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Esports team costs explained: Inside a Tier 2 team in 2026

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Esports teams often appear profitable at a glance, but real financial details are rarely shared. However, CYBERSHOKE Esports recently revealed the operating costs behind a Tier 2 Counter-Strike team.

This article explores the cost of operations for an esports team and how revenue still fell short.

Case study: CYBERSHOKE Esports’ real operating costs

The figures published by CYBERSHOKE Esports explain why esports earnings often look good on paper but fail to translate into profit.

Bar chart titled "Tier 2 Esports Team: Revenue vs. Costs (2023-2025)". Revenue: 0K in pink; Costs: 3K in dark blue. Source: CYBERSHOKE Esports, 2026
Bar chart titled "Tier 2 Esports Team: Revenue vs. Costs (2023-2025)". Revenue: 0K in pink; Costs: 3K in dark blue.