Top esports games in 2026 by prize money
| Name | Type | Prize Pool | Peak Viewers |
Tournaments Ongoing / Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
PC / Console
|
$23 756 673
| 2 753 128
21 Jun
|
Ongoing: 2
/
357
| ||
2
|
PC / Console
|
$14 591 995
| 1 796 267
23 Aug
| 52
| ||
3
|
Mobile
|
$8 939 572
| 1 791 774
16 Aug
| 156
| ||
4
|
PC / Console
|
$8 619 307
| 1 491 483
18 Oct
| 100
| ||
5
|
PC / Console
|
$7 935 071
| 264 383
15 Feb
| 128
| ||
6
|
Mobile
|
$7 894 575
| 777 965
08 Aug
|
Ongoing: 4
/
23
| ||
7
|
PC / Console
|
$7 791 944
| 1 011 169
27 Sep
| 115
| ||
8
|
PC / Console
|
$7 680 202
| 2 315 920
08 Jul
|
Ongoing: 2
/
129
| ||
9
|
Mobile
|
$6 479 813
| 5 680 304
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 8
/
69
| ||
10
|
PC / Console
|
$6 111 573
| 379 533
21 Aug
| 18
| ||
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11
|
PC / Console
|
$6 015 196
| 808 543
28 Jun
| 45
| ||
12
|
PC / Console
|
$5 454 676
| 722 347
20 Sep
| 41
| ||
13
|
PC / Console
|
$5 130 042
| 440 188
11 Jul
| 32
| ||
14
|
PC / Console
|
$3 994 743
| 219 666
24 Nov
|
Ongoing: 1
/
24
| ||
15
|
Mobile
|
$3 808 573
| 804 934
18 Jul
| 87
| ||
16
|
PC / Console
|
$2 990 630
| 18 205
21 Aug
| 8
| ||
17
|
PC / Console
|
$2 865 563
| 263 123
03 May
| 24
| ||
18
|
PC / Console
|
$2 854 470
| 231 994
29 Mar
| 58
| ||
19
|
PC / Console
|
$1 982 247
| 266 038
02 Aug
| 37
| ||
20
|
PC / Console
|
$1 858 501
| 401 068
14 Sep
|
Ongoing: 2
/
26
| ||
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 8 295 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:2nd - Rocket League - 5 651
3rd - League of Legends - 4 594
4th - Valorant - 4 221
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 851
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 $23 756 673.
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 PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 which will be held on Oct 27, 2026, in the discipline of Counter-Strike, between Team Liquid and Aurora Gaming.
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 - 2 753 128
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 - $8 939 572
2nd - Honor of Kings - $7 894 575
3rd - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - $6 479 813
4th - Free Fire - $3 808 573
5th - Arena of Valor - $1 637 339
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Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$158 068 617
Games
87
Tournaments
11 596
8 562
3 034
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$371 209 107
CS2
$211 586 180
Fortnite
$147 357 906
LoL
$132 844 772
PUBG Mobile
$122 333 601
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
2 753 128
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