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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$2 000 000
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420 378
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1
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2
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Mobile
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$1 005 800
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5 680 511
25 Jan
|
2
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|
|
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3
|
PC / Console
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$599 000
|
796 345
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 6
/
16
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|
|
|
4
|
PC / Console
|
$532 000
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
1
|
|
|
|
5
|
PC / Console
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$170 104
|
1 102 712
16 Jan
|
Ongoing: 14
/
15
|
|
|
|
6
|
PC / Console
|
$136 917
|
148 201
|
2
|
|
|
|
7
|
PC / Console
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$120 000
|
482 635
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 9
/
12
|
|
|
|
8
|
Mobile
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$80 082
|
118 837
18 Jan
|
Ongoing: 1
/
6
|
|
|
|
9
|
PC / Console
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$66 220
|
12 338
18 Jan
|
Ongoing: 1
/
18
|
|
|
|
10
|
PC / Console
|
$56 200
|
40 220
12 Jan
|
3
|
|
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11
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PC / Console
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$26 000
|
11 304
06 Jan
|
2
|
|
|
|
12
|
PC / Console
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$25 369
|
14 799
18 Jan
|
9
|
|
|
|
13
|
Mobile
|
$25 000
|
290 546
|
1
|
|
|
|
14
|
PC / Console
|
$18 500
|
40 623
26 Jan
|
2
|
|
|
|
15
|
PC / Console
|
$13 864
|
5 279
04 Jan
|
1
|
|
|
|
16
|
Mobile
|
$10 769
|
11 708
16 Jan
|
4
|
|
|
|
17
|
PC / Console
|
$5 023
|
2 991
13 Jan
|
9
|
|
|
|
18
|
PC / Console
|
-
|
190 297
13 Dec
|
Ongoing: 1
/
2
|
|
|
|
19
|
Mobile
|
-
|
187 032
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 1
/
1
|
|
|
|
20
|
PC / Console
|
-
|
22 219
22 Jan
|
1
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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 7 824 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 437
3rd - League of Legends - 4 338
4th - Valorant - 4 014
5th - Overwatch - 2 667
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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 Apex Legends, whose prize pool for all time was $2 000 000.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - $1 005 800
3rd - Counter-Strike - $599 000
4th - EA Sports FC - $532 000
5th - League of Legends - $170 104
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How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2026?
The next Upcoming match is on the CBLOL 2026 Cup which will be held on Jan 30, 2026, in the discipline of League of Legends, between Vivo Keyd Stars and RED Canids.
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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 - 1 102 712
3rd - Counter-Strike - 796 345
4th - Valorant - 482 635
5th - Apex Legends - 420 378
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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 - $1 005 800
3rd - Magic Chess: Go Go - $25 000
4th - PUBG Mobile - $10 769
5th - Battlegrounds Mobile India - $0
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Based on Esports Charts database Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$6 632 656
Games
58
Tournaments
1 828
767
1 061
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$356 552 112
CS2
$188 205 283
Fortnite
$139 523 459
LoL
$125 318 303
PUBG Mobile
$113 298 174
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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