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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$3 781 853
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1 387 966
08 Feb
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Ongoing: 4
/
87
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2
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PC / Console
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$3 035 369
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264 383
15 Feb
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24
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3
|
PC / Console
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$2 252 323
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324 789
14 Feb
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Ongoing: 1
/
17
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|
|
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4
|
PC / Console
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$2 001 652
|
420 378
02 Mar
|
4
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|
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5
|
PC / Console
|
$1 474 617
|
624 316
22 Feb
|
15
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|
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6
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Mobile
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$1 038 900
|
5 680 511
25 Jan
|
4
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7
|
PC / Console
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$1 000 000
|
48 162
22 Jan
|
3
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|
|
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8
|
PC / Console
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$644 679
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
Ongoing: 1
/
5
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|
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9
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PC / Console
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$465 000
|
352 914
02 Feb
|
Ongoing: 1
/
4
|
|
|
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10
|
PC / Console
|
$439 082
|
1 503 206
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 4
/
24
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11
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PC / Console
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$340 323
|
649 081
06 Mar
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Ongoing: 4
/
28
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|
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12
|
PC / Console
|
$319 524
|
78 989
01 Feb
|
5
|
|
|
|
13
|
Mobile
|
$253 927
|
152 118
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 2
/
24
|
|
|
|
14
|
PC / Console
|
$250 000
|
3 157
01 Feb
|
1
|
|
|
|
15
|
PC / Console
|
$220 790
|
89 154
01 Feb
|
12
|
|
|
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16
|
PC / Console
|
$142 000
|
32 983
06 Feb
|
5
|
|
|
|
17
|
PC / Console
|
$103 115
|
14 437
01 Feb
|
38
|
|
|
|
18
|
Mobile
|
$100 000
|
583 789
08 Feb
|
Ongoing: 4
/
5
|
|
|
|
19
|
PC / Console
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$90 220
|
52 021
07 Feb
|
5
|
|
|
|
20
|
PC / Console
|
$50 337
|
40 712
01 Feb
|
2
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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 7 926 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 484
3rd - League of Legends - 4 421
4th - Valorant - 4 071
5th - Overwatch - 2 692
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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 $3 781 853.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - $3 035 369
3rd - Dota 2 - $2 252 323
4th - Apex Legends - $2 001 652
5th - Rocket League - $1 474 617
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How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2026?
The next Upcoming match is on the PGL Wallachia Season 7 which will be held on Mar 11, 2026, in the discipline of Dota 2, between Natus Vincere and BetBoom Team.
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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 - 649 081
5th - Rocket League - 624 316
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What are the best mobile esports games?
Top-5 of top mobile esports games by prize pool:
1st - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - $1 038 900
3rd - Honor of Kings - $100 000
4th - Brawl Stars - $42 500
5th - PUBG Mobile - $29 576
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Based on Esports Charts database Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$18 415 587
Games
64
Tournaments
3 041
1 647
1 394
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$358 819 435
CS2
$191 440 104
Fortnite
$139 613 679
LoL
$125 598 652
PUBG Mobile
$113 345 071
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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