How often do esports tournaments take place?

Major and regional tournaments run throughout the year, with peak periods depending on each game's competitive season.

What is the biggest esports tournament?

This can vary by title and year, but events like The International and global world championships are among the largest by viewership and prize pools.

Which esports games have the biggest prize pools?

Historically, titles like Dota 2, Counter Strike and some global multi title events have featured some of the largest prize pools.

Where can I watch esports tournaments?

Most major events are streamed on official platforms such as Twitch, YouTube and tournament organizer channels.

2026 Esports Tournaments Complete List of Events

All Esports Games

Counter Strike 2

Dota 2

Fortnite

Honor of kings

League of Legends

Mobile Legends

PUBG Mobile

Valorant

Stay up to date with the 2026 esports tournament calendar.

This page tracks the biggest esports tournaments across major games including Counter Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, PUBG Mobile and other competitive titles. The schedule includes tournament dates, prize pools, regions and major esports events taking place throughout 2026.

Past tournaments

GameCategoryTournamentsPeriodRegionPrizesRates

February 2026, Here
Wins here
17 Dec 2025 – 20 Dec 2025
USA
525456254646
Counter Strike 2
January 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
January 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
06 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
January 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
13 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
January 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
January 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
January 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
February 2026
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
February 2026
EWC CS2 Cup
06 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Dota 2
February 2026
The International
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
March 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
March 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
12 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
March 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
06 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52
Counter Strike 2
March 2025
EWC CS2 Cup
06 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Middle East
$2,173.52

What Are Esports Tournaments

Esports tournaments are competitive gaming events where professional teams compete for prize money, rankings and international titles.

Major tournaments often feature large prize pools and global audiences, attracting millions of viewers worldwide.

The esports ecosystem includes regional leagues, international championships and invitational tournaments across different game titles.

Major Esports Tournaments in 2026

Some of the most important esports tournaments in 2026 include events from major competitive titles such as Counter Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends and Valorant.

Global tournaments such as The International, IEM Cologne, VCT Masters and the Esports World Cup attract the strongest teams and the largest prize pools in competitive gaming.

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