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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$3 838 383
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1 387 966
08 Feb
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Ongoing: 4
/
92
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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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Ongoing: 4
/
29
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|
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3
|
PC / Console
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$2 259 823
|
324 789
14 Feb
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Ongoing: 1
/
18
|
|
|
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4
|
PC / Console
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$2 001 652
|
420 378
02 Mar
|
4
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|
|
|
5
|
PC / Console
|
$1 474 617
|
624 316
22 Feb
|
15
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|
|
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6
|
PC / Console
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$1 000 000
|
48 162
22 Jan
|
3
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|
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7
|
PC / Console
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$644 679
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219 666
24 Nov
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Ongoing: 1
/
5
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|
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8
|
PC / Console
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$465 000
|
352 914
02 Feb
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Ongoing: 1
/
4
|
|
|
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9
|
PC / Console
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$450 702
|
1 503 206
22 Feb
|
Ongoing: 4
/
28
|
|
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|
10
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PC / Console
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$340 323
|
649 087
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 4
/
28
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11
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PC / Console
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$319 524
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78 989
01 Feb
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5
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|
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12
|
PC / Console
|
$250 000
|
3 157
01 Feb
|
1
|
|
|
|
13
|
PC / Console
|
$220 790
|
89 154
01 Feb
|
13
|
|
|
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14
|
PC / Console
|
$145 921
|
38 606
08 Mar
|
5
|
|
|
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15
|
PC / Console
|
$142 000
|
32 983
06 Feb
|
5
|
|
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|
16
|
PC / Console
|
$111 540
|
14 437
01 Feb
|
Ongoing: 1
/
47
|
|
|
|
17
|
PC / Console
|
$90 220
|
52 021
07 Feb
|
5
|
|
|
|
18
|
PC / Console
|
$50 337
|
40 712
01 Feb
|
2
|
|
|
|
19
|
PC / Console
|
$45 000
|
12 459
08 Feb
|
1
|
|
|
|
20
|
PC / Console
|
$26 000
|
40 623
26 Jan
|
Ongoing: 1
/
6
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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 7 942 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 497
3rd - League of Legends - 4 427
4th - Valorant - 4 076
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 706
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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 $3 838 383.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - $3 035 369
3rd - Dota 2 - $2 259 823
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 RoV Pro League 2026 Summer which will be held on Mar 14, 2026, in the discipline of Arena of Valor, between King of Gamers Club and FULL SENSE.
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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 - 649 087
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 - $1 040 200
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
$23 333 249
Games
66
Tournaments
3 477
2 027
1 450
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$358 826 935
CS2
$191 496 634
Fortnite
$139 613 679
LoL
$125 610 272
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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