Team Fortress 2 · Source engine · 33 hosts ranked

Best Team Fortress 2 Server Hosting UK (Nov 2026)

Team Fortress 2 servers are light on RAM but sensitive to CPU speed and ping, and most community servers live on SourceMod plugins and custom maps. A good host makes those easy and puts the server close to your players. We compared 33 hosts that sell TF2 servers today.

Quick verdict: DatHost is our #1, with one-click SourceMod, 16GB on every plan and London from £8.78/mo ($11.68). GTX Gaming starts at £5.00/mo ($6.65) billed in pounds, and Kinetic Hosting gives 4GB from £3.75/mo ($4.99).

Our top 3 at a glance
  1. Our #1 pick
    1. DatHost
    SourceMod in one click, 16GB4.4 Trustpilot
    £8.78/mo ($11.68)Visit DatHost →
  2. 2. GTX Gaming
    Long Source history, billed in pounds4.6 Trustpilot
    £5.00/mo ($6.65)Visit →
  3. 3. Kinetic Hosting
    4GB and fast CPUs from £3.754.8 Trustpilot
    £3.75/mo ($4.99)Visit →
Top choices

Our top 3 Team Fortress 2 server hosts

A good TF2 host gets SourceMod and custom maps running quickly, keeps tick rate steady and puts the server near your players.

DatHost

4.4/5 on Trustpilot
#1
1-click SourceMod, 16GB
  • One-click SourceMod
  • 16GB DDR5
  • London
£8.78 ($11.68)/mo
14 slots · 16GB
View DatHost plans →Read our review

GTX Gaming

4.6/5 on Trustpilot
#2
Long Source history
  • From £5.00
  • London
  • SourceMod ready
£5.00 ($6.65)/mo
10 slots
View GTX Gaming plans →Read our review

Kinetic Hosting

4.8/5 on Trustpilot
#3
4GB, fast CPUs, £3.75
  • 4GB at £3.75
  • Fast single cores
  • 5 backup slots
£3.75 ($4.99)/mo
4GB
View plans & prices →Read our review

Also worth a look: Gaming Deluxe for 6v6-sized plans billed in pounds, and AleForge for 2GB in London at £3.00.

Comparison table

Team Fortress 2 server hosting compared

All 33 hosts side by side, at each host’s entry plan. Click #, Provider, Trustpilot, Price or RAM to sort. Scroll sideways on mobile.

