Top esports games in 2026 by prize money
| Name | Type | Prize Pool | Peak Viewers |
Tournaments Ongoing / Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
PC / Console
|
$20 985 148
|
2 752 353
21 Jun
|
Ongoing: 1
/
308
| ||
2
|
PC / Console
|
$12 837 500
|
1 796 267
23 Aug
|
48
| ||
3
|
Mobile
|
$7 898 279
|
1 791 774
16 Aug
|
Ongoing: 1
/
138
| ||
4
|
Mobile
|
$7 849 385
|
777 965
08 Aug
|
Ongoing: 4
/
20
| ||
5
|
PC / Console
|
$7 105 019
|
264 383
15 Feb
|
Ongoing: 7
/
118
| ||
6
|
PC / Console
|
$6 641 993
|
2 315 920
08 Jul
|
Ongoing: 7
/
117
| ||
7
|
PC / Console
|
$6 270 096
|
1 071 916
21 Jun
|
Ongoing: 1
/
95
| ||
8
|
Mobile
|
$6 131 108
|
5 680 304
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 14
/
64
| ||
9
|
PC / Console
|
$6 111 573
|
379 533
21 Aug
|
18
| ||
10
|
PC / Console
|
$5 637 444
|
605 548
31 May
|
90
| ||
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11
|
PC / Console
|
$5 018 428
|
808 543
28 Jun
|
Ongoing: 5
/
41
| ||
12
|
PC / Console
|
$5 002 741
|
440 188
11 Jul
|
Ongoing: 1
/
28
| ||
13
|
PC / Console
|
$3 999 676
|
624 316
22 Feb
|
38
| ||
14
|
PC / Console
|
$3 744 743
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
22
| ||
15
|
Mobile
|
$2 924 506
|
804 934
18 Jul
|
Ongoing: 7
/
84
| ||
16
|
PC / Console
|
$2 890 630
|
18 205
21 Aug
|
7
| ||
17
|
PC / Console
|
$2 788 041
|
263 123
03 May
|
16
| ||
18
|
PC / Console
|
$2 498 816
|
231 994
29 Mar
|
47
| ||
19
|
PC / Console
|
$1 922 247
|
266 038
02 Aug
|
36
| ||
20
|
PC / Console
|
$1 858 501
|
401 068
14 Sep
|
23
| ||
Games FAQ
What are the top 5 Esports Games?
From November 2016 to today the Top 5 Esports Games are headed by Counter-Strike. There are 8 241 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:2nd - Rocket League - 5 637
3rd - League of Legends - 4 589
4th - Valorant - 4 215
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 833
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 $20 985 148.
Also, at the Top of the games are:How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2026?
The next Upcoming match is on the CCT Europe 2026 Series #9 which will be held on Sep 16, 2026, in the discipline of Counter-Strike, between ENCE and Black Phoenix.
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 5 680 304 peak viewers.
Also, at the Top of the games are:2nd - Counter-Strike - 2 752 353
3rd - League of Legends - 2 315 920
4th - Dota 2 - 1 796 267
5th - PUBG Mobile - 1 791 774
What are the best mobile esports games?
Top-5 of top mobile esports games by prize pool:
1st - PUBG Mobile - $7 898 279
2nd - Honor of Kings - $7 849 385
3rd - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - $6 131 108
4th - Free Fire - $2 924 506
5th - Arena of Valor - $1 323 695
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Dolphin Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$137 310 824
Games
84
Tournaments
10 223
7 391
2 832
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$369 454 612
CS2
$208 814 655
Fortnite
$145 203 406
LoL
$131 806 563
PUBG Mobile
$121 292 308
All-time rating by Peak Viewers
LoL
6 941 610
MLBB
5 680 304
Free Fire
5 415 990
PUBG Mobile
3 801 998
CS2
2 752 353
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