;

If you are looking for a large quantity of high-quality content, then you should definitely follow the LIRIK channel. This is especially true if you are interested in not only CS:GO, but also other games. His streams are really enjoyable to watch, such as the ROAD TO GLOBAL – 1 DEATH = 1 CASE - !trade stream

7. Gaules

Over the years, there have been many CS:GO streamers, but none of them came close to what Gaules was able to achieve. It is especially surprising, considering the fact that Gaules doesn't even stream in English. Alexandre Borba Chiqueta was born in December 1983 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is known as the biggest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive streamer in the world. His career is very long; he started in 2001 as a pro player in the g3nerationX team, which participated in the World Cyber Games Counter-Strike finals. The team won the DreamHack Winter 2007 tournament, but in 2008, Gaules left the scene to work at Samsung. He left the company in 2010 and returned to eSports. He was a professional businessman and coach, responsible for creating several important projects, such as the Brazilian National Game Team and the Brazil Gaming League. However, his life was not free of struggles; he suffered from depression and money problems and attempted suicide in December 2017. Thanks to the help of former members of the g3nerationX team, he created his own Twitch channel and started streaming. He is now a star around the world, and ESPN called him "the biggest Brazilian Twitch phenomenon". In 2020, he won the eSports Brasil Awards, but his popularity did not change him; he is still a humble person and a philanthropist who fights for nature. This is why people love him, and his Twitch stats prove it. Nowadays, he has 3,879,773 followers, which is impressive, considering the fact that he created his Twitch account on November 9, 2017. In April alone, his peak viewer amount was 154,997, and he gained an additional 32,465 followers.

• #1 most watched Portuguese Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #1 most watched Portuguese channel;
• #1 most watched Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #2 most watched channel on Twitch (only xQC from Minecraft is better);

You should definitely visit his channel to learn about the biggest Brazilian CS:GO phenomenon in history. For example, you can watch the Pré Show da Tribo IEM RIO 2023 - 11h MIBR vs Vitality - !Sorteio Siga @Gaules stream.

8. summit1g

Summit1g (Jaryd Russel Lazar) was born  in April 1987 in Colorado Springs. He is a retired professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player who became a full-time streamer. He mainly streams CS:GO and WarZ and created his Twitch channel on December 1, 2011. Currently, he has 6,181,111 followers and is ranked as the 17th most popular streamer on Twitch. He provides his fans with high-quality content that is fun to watch, and as a former professional CS:GO player, he does his best to teach us how to become better players. His Twitch rankings are as follows:

• #2 most watched English Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #3 most watched CS:GO channel;
• #8 most watched English channel;
• #17 most watched overall channel on Twitch;

If you are looking for a guy who can make you a better CS:GO player, then Summit1g is the best choice. For example, watch his "Chillin - !gfuel !merch - @summit1g" stream.

9. OhnePixel

OhnePixel is known among the CS:GO community as the "King of CS:GO skins". OhnePixel is a young Twitch streamer whose real name is Mark. He was born in May 1998 in Luneburg, Germany. His popularity is rapidly rising on Twitch, and for good reason. From the beginning of his career in April 2020, he has focused on high-value, rare CS:GO items such as rare stickers and case-hardened blue gems, which are nearly impossible to obtain. Thanks to his research and interest in rare skins, he has become the best source of information about these items among the entire community. Furthermore, he provides players with his professional opinion about certain skins and their patterns, and he also explains the current state of the skin market and how we can make a profit from it. For $10, he also participates in the "Review Your Inventory'' series. Who doesn't know his famous phrase "This is a mid inventory"? Currently, OhnePixel has 457,879 followers on Twitch. Furthermore, he is:

• #4 most watched English Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #5 most watched CS:GO channel;
• #12 most watched English channel;
• #24 most watched channel overall;

If you want to learn all the secrets about rare skins in CS:GO, then you should definitely follow OhnePixel's Twitch channel. For example, watch this 1000 Case Opening Battle Aftermath.

10. m0NESYoF

The last channel we want to present today is m0NESYoF. He is also the youngest streamer here. Ilya Osipov was born on May 1, 2005 in Russia, so he is still underage, but his achievements are already impressive and worth noticing. M0NESYoF is a professional CS:GO player who plays for the G2 Esports team, and his main position is sniper (he is really great with AWP). His team won BLAST Premier: World Final 2022, BLAST Premier: Spring Groups 2023, and Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2023. This young player was a huge part of this success. He created his Twitch channel in May 2018 and he currently has 2018 followers. From his gameplays, you can learn how to be a good CS:GO player and how to properly handle AWP. Currently, he is:

• #6 most watched Russian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive channel;
• #37 most watched CS:GO channel;
• #70 most watched Russian channel;

He is so young that we can only wonder how he will develop his career in the coming years. If you don't want to miss out, then you should definitely visit his channel and watch streams like Faceit with @feardiary! ELO

Most popular CS:GO Streamers on Twitch

The list we presented above shows the most popular CS:GO streamers that you should definitely follow. The content they provide is not only fun, but you can also learn a lot from these people; after all, they are professionals who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise about the game. However, you should also remember that the CS:GO Twitch scene is very large, so everyone can find a channel that meets all their needs.