FaZe Clan — Key Facts
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Current Owner | GameSquare Holdings (since 2024) |
| Former Listing | NASDAQ: FAZE (2022–2024) |
| Games | CS:GO/CS2, Valorant, FIFA, Call of Duty |
| Members | FaZe Clan members: 80+ creators & athletes |
FaZe Clan is one of the world’s most recognizable esports organizations and gaming lifestyle brands, known for its competitive esports teams, roster of gaming content creators, and streetwear-influenced merchandise. Founded in 2010 as a Call of Duty trickshot YouTube channel, FaZe grew into a global multimedia brand with over 350 million followers across social platforms and a roster blending pro gamers with celebrity influencers.
Who Owns FaZe Clan?
FaZe Clan is now owned by GameSquare Holdings, a Canadian esports and gaming media company. In 2024, GameSquare completed the acquisition of FaZe Clan through a merger, taking the organization private after its turbulent time as a publicly listed company. FaZe Clan had listed on NASDAQ in July 2022 via a SPAC merger, but struggled financially as a public company, with its stock declining sharply. GameSquare’s acquisition was intended to stabilize FaZe and integrate it into a broader esports media and marketing business.
History and Founding
FaZe Clan was founded in May 2010 by a group of Call of Duty players who called themselves “FaZe Sniping” — initially sharing trick-shot videos on YouTube. The clan expanded through social media, recruiting popular gaming personalities and eventually transitioning into a full esports organization. FaZe became cultural phenomena beyond gaming, collaborating with brands like Porsche, Nissan, and Beats by Dre, and counting rapper Snoop Dogg and basketball player Ben Simmons among its celebrity “members.” The organization’s peak commercial moment came with its SPAC listing in 2022, though financial challenges followed.
Esports Competitive Presence
FaZe Clan competes professionally in CS2 (Counter-Strike 2), Valorant, FIFA/EA FC, Call of Duty League, and other titles. Its CS:GO team has been one of the most decorated globally, winning multiple ESL Pro League and BLAST Premier events. The organization’s blend of competitive success, pop culture relevance, and content creation has made FaZe Clan the most followed esports organization in the world on social media.