#ProviderTrustpilotEntry priceRAMSlotsUK locationBackupsRefund / trialBest for
1DatHost4.4 · 422 reviews£8.78/mo ($11.68)
14 slots · 16GB
16GB on every planYou choose✓ LondonAutomatic backups14-day refundSourceMod in one click, 16GBVisit →
2GTX Gaming4.6 · 1,428 reviews£5.00/mo ($6.65)
10 slots
Set by plan10 slots and up✓ LondonBackupsSee GTX Gaming’s termsLong Source history, billed in poundsVisit →
3Kinetic Hosting4.8 · 399 reviews£3.75/mo ($4.99)
4GB
4GB and upNo player caps✓ UK5 backup slotsSee Kinetic Hosting’s terms4GB and fast CPUs from £3.75Visit →
4Gaming Deluxe4.8 · 82 reviews£5.40/mo ($7.18)
12 slots
Set by plan12 slots and up✓ LondonBackupsMonthly, no contractUK company, 6v6-sized plansVisit →
5GGServers4.5 · 3,408 reviews£4.51/mo ($6.00)
2GB · unlimited slots
2GB and upUnlimitedSee checkoutBackupsSee GGServers’s termsUnlimited slotsVisit →
6AleForge4.9 · 145 reviews£3.00/mo ($3.99)
Master · 2GB
2GB and upSet by plan✓ London4 user backupsSee AleForge’s termsCheapest full specVisit →
7Sparked Host4.8 · 2,470 reviews£3.31/mo ($4.40)
2GB
2GB and upSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee Sparked Host’s termsRyzen 7950X, priced per GBVisit →
8Shockbyte4.2 · 10,379 reviews£7.51/mo ($9.99)
Scout · 1GB
1GB and upSet by planSee checkoutAutomatic backups72-hour refundClass-named plans, 72-hour refundVisit →
9ScalaCube4.4 · 4,819 reviews£3.01/mo ($4.00)
10 slots
Set by plan10 slots and up✓ UKBackupsSee ScalaCube’s termsSlot plans from 10 playersVisit →
10PingPlayers4.9 · 1,010 reviews£4.50/30 days ($5.98)
2GB · 30 days
2GB and upSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee PingPlayers’s terms2GB DDR5, 30-day billingVisit →
11Wabbanode4.9 · 87 reviewsSee checkout
2GB · 12 slots
2GB and up12 slots and up✓ UKDaily backups7-day money-backBuild your own planVisit →
12Gravel Host4.7 · 1,485 reviews£2.25/mo ($2.99)
Scout · 2GB
2GB and upSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee Gravel Host’s termsCheapest entry priceVisit →
13CreeperHost4.4 · 206 reviews£3.50/mo ($4.65)
Eco
Set by planSet by planSee checkoutBackupsSee CreeperHost’s termsEco or Premium tiersVisit →
14Fragnet3.8 · 151 reviews£3.99/mo ($5.31)
1GB · 10 players
1GB and up10 players and up✓ UKBackups3-day money-back10 players on 1GBVisit →
15Spill HostingNo Trustpilot profileSee checkout
2GB
2GB and upSet by planSee checkoutBackupsSee Spill Hosting’s termsCustom maps and pluginsVisit →
16GameServerKings3.5 · 419 reviews£4.06/mo ($5.40)
Starter
Set by planSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee GameServerKings’s termsBuilt for 24/7 mapsVisit →
17VeryGames1.4 · 1,902 reviews£4.20/mo ($5.58)
Default config
Set by planSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee VeryGames’s termsUK location, long historyVisit →
18ZAP-Hosting4.3 · 19,549 reviews£4.21/mo ($5.60)
Entry
Set by planSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee ZAP-Hosting’s termsMonthly or lifetimeVisit →
19Nodecraft4.9 · 1,833 reviews£4.48/mo ($5.96)
Entry
Set by planSet by planSee checkoutBackups7-day money-backFree trial, hibernationVisit →
20BisectHosting4.7 · 27,317 reviews£4.50/mo ($5.99)
2GB
2GB and upSet by planSee checkoutBackups managerSee BisectHosting’s termsBig panel, many gamesVisit →
21HostPanelNo Trustpilot profile£5.00/mo ($6.65)
2GB
2GB and upSet by plan✓ LondonBackupsSee HostPanel’s termsLondon, flat price per GBVisit →
22PingPerfect4.5 · 1,045 reviews£5.26/mo ($6.99)
8 slots
Set by plan8 slots and upSee checkoutBackupsSee PingPerfect’s termsSource specialistVisit →
23Nitrous Networks3.7 · 784 reviews£6.00/mo ($7.98)
Entry plan
Set by planSet by plan✓ UKBackupsSee Nitrous Networks’s termsUK host, billed in poundsVisit →
24MintServers4.9 · 1,753 reviews£7.51/mo ($9.99)
Unlimited
Unlimited (32GB min)Unlimited✓ UKFrom the Unlimited+ tier24-hour money-backOne plan, many gamesVisit →
25Blue Fang Solutions4.3 · 170 reviews£7.52/mo ($10.00)
20 slots
Set by plan20–32 slots✓ UKBackupsSee Blue Fang Solutions’s termsPick slots and datacentreVisit →
26Server.pro4.3 · 1,199 reviews£11.28/mo ($15.00)
Gaming · 8GB
8–32GBSet by planSee checkoutBackupsSee Server.pro’s termsGaming tier, 8GBVisit →
27G-Portal4.6 · 3,128 reviews£11.47/30 days ($15.26)
10 slots · 30 days
Set by plan10 slots and upSee checkoutBackupsSee G-Portal’s termsSlot rental in Central EuropeVisit →
28Nitrado3.9 · 7,800 reviews£11.59/30 days ($15.41)
10 players · 30 days
Set by plan10 players and up✓ LondonBackupsSee Nitrado’s termsBig network, LondonVisit →
29Godlike3.4 · 449 reviews£3.99/mo ($5.31)
1GB · 10 slots
Set by planSet by planSee checkoutBackupsSee Godlike’s termsEU hostVisit →
30Akliz5.0 · 424 reviewsSee checkout
Per GB
Set by planSet by planSee checkoutBackupsSee Akliz’s termsPriced per GBVisit →
31Citadel Servers4.3 · 295 reviewsSee checkout
Per slot
Set by planYou choose✓ LondonBackupsSee Citadel Servers’s termsPer-slot pricingVisit →
32RocketNode4.5 · 2,641 reviewsSee checkout
Entry
Set by planSet by planSee checkoutBackupsSee RocketNode’s termsBudget hostVisit →
33Streamline Servers4.4 · 127 reviewsSee checkout
Per slot
Set by plan10–100 slots✓ UKBackupsSee Streamline Servers’s terms22 locations, per slotVisit →

Conversion used: £1 = $1.33

Trustpilot scores checked 30 Oct 2026.

All prices are regular monthly prices from each host’s Team Fortress 2 page, checked on 30 October 2026; first-month deals and sale codes are not counted. PingPlayers, G-Portal and Nitrado bill per 30 days. Hosts marked See checkout price per slot, per GB or in another currency.

Methodology

How we compared Team Fortress 2 server hosts

We compared each host’s live Team Fortress 2 product on SourceMod and plugin support, FastDL for custom maps, CPU speed, a UK location, backups, support and regular monthly price. Prices come from each host’s public plan page, converted at £1 = $1.33. Our full process is on how we compare.

Right gameA live TF2 product.
PluginsSourceMod and MetaMod.
Custom mapsFastDL and file access.
CPUFast single cores for tick rate.
LocationLondon or nearby EU.
PriceRegular monthly price, no promos.
Reviews

The 33 best Team Fortress 2 server hosts, reviewed

Each review covers the entry plan, its cost and what decides whether it suits a 6v6 practice server or a busy 24/7 community server.

