Stewie2K, whose real name is Jacky “Jake” Yip, is an American streamer and Counter-Strike player from San Francisco, California. Best known for CS:GO, he became the first North American to win a Valve-sponsored CS:GO Major with Cloud9 at ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018. His career connects that Major victory with spells at several prominent teams, a move into streaming, and a championship-winning stand-in appearance for G2 Esports at IEM Dallas 2024.
This profile brings together his competitive milestones and verified Twitch audience figures, with information checked as of October 1, 2026. For more player profiles, visit our streamers directory, or explore the CS:GO streamer archive for profiles connected to the game.
Who Is Stewie2K
Born on January 7, 1998, Yip is known publicly by the handle Stewie2K. His professional identity is closely tied to North American Counter-Strike: his record includes both a Valve-sponsored Major title and a landmark tournament prize-money milestone for an NA CS:GO player. Those achievements provide the foundation for understanding his profile beyond his Twitch follower count.
His career also spans two distinct roles: full-time competitor and streamer. In July 2022, he retired from competitive Counter-Strike to focus on streaming. That shift is important when reading his team history, because a past professional affiliation does not by itself mean he continues to compete on a full-time roster. His later appearance with G2 was specifically a stand-in role.
Career Highlights
Stewie2K’s documented team path runs from Cloud9 through SK Gaming/MIBR and Team Liquid to Evil Geniuses. According to his Wikipedia biography, these stops frame a career that includes the Boston Major victory, his prize-money milestone, and his eventual transition toward streaming.
- Cloud9, 2016–2018: His Cloud9 period included the ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018 championship, the defining Major win in his record.
- SK Gaming/MIBR, 2018: After Cloud9, his career continued with SK Gaming/MIBR before his move to Team Liquid.
- Team Liquid, 2018–2021: During this chapter, he became the first North American CS:GO player to pass $1 million in tournament prize money.
- Evil Geniuses, 2022 onward: Evil Geniuses followed Team Liquid in his career path. He retired from competitive CS in July 2022 to concentrate on streaming.
- G2 Esports, IEM Dallas 2024: He returned to tournament action as a stand-in and won the championship with G2.
The Dallas result belongs alongside his earlier highlights, but it should not be confused with another CS:GO Major victory. His listed Major title is ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018. Dallas was a separate championship and a later competitive appearance after his move toward streaming. For another CS player’s career profile, see coldzera.
Achievements and Stats
Stewie2K’s profile combines competitive achievements with an established Twitch audience. The figures below are dated where necessary: a follower total is a snapshot, while a tournament victory or historical milestone refers to a specific point in his career.
- Full name: Jacky “Jake” Yip.
- Date of birth: January 7, 1998.
- Nationality and hometown: American; San Francisco, California.
- Twitch followers: 1,498,778 as of October 1, 2026.
- Major championship: ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018 with Cloud9.
- North American milestone: First North American to win a Valve-sponsored CS:GO Major.
- Prize-money milestone: First NA CS:GO player to earn more than $1 million in tournament prize money, reached in December 2019.
- Later championship: IEM Dallas 2024 with G2 Esports as a stand-in.
The Twitch figure measures followers, not paid subscribers or concurrent viewers. Likewise, the prize-money milestone is a historical competitive statistic, not a statement of current annual income. Keeping those categories separate makes the profile more useful than treating every number as a measure of present-day streaming success.
How Much Does Stewie2K Earn
Stewie2K’s current streaming income is not established by the verified sources used for this profile. There is no supported monthly salary, annual earnings estimate, or net-worth figure to report. A large Twitch following alone does not establish how much money he receives from streaming.
The documented financial milestone is his December 2019 achievement: Wikipedia records him as the first North American CS:GO player to earn more than $1 million in tournament prize money. That milestone concerns tournament winnings, not Twitch revenue, and should not be presented as his current earnings or personal wealth. Beyond that sourced achievement, his income is best left unquantified.
Where to Watch Stewie2K
Watch Stewie2K on his official Twitch channel. The account had 1,498,778 followers as of October 1, 2026. Twitch is the verified viewing destination included here, making it the place to check whether he is currently live.
No fixed streaming schedule is established by the supplied sources, so this profile does not promise particular broadcast days or start times. His streaming chapter follows a competitive career anchored by Boston 2018, while his IEM Dallas 2024 victory adds a later championship to that record.
What is Stewie2K’s real name?
Stewie2K’s full name is Jacky “Jake” Yip. He is American and comes from San Francisco, California.
When was Stewie2K born?
Stewie2K was born on January 7, 1998.
Has Stewie2K won a CS:GO Major?
Yes. He won ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018 with Cloud9, becoming the first North American to win a Valve-sponsored CS:GO Major.
Did Stewie2K retire from competitive Counter-Strike?
He retired from competitive CS in July 2022 to focus on streaming. He later played as a stand-in for G2 Esports at IEM Dallas 2024 and won the championship.
Where does Stewie2K stream, and how many Twitch followers does he have?
Stewie2K streams on Twitch under the handle stewie2k. His official channel had 1,498,778 followers as of October 1, 2026.