Top esports games in 2026 by prize money
| Name | Type | Prize Pool | Peak Viewers |
Tournaments Ongoing / Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
PC / Console
|
$22 417 723
|
2 753 128
21 Jun
|
Ongoing: 3
/
339
| ||
2
|
PC / Console
|
$14 587 500
|
1 796 267
23 Aug
|
50
| ||
3
|
Mobile
|
$8 437 572
|
1 791 774
16 Aug
|
154
| ||
4
|
Mobile
|
$7 889 385
|
777 965
08 Aug
|
Ongoing: 5
/
23
| ||
5
|
PC / Console
|
$7 772 344
|
1 011 169
27 Sep
|
110
| ||
6
|
PC / Console
|
$7 456 959
|
2 315 920
08 Jul
|
Ongoing: 2
/
126
| ||
7
|
PC / Console
|
$7 402 519
|
264 383
15 Feb
|
Ongoing: 7
/
125
| ||
8
|
PC / Console
|
$6 351 586
|
1 071 916
21 Jun
|
Ongoing: 1
/
98
| ||
9
|
Mobile
|
$6 140 448
|
5 680 304
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 15
/
68
| ||
10
|
PC / Console
|
$6 111 573
|
379 533
21 Aug
|
18
| ||
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11
|
PC / Console
|
$5 815 196
|
808 543
28 Jun
|
Ongoing: 1
/
44
| ||
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
|
$3 744 743
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
22
| ||
15
|
Mobile
|
$3 678 573
|
804 934
18 Jul
|
Ongoing: 1
/
86
| ||
16
|
PC / Console
|
$2 990 630
|
18 205
21 Aug
|
8
| ||
17
|
PC / Console
|
$2 865 563
|
263 123
03 May
|
23
| ||
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
|
24
| ||
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 8 285 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:2nd - Rocket League - 5 645
3rd - League of Legends - 4 594
4th - Valorant - 4 220
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 844
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 $22 417 723.
Also, at the Top of the games are:2nd - Dota 2 - $14 587 500
3rd - PUBG Mobile - $8 437 572
4th - Honor of Kings - $7 889 385
5th - Fortnite - $7 772 344
How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2026?
The next Upcoming match is on the CCT Europe 2026 Series #12 Play-In which will be held on Oct 15, 2026, in the discipline of Counter-Strike, between MayBe and Ryvex.
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 - $8 437 572
2nd - Honor of Kings - $7 889 385
3rd - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - $6 140 448
4th - Free Fire - $3 678 573
5th - Arena of Valor - $1 323 695
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Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$152 336 759
Games
86
Tournaments
11 171
8 162
3 009
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$371 204 612
CS2
$210 247 230
Fortnite
$147 338 306
LoL
$132 621 529
PUBG Mobile
$121 831 601
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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