1

DatHost

SourceMod in one click, 16GB
£8.78/mo ($11.68)14 slots · 16GB
4.4 Trustpilot (422 reviews)
Price£8.78/mo ($11.68)
RAM16GB on every plan
SlotsYou choose
LocationsLondon and worldwide
BackupsAutomatic backups
Refund / trial14-day refund

DatHost sells Team Fortress 2 by player slot, at about £0.63/mo ($0.84) a slot, so its default 14-slot server costs £8.78/mo ($11.68) a month. Every plan gets 16GB of DDR5 on Ryzen 9 7950X-class hardware, which is far more than TF2 needs and means a heavy plugin list never runs short.

SourceMod installs in one click, backups are automatic, London is available and you can move the server to another location instantly. A 14-day refund and unlimited game swapping round it off.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full DatHost review.

Pros
  • One-click SourceMod
  • London location
  • 14-day refund
Cons
  • Per-slot price adds up for 24+ players
2

GTX Gaming

Long Source history, billed in pounds
£5.00/mo ($6.65)10 slots
4.6 Trustpilot (1,428 reviews)
Price£5.00/mo ($6.65)
RAMSet by plan
Slots10 slots and up
LocationsLondon and worldwide
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee GTX Gaming’s terms

GTX Gaming has hosted Source engine servers for years, and its Team Fortress 2 product starts at £5.00/mo ($6.65) a month for 10 slots, billed in pounds with London as a location.

Its panel covers SourceMod, MetaMod and custom content, which is what a community server running custom maps and plugins spends most of its admin time on.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full GTX Gaming review.

Pros
  • Billed in pounds
  • London location
  • SourceMod and MetaMod
Cons
  • Larger servers raise the price by slot
3

Kinetic Hosting

4GB and fast CPUs from £3.75
£3.75/mo ($4.99)4GB
4.8 Trustpilot (399 reviews)
Price£3.75/mo ($4.99)
RAM4GB and up
SlotsNo player caps
LocationsUK and more
Backups5 backup slots
Refund / trialSee Kinetic Hosting’s terms

Kinetic Hosting starts Team Fortress 2 at £3.75/mo ($4.99) a month for 4GB, which is already generous for a vanilla or lightly modded server, on hardware up to a Ryzen 9 9950X. Source servers lean on single-core speed, so that matters more than extra RAM.

Workshop support, full file access over SFTP, a live console and five backup slots are included, and there are no player caps.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Kinetic Hosting review.

Pros
  • 4GB at entry
  • Ryzen 9 9950X
  • No player caps
Cons
  • Large tier list to choose from
4

Gaming Deluxe

UK company, 6v6-sized plans
£5.40/mo ($7.18)12 slots
4.8 Trustpilot (82 reviews)
Price£5.40/mo ($7.18)
RAMSet by plan
Slots12 slots and up
LocationsLondon
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialMonthly, no contract

Gaming Deluxe is a UK company that bills in pounds and sizes its Team Fortress 2 plans around how people actually play: the entry plan at £5.40/mo ($7.18) a month for 12 slots fits Valve’s 6v6 competitive format or a six-player Mann vs. Machine squad, and 18 slots with 5GB covers nine a side.

SourceMod, FastDL for custom maps, MySQL, full FTP and automatic updates are included, monthly with no contract, in London.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Gaming Deluxe review.

Pros
  • Billed in pounds
  • FastDL and MySQL
  • Monthly, no contract
Cons
  • Fewer locations outside the UK
5

GGServers

Unlimited slots
£4.51/mo ($6.00)2GB · unlimited slots
4.5 Trustpilot (3,408 reviews)
Price£4.51/mo ($6.00)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsUnlimited
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee GGServers’s terms

GGServers sells Team Fortress 2 from £4.51/mo ($6.00) a month for 2GB with unlimited player slots, unmetered SSD and DDoS protection, with 4GB at £9.02/mo ($12.00).

2GB is plenty for a 24-slot public server with a normal plugin list.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full GGServers review.

Pros
  • Unlimited slots
  • DDoS protection
  • Simple RAM tiers
Cons
  • Each RAM step doubles the price
6

AleForge

Cheapest full spec
£3.00/mo ($3.99)Master · 2GB
4.9 Trustpilot (145 reviews)
Price£3.00/mo ($3.99)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsLondon and Frankfurt
Backups4 user backups
Refund / trialSee AleForge’s terms

AleForge’s Master plan for Team Fortress 2 costs £3.00/mo ($3.99) a month at its renewal price, for 2GB of RAM, 60GB NVMe and four user backups, with London and Frankfurt listed.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full AleForge review.

