Wings Gaming was a Chinese esports team that played Dota 2. The team was based in Chongqing and became well-known for winning more than $9 million at The International 2016 (TI6), one of the most profitable esports tournaments in history. Wings was created after changes in team members in China following The International 2014. The team that won TI6 was formed in August 2015.
In 2016, Wings was nominated for an award called the Chinese Top 10 Laureus Sport Awards in the best non-Olympic athlete category. This made Wings the first esports team to be nominated for this honor. The team was also nominated as the esports team of the year at The Game Awards 2016.
Before competing at the Kiev Major tournament in April 2017, all five players on the team left Wings and joined a group called Team Random for the event. Team Random ended its activities after finishing last at the tournament, and most of the players took a break from professional play. In 2019, the team briefly reunited for an exhibition match at the Chongqing Major.
Notable achievements
- 17th to 20th – Dota 2 Asia Championships
- 1st – ESL One Manila 2016
- 13th to 16th – Manila Major
- 2nd – Nanyang Dota 2 Championships Season 2
- 1st – The Summit 5
- 1st – The International 2016
- 1st – Nanyang Cruise Cup
- 1st – Northern Arena BEAT Invitational
- 4th – The Summit 6
- 9th to 16th – Boston Major
- 3rd to 4th – ESL One Genting
- 9th to 12th – Dota 2 Asia Champions 2017