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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$5 643 519
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1 387 966
08 Feb
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Ongoing: 8
/
135
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2
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PC / Console
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$4 259 823
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324 789
14 Feb
|
20
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|
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|
3
|
PC / Console
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$3 203 623
|
264 383
15 Feb
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Ongoing: 6
/
52
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|
|
|
4
|
PC / Console
|
$2 016 152
|
420 378
09 Mar
|
10
|
|
|
|
5
|
PC / Console
|
$1 818 117
|
624 316
22 Feb
|
18
|
|
|
|
6
|
PC / Console
|
$1 504 485
|
883 064
15 Mar
|
Ongoing: 5
/
40
|
|
|
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7
|
PC / Console
|
$1 498 550
|
163 362
13 Mar
|
5
|
|
|
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8
|
PC / Console
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$1 457 559
|
1 503 206
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 14
/
42
|
|
|
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9
|
PC / Console
|
$1 195 000
|
352 914
02 Feb
|
5
|
|
|
|
10
|
Mobile
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$1 055 155
|
5 680 511
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 8
/
14
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11
|
PC / Console
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$1 000 000
|
48 162
22 Jan
|
3
|
|
|
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12
|
PC / Console
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$906 448
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
7
|
|
|
|
13
|
Mobile
|
$755 260
|
583 789
08 Feb
|
Ongoing: 2
/
7
|
|
|
|
14
|
PC / Console
|
$663 921
|
332 886
05 Apr
|
11
|
|
|
|
15
|
PC / Console
|
$495 000
|
5 010
01 Feb
|
7
|
|
|
|
16
|
PC / Console
|
$482 540
|
114 053
22 Mar
|
1
|
|
|
|
17
|
PC / Console
|
$447 000
|
104 610
29 Mar
|
12
|
|
|
|
18
|
Mobile
|
$422 019
|
577 685
29 Mar
|
3
|
|
|
|
19
|
Mobile
|
$415 923
|
152 118
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 6
/
35
|
|
|
|
20
|
PC / Console
|
$384 190
|
89 154
01 Feb
|
17
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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 7 991 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 548
3rd - League of Legends - 4 462
4th - Valorant - 4 097
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 732
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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 $5 643 519.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Dota 2 - $4 259 823
3rd - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - $3 203 623
4th - Apex Legends - $2 016 152
5th - Rocket League - $1 818 117
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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 Bucharest 2026 which will be held on Apr 08, 2026, in the discipline of カウンターストライク, between Wildcard and PARIVISION.
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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 - 883 064
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 - $1 055 155
2nd - Honor of Kings - $755 260
3rd - Battlegrounds Mobile India - $422 019
5th - Arena of Valor - $324 774
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Based on Esports Charts database Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$30 629 801
Games
67
Tournaments
3 531
2 182
1 349
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$360 826 935
CS2
$193 316 343
Fortnite
$139 806 279
LoL
$126 617 129
PUBG Mobile
$113 498 409
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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