Pros
  • London and Frankfurt
  • 4 user backups
  • Low renewal price
Cons
  • CPU class varies by tier
7

Sparked Host

Ryzen 7950X, priced per GB
£3.31/mo ($4.40)2GB
4.8 Trustpilot (2,470 reviews)
Price£3.31/mo ($4.40)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Sparked Host’s terms

Sparked Host’s Enterprise tier prices Team Fortress 2 at £1.65/mo ($2.20) per GB, so 2GB costs £3.31/mo ($4.40) a month and the 4GB Engineer plan £6.62/mo ($8.80). It runs on Ryzen 7950X-class CPUs with DDR5 and RAID 1 NVMe.

100GB of storage is included, with more available for big custom map collections.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Sparked Host review.

Pros
  • Ryzen 7950X class
  • DDR5 and NVMe
  • 100GB storage
Cons
  • Higher tiers add up quickly
8

Shockbyte

Class-named plans, 72-hour refund
£7.51/mo ($9.99)Scout · 1GB
4.2 Trustpilot (10,379 reviews)
Price£7.51/mo ($9.99)
RAM1GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsAutomatic backups
Refund / trial72-hour refund

Shockbyte names its Team Fortress 2 plans after classes: Scout with 1GB costs £7.51/mo ($9.99) a month, Soldier with 3GB £11.27/mo ($14.99) and Heavy with 5GB or more £15.03/mo ($19.99).

Automatic updates and backups are included, with a 72-hour self-serve refund.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Shockbyte review.

Pros
  • 72-hour refund
  • Automatic backups
  • Easy panel
Cons
  • High price for the RAM
9

ScalaCube

Slot plans from 10 players
£3.01/mo ($4.00)10 slots
4.4 Trustpilot (4,819 reviews)
Price£3.01/mo ($4.00)
RAMSet by plan
Slots10 slots and up
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee ScalaCube’s terms

ScalaCube sells Team Fortress 2 by slots: 10 slots cost £3.01/mo ($4.00) a month, 30 slots £9.02/mo ($12.00) and 50 slots £15.04/mo ($20.00). Mods, a free subdomain and a UK location are included.

Slot pricing is easy to read for a community that knows its player count.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full ScalaCube review.

Pros
  • Clear slot pricing
  • UK location
  • Free subdomain
Cons
  • Costs climb with slots
10

PingPlayers

2GB DDR5, 30-day billing
£4.50/30 days ($5.98)2GB · 30 days
4.9 Trustpilot (1,010 reviews)
Price£4.50/30 days ($5.98)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee PingPlayers’s terms

PingPlayers sells Team Fortress 2 from £4.50/30 days ($5.98) for 2GB of dedicated DDR5 at its regular price, with 4GB at £8.99/30 days ($11.96) and a UK location.

Billing runs on 30-day periods rather than calendar months.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full PingPlayers review.

Pros
  • DDR5 memory
  • UK location
  • Clear RAM tiers
Cons
  • Bills per 30 days
11

Wabbanode

Build your own plan
See checkout2GB · 12 slots
4.9 Trustpilot (87 reviews)
PriceSee checkout
RAM2GB and up
Slots12 slots and up
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsDaily backups
Refund / trial7-day money-back

Wabbanode lets you build a Team Fortress 2 plan by RAM, CPU and backups, starting at 2GB and 12 slots with a UK location. The final price is set in the configurator.

Free daily backups and a seven-day money-back period are included.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Wabbanode review.

Pros
  • Configurable plan
  • UK location
  • 7-day money-back
Cons
  • Price only in the configurator
12

Gravel Host

Cheapest entry price
£2.25/mo ($2.99)Scout · 2GB
4.7 Trustpilot (1,485 reviews)
Price£2.25/mo ($2.99)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Gravel Host’s terms

Gravel Host sells Team Fortress 2 from £2.25/mo ($2.99) a month for 2GB, the lowest regular price here, with quarterly and annual discounts on top.

Instant setup and a UK location make it a good budget pick for a small private server.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Gravel Host review.

Pros
  • Lowest entry price
  • UK location
  • Instant setup
Cons
  • Budget hardware tier
13

CreeperHost

Eco or Premium tiers
£3.50/mo ($4.65)Eco
4.4 Trustpilot (206 reviews)
Price£3.50/mo ($4.65)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee CreeperHost’s terms

CreeperHost sells Team Fortress 2 from £3.50/mo ($4.65) a month on its Eco tier, with Premium from £11.50/mo ($15.30) on newer hardware. CreeperPanel handles the day-to-day tasks.

Eco is enough for a small private server.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full CreeperHost review.

Pros
  • Low entry price
  • CreeperPanel
  • Two hardware tiers
Cons
  • Premium is much dearer
14

Fragnet

10 players on 1GB
£3.99/mo ($5.31)1GB · 10 players
3.8 Trustpilot (151 reviews)
Price£3.99/mo ($5.31)
RAM1GB and up
Slots10 players and up
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trial3-day money-back

Fragnet’s entry Team Fortress 2 plan covers up to 10 players on 1GB with a 4GHz+ CPU thread and 10GB NVMe, at £3.99/mo ($5.31) a month at its regular price.

A three-day money-back guarantee lets you try it, and the location is picked for the lowest ping.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Fragnet review.

