Everything about betting on Cloud9 Esports

Cloud9 has been a major name in the esports scene for nearly a decade, jumping in and out of titles as trends change. Under the Cloud9 brand, you’ll find franchised outfits in Overwatch and League of Legends alongside squads for Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Halo, Dota 2, Hearthstone, Counter-Strike, Valorant, Smite, World of Warcraft, Teamfight Tactics and more.

Their pro side is always rotating talent through a dedicated academy, keeping new stars in the pipeline. Fan faves on the main roster include big earners like Skadoodle (Tyler Latham), N0thing (Jordan Gilbert), Stewie2k (Jakey Yip), EternaLEnVy (Jacky Mao), autimatic (Timothy Ta) and b0ne7 (Pittner Armand). Together, this 100+ strong squad pulls in about KSh 208,000,000 a year in player salaries.

Academy and Top Faces

– The Cloud9 Academy grooms fresh talent for the main stage – Heavy hitters like Stewie2k and N0thing keep the brand in the spotlight – Over KSh 208 million paid out annually to pros

After League of Legends took off in 2013, Cloud9 went on a signing spree. By 2014 they’d added nine new divisions, even dipping into Smite before re-launching that squad in 2015. That year also saw Cloud9 kick off their premier mobile title, Vainglory. Come September 2016, they formalised as Cloud9 Esports, Inc.

Their fanbase swelled past one million, clocking 15 million hours following every clutch play. Big names like Alex Ohanian, Hunter Pence and Craft Ventures came knocking, chipping in KSh 3,640,000,000 in 2017. The same year they rolled out their Rocket League division and secured a League of Legends Championship Series slot for roughly KSh 1,300,000,000.

A headline partnership with Red Bull in 2018 and another KSh 6,500,000,000 funding spike helped them set up a 30,000 sq ft LA HQ. Forbes even tagged them an esports MVP, valuing Cloud9 at KSh 45,500,000,000 by 2020.

League of Legends

Cloud9’s heart and origin story lives here. The 2013 lineup of Balls, Hai, LemonNation, Meteos and Sneaky smashed 13 straight wins in the NA LCS Summer Split—setting a record still talked about. They even kept that same roster for 750 days. In recent times, they reached the semis of the 2018 LoL World Championship and shone in the 2019 LCS Spring Split.

Rocket League

The 2018 RLCS Season 6 Worlds win remains a career-defining highlight. That year, Cloud9 swept three global Rocket League championships—proof they could rocket to the top.

Overwatch

They brought it home in the 2018 Overwatch League Grand Finals, plus top invites like One Nation of Gamers, Alienware Monthly Melee and Overkill. Early squads also clinched their first major tournament against Team Liquid in Agents Rising.

• Pan-Global Footprint: Though US-born, C9 spans Europe and Asia, so you can back your local squad.
• Top-Tier Management: Steady revenue growth, smart funding and world-class infrastructure mean they attract and keep elite pros.
• Diverse Lineup: From League of Legends to Fortnite and Valorant, Cloud9 fields teams in loads of titles—so there’s always a match with solid betting odds.

Cloud9 has been ranked first and second Esport MVP by Forbes in 2018 and 2025 respectively. They’ve also snagged a joint Finalist nod for Best Cloud-Based Trading Environment at the TradingTech Insight 2020 USA Awards, and rank as one of the best esports teams.

Hearthstone

Kolento dominated since June 2014, lifting ViaGame House Cup #1 and DreamHack Championship that October. He also claimed the CN vs EU Sn 2 in 2015 and the StarLadder Ultimate Series Winter in 2019.

Super Smash Bros

Mango upset Mew2King in October 2014, then returned to form with the Get on My Level crown in May 2019.

Overwatch Invites

Their March 2016 squad smashed through Overkill and Monthly Melee before grabbing their first major title in Agents Rising.

• Mango (Joseph Marquez): The Melee icon has lit up tournaments for nearly seven years, with three major crowns and a first-place finish at Summit 11 in July 2021.
• Robert "Blaber" Huang: From C9 Academy in 2017 to LCS MVP candidate, Blaber’s rise in League of Legends has bettors and fans buzzing.
• Other fan faves: Jazzyk1ns (Jasmie Manankil – VALORANT), Hai, Balls, Sneaky, Meteos and LemonNation keep the chat popping and the odds shifting.

Ready to back Cloud9 in your next match? Here’s how:

1. Sign up on one of the top esports betting sites like bet365, Betway, 1XBet, Vulkanbet or Pinnacle.
2. Deposit with M-Pesa, Airtel Money or your credit card.
3. Navigate to the esports lobby and hunt for Cloud9 odds.
4. Pick your market—match winner, maps or in-game stats. New to esports betting tips? Stick to outright match winners while you learn the ropes.
5. Confirm your bet and follow C9 on social media for live updates.

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