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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PC / Console
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$589 000
|
788 985
25 Jan
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Ongoing: 3
/
10
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|
|
|
3
|
PC / Console
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$532 000
|
219 654
24 Nov
|
1
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|
|
|
4
|
PC / Console
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$170 104
|
1 102 712
16 Jan
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Ongoing: 12
/
13
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|
|
|
5
|
PC / Console
|
$136 917
|
148 201
|
2
|
|
|
|
6
|
PC / Console
|
$120 000
|
482 635
25 Jan
|
Ongoing: 9
/
12
|
|
|
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7
|
PC / Console
|
$64 100
|
12 338
18 Jan
|
11
|
|
|
|
8
|
PC / Console
|
$42 700
|
40 220
12 Jan
|
2
|
|
|
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9
|
PC / Console
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$26 000
|
11 304
06 Jan
|
2
|
|
|
|
10
|
PC / Console
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$25 369
|
14 799
18 Jan
|
6
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|
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11
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PC / Console
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$13 864
|
5 279
04 Jan
|
1
|
|
|
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12
|
PC / Console
|
$2 500
|
6 780
25 Jan
|
1
|
|
|
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13
|
PC / Console
|
$2 054
|
2 991
13 Jan
|
5
|
|
|
|
14
|
PC / Console
|
-
|
87 375
21 Jan
|
8
|
|
|
|
15
|
PC / Console
|
-
|
22 219
22 Jan
|
1
|
|
|
|
16
|
PC / Console
|
-
|
190 297
13 Dec
|
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 7 818 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 436
3rd - League of Legends - 4 331
4th - Valorant - 4 010
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 - $589 000
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 VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff which will be held on Jan 27, 2026, in the discipline of Valorant, between Team Liquid and Karmine Corp.
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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 - 788 985
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
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Based on Esports Charts database Stats of 2026
Total Prize Money
$5 043 985
Games
58
Tournaments
1 621
623
998
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$356 552 112
CS2
$188 195 283
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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