Pros
  • 4GHz+ CPU
  • 3-day money-back
  • UK location
Cons
  • 1GB entry is small
15

Spill Hosting

Custom maps and plugins
See checkout2GB
No Trustpilot profile
PriceSee checkout
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Spill Hosting’s terms

Spill Hosting runs Team Fortress 2 from £3.76/mo ($5.00) a month for 2GB, with custom maps and plugins, full FTP access, DDoS protection and support around the clock.

Setup is instant, so you can have a server running the same evening.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Spill Hosting review.

Pros
  • Custom maps and plugins
  • Full FTP
  • 24/7 support
Cons
  • No UK location listed
16

GameServerKings

Built for 24/7 maps
£4.06/mo ($5.40)Starter
3.5 Trustpilot (419 reviews)
Price£4.06/mo ($5.40)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee GameServerKings’s terms

GameServerKings starts Team Fortress 2 at £4.06/mo ($5.40) a month, and its plans are pitched at the kind of server TF2 regulars return to: 24/7 2Fort, Saxton Hale or an MGE arena.

A UK location is available, and resources can be changed later from the panel.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full GameServerKings review.

Pros
  • UK location
  • Resize later
  • Community-focused plans
Cons
  • Little detail on hardware
17

VeryGames

UK location, long history
£4.20/mo ($5.58)Default config
1.4 Trustpilot (1,902 reviews)
Price£4.20/mo ($5.58)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee VeryGames’s terms

VeryGames sells Team Fortress 2 from £4.20/mo ($5.58) a month at its regular price, with a UK location listed.

It is a long-running French host with a large game list.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full VeryGames review.

Pros
  • UK location
  • Long track record
  • Default config ready
Cons
  • Panel less TF2-specific
18

ZAP-Hosting

Monthly or lifetime
£4.21/mo ($5.60)Entry
4.3 Trustpilot (19,549 reviews)
Price£4.21/mo ($5.60)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee ZAP-Hosting’s terms

ZAP-Hosting sells Team Fortress 2 from £4.21/mo ($5.60) a month, or as a one-off lifetime server. You can install your own mods and plugins.

The lifetime option can suit a community planning to run for years.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full ZAP-Hosting review.

Pros
  • Lifetime option
  • Mods and plugins
  • UK location
Cons
  • Lifetime cost is high up front
19

Nodecraft

Free trial, hibernation
£4.48/mo ($5.96)Entry
4.9 Trustpilot (1,833 reviews)
Price£4.48/mo ($5.96)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trial7-day money-back

Nodecraft’s Team Fortress 2 plan costs £4.48/mo ($5.96) a month at its regular price, after a free 24-hour trial, with a seven-day money-back guarantee.

Its Wake & Play option hibernates the server when everyone logs off.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Nodecraft review.

Pros
  • 24-hour free trial
  • 7-day money-back
  • Hibernates when idle
20

BisectHosting

Big panel, many games
£4.50/mo ($5.99)2GB
4.7 Trustpilot (27,317 reviews)
Price£4.50/mo ($5.99)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups manager
Refund / trialSee BisectHosting’s terms

BisectHosting sells Team Fortress 2 from £4.50/mo ($5.99) a month for 2GB, with its backups manager and NVMe storage.

The same panel covers many other games.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full BisectHosting review.

Pros
  • Backups manager
  • NVMe storage
  • Long track record
Cons
  • Little TF2-specific detail
21

HostPanel

London, flat price per GB
£5.00/mo ($6.65)2GB
No Trustpilot profile
Price£5.00/mo ($6.65)
RAM2GB and up
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsLondon
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee HostPanel’s terms

HostPanel hosts in its own London datacentre and charges a flat £2.50/mo ($3.33) per GB of RAM, so 2GB costs £5.00/mo ($6.65) a month.

Provisioning takes under a minute.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full HostPanel review.

Pros
  • London datacentre
  • Billed in pounds
  • No renewal rise
Cons
  • Small company
22

PingPerfect

Source specialist
£5.26/mo ($6.99)8 slots
4.5 Trustpilot (1,045 reviews)
Price£5.26/mo ($6.99)
RAMSet by plan
Slots8 slots and up
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee PingPerfect’s terms

PingPerfect sells Team Fortress 2 from £5.26/mo ($6.99) a month for 8 slots.

It is a long-running host with a broad game list and plugin support.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full PingPerfect review.

Pros
  • Plugin support
  • Long track record
  • Slot plans
Cons
  • No UK location listed
23

Nitrous Networks

UK host, billed in pounds
£6.00/mo ($7.98)Entry plan
3.7 Trustpilot (784 reviews)
Price£6.00/mo ($7.98)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Nitrous Networks’s terms

Nitrous Networks is a UK host that bills Team Fortress 2 in pounds, from £6.00/mo ($7.98) a month.

It is a smaller UK host focused on game servers.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Nitrous Networks review.

