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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$5 288 837
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1 387 966
08 Feb
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Ongoing: 5
/
115
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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
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20
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3
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PC / Console
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$3 230 369
|
264 383
15 Feb
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Ongoing: 5
/
49
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4
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PC / Console
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$2 016 152
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420 378
09 Mar
|
9
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5
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PC / Console
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$1 504 485
|
883 064
15 Mar
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Ongoing: 4
/
38
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6
|
PC / Console
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$1 498 550
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163 362
13 Mar
|
5
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7
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PC / Console
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$1 474 617
|
624 316
22 Feb
|
15
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8
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PC / Console
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$1 457 559
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1 503 206
22 Feb
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Ongoing: 9
/
37
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9
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PC / Console
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$1 195 000
|
352 914
02 Feb
|
5
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10
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Mobile
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$1 055 155
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5 680 511
25 Jan
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Ongoing: 5
/
11
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11
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PC / Console
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$1 000 000
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48 162
22 Jan
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3
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12
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PC / Console
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$836 893
|
219 666
24 Nov
|
6
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13
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Mobile
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$695 260
|
583 789
08 Feb
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Ongoing: 3
/
7
|
|
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14
|
PC / Console
|
$495 000
|
5 010
01 Feb
|
7
|
|
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15
|
PC / Console
|
$482 540
|
114 053
22 Mar
|
1
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16
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PC / Console
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$447 000
|
104 610
29 Mar
|
12
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17
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Mobile
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$422 019
|
577 685
29 Mar
|
3
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18
|
PC / Console
|
$384 190
|
89 154
01 Feb
|
17
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|
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19
|
Mobile
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$368 555
|
152 118
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 4
/
32
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|
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20
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PC / Console
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$348 921
|
269 388
29 Mar
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Ongoing: 2
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11
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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 7 975 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 539
3rd - League of Legends - 4 463
4th - Valorant - 4 094
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 725
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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 $5 288 837.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Dota 2 - $4 259 823
3rd - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - $3 230 369
4th - Apex Legends - $2 016 152
5th - Valorant - $1 504 485
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How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2026?
The next Upcoming match is on the North America League 2026 - Kickoff which will be held on Apr 02, 2026, in the discipline of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, between Shopify Rebellion and 100 Thieves.
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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 - $695 260
3rd - Battlegrounds Mobile India - $422 019
5th - PUBG Mobile - $171 104
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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
$192 961 661
Fortnite
$139 806 279
LoL
$126 617 129
PUBG Mobile
$113 494 599
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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