Top esports games in 2026 by prize money
| Name | Type | Prize Pool | Peak Viewers |
Tournaments Ongoing / Total |
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1
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PC / Console
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$11 835 699
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1 387 966
08 Feb
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Ongoing: 2
/
200
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2
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PC / Console
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$6 279 823
|
324 789
14 Feb
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Ongoing: 1
/
29
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|
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3
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Mobile
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$4 391 598
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583 789
08 Feb
|
10
|
|
|
|
4
|
PC / Console
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$4 136 378
|
264 383
15 Feb
|
Ongoing: 4
/
76
|
|
|
|
5
|
PC / Console
|
$2 879 476
|
624 316
22 Feb
|
27
|
|
|
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6
|
PC / Console
|
$2 565 260
|
599 070
31 May
|
22
|
|
|
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7
|
PC / Console
|
$2 109 215
|
420 378
24 May
|
Ongoing: 4
/
20
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8
|
PC / Console
|
$2 028 283
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
16
|
|
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9
|
PC / Console
|
$1 733 578
|
883 064
15 Mar
|
Ongoing: 3
/
61
|
|
|
|
10
|
Mobile
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$1 709 986
|
5 680 511
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 8
/
35
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11
|
PC / Console
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$1 665 606
|
1 503 206
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 16
/
69
|
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12
|
PC / Console
|
$1 659 552
|
353 637
31 May
|
21
|
|
|
|
13
|
PC / Console
|
$1 580 000
|
352 914
02 Feb
|
Ongoing: 1
/
10
|
|
|
|
14
|
PC / Console
|
$1 548 550
|
163 362
13 Mar
|
6
|
|
|
|
15
|
Mobile
|
$1 291 439
|
404 474
17 May
|
Ongoing: 1
/
89
|
|
|
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16
|
Mobile
|
$1 140 595
|
598 673
31 May
|
Ongoing: 2
/
50
|
|
|
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17
|
PC / Console
|
$1 000 000
|
48 162
22 Jan
|
3
|
|
|
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18
|
PC / Console
|
$993 712
|
231 994
29 Mar
|
23
|
|
|
|
19
|
Mobile
|
$729 695
|
693 130
10 May
|
5
|
|
|
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20
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PC / Console
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$681 000
|
104 610
29 Mar
|
20
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Games FAQ
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What are the top 5 Esports Games?
From November 2016 to today the Top 5 Esports Games are headed by Counter-Strike. There are 8 073 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 580
3rd - League of Legends - 4 524
4th - Valorant - 4 143
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 774
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What are the biggest top Esports Games by Prize Pool?
According to our statistics, the biggest top Esports Game in terms of the number of prize money is Counter-Strike, whose prize pool for all time was $11 835 699.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Dota 2 - $6 279 823
3rd - Honor of Kings - $4 391 598
4th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - $4 136 378
5th - Rocket League - $2 879 476
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How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2026?
The next Upcoming match is on the IEM Cologne Major 2026 which will be held on Jun 02, 2026, in the discipline of Counter-Strike, between Lynn Vision Gaming and M80.
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Which is the most popular Esports game by viewership in 2026?
The Top 5 Esports Games rating by Peak Viewers is headed by Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. There are 5 680 511 peak viewers.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - League of Legends - 1 503 206
3rd - Counter-Strike - 1 387 966
4th - Valorant - 883 064
5th - Arena of Valor - 693 130
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What are the best mobile esports games?
Top-5 of top mobile esports games by prize pool:
1st - Honor of Kings - $4 391 598
2nd - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - $1 709 986
3rd - PUBG Mobile - $1 291 439
4th - Free Fire - $1 140 595
5th - Arena of Valor - $729 695
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Based on Esports Charts database Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$55 734 763
Games
75
Tournaments
6 326
4 249
2 077
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$362 896 935
CS2
$199 535 105
Fortnite
$142 061 622
LoL
$126 825 176
PUBG Mobile
$114 615 810
All-time rating by Peak Viewers
LoL
6 856 769
MLBB
5 680 511
Free Fire
5 415 990
PUBG Mobile
3 801 998
CS2
2 748 434
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