Pros
  • UK host
  • Billed in pounds
  • Game-server focus
Cons
  • Less detail on the product page
24

MintServers

One plan, many games
£7.51/mo ($9.99)Unlimited
4.9 Trustpilot (1,753 reviews)
Price£7.51/mo ($9.99)
RAMUnlimited (32GB min)
SlotsUnlimited
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsFrom the Unlimited+ tier
Refund / trial24-hour money-back

MintServers’ all-in plan costs £7.51/mo ($9.99) a month with unlimited RAM (32GB guaranteed minimum) and unlimited slots, and you can switch between more than 60 games.

Cloud backups start on the next tier, with a 24-hour money-back guarantee.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full MintServers review.

Pros
  • Unlimited RAM and slots
  • 60+ games
  • 24-hour money-back
Cons
  • Backups only on higher tiers
25

Blue Fang Solutions

Pick slots and datacentre
£7.52/mo ($10.00)20 slots
4.3 Trustpilot (170 reviews)
Price£7.52/mo ($10.00)
RAMSet by plan
Slots20–32 slots
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Blue Fang Solutions’s terms

Blue Fang Solutions sells Team Fortress 2 from £7.52/mo ($10.00) a month for 20 slots, up to 32, with a choice of datacentres.

Support will handle simple custom requests.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Blue Fang Solutions review.

Pros
  • 20 to 32 slots
  • Choose datacentre
  • Helpful support
Cons
  • Mostly US datacentres
26

Server.pro

Gaming tier, 8GB
£11.28/mo ($15.00)Gaming · 8GB
4.3 Trustpilot (1,199 reviews)
Price£11.28/mo ($15.00)
RAM8–32GB
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Server.pro’s terms

Server.pro offers Team Fortress 2 on its Gaming tier from £11.28/mo ($15.00) a month for 8GB and four cores. Its cheaper Hosting tier is meant for web use.

It is far more RAM than TF2 needs.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Server.pro review.

Pros
  • 8GB and 4 cores
  • Upgrade anytime
  • Many games
Cons
  • High price for TF2
27

G-Portal

Slot rental in Central Europe
£11.47/30 days ($15.26)10 slots · 30 days
4.6 Trustpilot (3,128 reviews)
Price£11.47/30 days ($15.26)
RAMSet by plan
Slots10 slots and up
LocationsCentral Europe
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee G-Portal’s terms

G-Portal rents Team Fortress 2 by slots: 10 slots cost £11.47/30 days ($15.26), hosted in Central Europe.

Short three-day rentals are also offered for events.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full G-Portal review.

Pros
  • Short rentals
  • Web panel
  • Quick setup
Cons
  • No UK location
28

Nitrado

Big network, London
£11.59/30 days ($15.41)10 players · 30 days
3.9 Trustpilot (7,800 reviews)
Price£11.59/30 days ($15.41)
RAMSet by plan
Slots10 players and up
LocationsLondon and worldwide
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Nitrado’s terms

Nitrado sells Team Fortress 2 from £11.59/30 days ($15.41) for 10 players, with London among its locations.

You can switch games on the same rental.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Nitrado review.

Pros
  • London location
  • Game switching
  • Large network
Cons
  • Little plugin tooling
29

Godlike

EU host
£3.99/mo ($5.31)1GB · 10 slots
3.4 Trustpilot (449 reviews)
Price£3.99/mo ($5.31)
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Godlike’s terms

Godlike sells Team Fortress 2 servers from £3.99/mo ($5.31) for 10 slots and 1GB.

It hosts mainly in Europe.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Godlike review.

Pros
  • EU locations
  • Game panel
  • Fast setup
Cons
  • Low Trustpilot score
30

Akliz

Priced per GB
See checkoutPer GB
5.0 Trustpilot (424 reviews)
PriceSee checkout
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Akliz’s terms

Akliz prices Team Fortress 2 at $5 per GB of memory, and one plan gives access to more than 25 games. The total depends on the RAM you choose.

It suits a group that also runs other games.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Akliz review.

Pros
  • 25+ games
  • Per-GB pricing
  • Simple panel
Cons
  • Total only at checkout
31

Citadel Servers

Per-slot pricing
See checkoutPer slot
4.3 Trustpilot (295 reviews)
PriceSee checkout
RAMSet by plan
SlotsYou choose
LocationsLondon and worldwide
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Citadel Servers’s terms

Citadel Servers prices Team Fortress 2 per player slot, so the final monthly total is shown at checkout. It offers a London location.

Per-slot billing suits a fixed community size.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Citadel Servers review.

Pros
  • London location
  • Pay per slot
  • Mod support
Cons
  • Monthly total only at checkout
32

RocketNode

Budget host
See checkoutEntry
4.5 Trustpilot (2,641 reviews)
PriceSee checkout
RAMSet by plan
SlotsSet by plan
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee RocketNode’s terms

RocketNode lists Team Fortress 2, with the monthly price set at checkout.

It is a smaller budget host.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full RocketNode review.

Pros
  • Budget host
  • Game panel
  • Quick setup
Cons
  • No price on the product page
33

Streamline Servers

22 locations, per slot
See checkoutPer slot
4.4 Trustpilot (127 reviews)
PriceSee checkout
RAMSet by plan
Slots10–100 slots
LocationsSee checkout
BackupsBackups
Refund / trialSee Streamline Servers’s terms

Streamline Servers prices Team Fortress 2 per slot in Australian dollars, for 10 to 100 slots across 22 locations including the UK.

The monthly total in pounds is set at checkout.

Support, billing and the control panel are covered in our full Streamline Servers review.

Pros
  • 22 locations
  • 10 to 100 slots
  • DDoS protection
Cons
  • Priced in Australian dollars
Sizing

How big a Team Fortress 2 server do you need?

TF2 runs on the Source engine’s srcds server, which uses little memory. Slots and plugins matter more than RAM:

ServerSlotsPluginsRAM to aim for
Competitive 6v612–14Match plugins1–2GB
Mann vs. Machine6–10Few1–2GB
24/7 community map24SourceMod set2GB
Custom mode server24–32Heavy plugins, many maps3–4GB

The server runs mostly on one thread, so a fast CPU keeps tick rate steady when 24 players and their projectiles are on screen. See our guide to game server hardware requirements.

SourceMod

SourceMod, MetaMod and custom maps

Almost every community TF2 server runs MetaMod:Source and SourceMod, which add admin commands, map votes, stats and custom game modes such as Saxton Hale, Prop Hunt and MGE. DatHost installs SourceMod in one click; Gaming Deluxe and GTX Gaming have it ready in the panel.

Custom maps need FastDL, a web download server that sends maps to players far faster than the game’s own download. Gaming Deluxe includes it, and most hosts with full FTP access let you set it up.

Setup

Settings worth changing first

Set a server name, an RCON password and a map cycle in server.cfg and mapcycle.txt. Competitive servers use the community configs for their league, and MvM servers need the mission files for each map. Keep the RCON password private; our guide to game server security covers the rest. The default port is 27015.

UK servers

UK servers for Team Fortress 2

21 of the 33 hosts show a London or UK location for Team Fortress 2:

HostUK locationEntry price
DatHost✓ London£8.78/mo ($11.68)
GTX Gaming✓ London£5.00/mo ($6.65)
Kinetic Hosting✓ UK£3.75/mo ($4.99)
Gaming Deluxe✓ London£5.40/mo ($7.18)
AleForge✓ London£3.00/mo ($3.99)
Sparked Host✓ UK£3.31/mo ($4.40)
ScalaCube✓ UK£3.01/mo ($4.00)
PingPlayers✓ UK£4.50/30 days ($5.98)
Wabbanode✓ UKSee checkout
Gravel Host✓ UK£2.25/mo ($2.99)
Fragnet✓ UK£3.99/mo ($5.31)
GameServerKings✓ UK£4.06/mo ($5.40)
VeryGames✓ UK£4.20/mo ($5.58)
ZAP-Hosting✓ UK£4.21/mo ($5.60)
HostPanel✓ London£5.00/mo ($6.65)
Nitrous Networks✓ UK£6.00/mo ($7.98)
MintServers✓ UK£7.51/mo ($9.99)
Blue Fang Solutions✓ UK£7.52/mo ($10.00)
Nitrado✓ London£11.59/30 days ($15.41)
Citadel Servers✓ LondonSee checkout
Streamline Servers✓ UKSee checkout

In a hitscan-heavy game, every millisecond counts for Snipers and Scouts. A London server keeps ping low across Britain and most of western Europe.

Not listed

Hosts we left out

Host Havoc doesn’t sell Team Fortress 2 servers today, LOW.MS lists it as coming soon, and PebbleHost marks it as unavailable, so they are not ranked.

More games

Other shooters to host

Running more than one community server? Compare hosts for Counter-Strike 2, Garry’s Mod, Left 4 Dead 2, Squad, Arma Reforger and Unturned.

Self-hosting

Self-hosting vs renting a Team Fortress 2 server

The TF2 dedicated server (srcds) is free through SteamCMD and runs on Windows or Linux. You open port 27015, keep the machine on and handle updates and plugins yourself.

Self-hostRented server
CostFree software; you pay for the PC and powerFrom £2.25/mo ($2.99)
HardwareLight, but a fast single coreSized by the plan you pick
PluginsInstall MetaMod and SourceMod yourselfOften one click
UptimeOnly while your PC is onOnline 24/7
PingYour home upload speedDatacentre network

A home connection’s upload speed is usually the limit for a 24-player server. Read the self-hosting guide and the guide to dedicated hosting.

Ranked by price only

Cheapest Team Fortress 2 server hosting UK

Each host’s cheapest Team Fortress 2 plan, all 34 sorted by regular monthly price. Check the slots: some entry plans suit only a small private server. Hosts that set the price at checkout are listed last. See also our cheap game server hosting guide.

  1. 1
    Gravel HostScout · 2GB · Cheapest entry price
    £2.25/mo ($2.99)
  2. 2
    AleForgeMaster · 2GB · Cheapest full spec
    £3.00/mo ($3.99)
  3. 3
    ScalaCube10 slots · Slot plans from 10 players
    £3.01/mo ($4.00)
  4. 4
    Sparked Host2GB · Ryzen 7950X, priced per GB
    £3.31/mo ($4.40)
  5. 5
    CreeperHostEco · Eco or Premium tiers
    £3.50/mo ($4.65)
  6. 6
    Kinetic Hosting4GB · 4GB and fast CPUs from £3.75
    £3.75/mo ($4.99)
  7. 7
    Fragnet1GB · 10 players · 10 players on 1GB
    £3.99/mo ($5.31)
  8. 8
    Godlike1GB · 10 slots · EU host
    £3.99/mo ($5.31)
  9. 9
    GameServerKingsStarter · Built for 24/7 maps
    £4.06/mo ($5.40)
  10. 10
    PhysgunScrap Metal · 2GB · London
    £4.13/mo ($5.49)
  11. 11
    VeryGamesDefault config · UK location, long history
    £4.20/mo ($5.58)
  12. 12
    ZAP-HostingEntry · Monthly or lifetime
    £4.21/mo ($5.60)
  13. 13
    NodecraftEntry · Free trial, hibernation
    £4.48/mo ($5.96)
  14. 14
    BisectHosting2GB · Big panel, many games
    £4.50/mo ($5.99)
  15. 15
    PingPlayers2GB · 30 days · 2GB DDR5, 30-day billing
    £4.50/30 days ($5.98)
  16. 16
    GGServers2GB · unlimited slots · Unlimited slots
    £4.51/mo ($6.00)
  17. 17
    GTX Gaming10 slots · Long Source history, billed in pounds
    £5.00/mo ($6.65)
  18. 18
    HostPanel2GB · London, flat price per GB
    £5.00/mo ($6.65)
  19. 19
    PingPerfect8 slots · Source specialist
    £5.26/mo ($6.99)
  20. 20
    Gaming Deluxe12 slots · UK company, 6v6-sized plans
    £5.40/mo ($7.18)
  21. 21
    Nitrous NetworksEntry plan · UK host, billed in pounds
    £6.00/mo ($7.98)
  22. 22
    MintServersUnlimited · One plan, many games
    £7.51/mo ($9.99)
  23. 23
    ShockbyteScout · 1GB · Class-named plans, 72-hour refund
    £7.51/mo ($9.99)
  24. 24
    Blue Fang Solutions20 slots · Pick slots and datacentre
    £7.52/mo ($10.00)
  25. 25
    DatHost14 slots · 16GB · SourceMod in one click, 16GB
    £8.78/mo ($11.68)
  26. 26
    Server.proGaming · 8GB · Gaming tier, 8GB
    £11.28/mo ($15.00)
  27. 27
    G-Portal10 slots · 30 days · Slot rental in Central Europe
    £11.47/30 days ($15.26)
  28. 28
    AklizPer GB · Priced per GB
    See checkout
  29. 29
    Citadel ServersPer slot · Per-slot pricing
    See checkout
  30. 30
    Nitrado10 players · 30 days · Big network, London
    £11.59/30 days ($15.41)
  31. 31
    RocketNodeEntry · Budget host
    See checkout
  32. 32
    Spill Hosting2GB · Custom maps and plugins
    See checkout
  33. 33
    Streamline ServersPer slot · 22 locations, per slot
    See checkout
  34. 34
    Wabbanode2GB · 12 slots · Build your own plan
    See checkout

Conversion used: £1 = $1.33

Buying guide

Which Team Fortress 2 host should you choose?

Final verdict

For most UK communities, DatHost is the best Team Fortress 2 server host in 2026, with one-click SourceMod, 16GB on every plan and London. Pick GTX Gaming for a £5.00/mo ($6.65) start billed in pounds, or Kinetic Hosting for 4GB on fast CPUs.

FAQ

Team Fortress 2 server hosting FAQ

What is the best Team Fortress 2 server host in the UK?

DatHost is our #1, with one-click SourceMod and London. Read our DatHost review.

How much does a TF2 server cost?

Regular prices start at £2.25 a month at Gravel Host, £3.00 at AleForge and £3.75 at Kinetic Hosting. GTX Gaming starts at £5.00.

How much RAM does a TF2 server need?

1–2GB for most servers. 3–4GB only for heavy plugin lists and big custom map rotations.

Which port does TF2 use?

27015 by default for game traffic and queries. Hosts open it for you.

Can I run SourceMod on a hosted server?

Yes. Every host here allows it, and DatHost installs it in one click.

How do custom maps download faster?

Set up FastDL, a web download server for maps. Gaming Deluxe includes it.

Can I host a Mann vs. Machine server?

Yes. An MvM server needs six player slots plus the mission files for each map.

Is a TF2 server free to run?

The srcds software is free, but you need a PC that stays on. Hosting starts at about £2.25 a month.

Which TF2 hosts have UK servers?

21 of the 33 hosts here show a UK location, including DatHost, GTX Gaming and Gaming Deluxe.

Our top TF2 pick

DatHost

One-click SourceMod · 16GB · London · £8.78/mo ($11.68)

Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission if you buy through some links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Provider prices, RAM, locations and policies were re-checked on 30 October 2026.