Top esports games in 2018 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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$40 492 092
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1 205 979
26 Aug
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112
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2
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PC / Console
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$18 417 244
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1 329 096
28 Jan
|
280
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|
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3
|
PC / Console
|
$18 054 611
|
1 970 982
13 Jun
|
23
|
|
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4
|
PC / Console
|
$9 908 114
|
2 040 118
03 Nov
|
165
|
|
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5
|
PC / Console
|
$9 130 531
|
757 875
27 Jul
|
135
|
|
|
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6
|
PC / Console
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$4 979 535
|
437 006
11 Jan
|
52
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|
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7
|
PC / Console
|
$4 816 500
|
50 219
11 Nov
|
67
|
|
|
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8
|
PC / Console
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$4 809 440
|
72 782
18 Jun
|
22
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|
|
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9
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Mobile
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$4 676 837
|
1 103
01 Jan
|
5
|
|
|
|
10
|
PC / Console
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$4 230 000
|
324 086
19 Aug
|
11
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11
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PC / Console
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$3 234 473
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291 075
21 Jan
|
71
|
|
|
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12
|
PC / Console
|
$3 021 615
|
176 413
04 Nov
|
56
|
|
|
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13
|
PC / Console
|
$2 079 795
|
171 771
10 Jun
|
44
|
|
|
|
14
|
PC / Console
|
$1 965 272
|
316 096
18 Feb
|
64
|
|
|
|
15
|
Mobile
|
$1 957 471
|
478 104
16 Dec
|
22
|
|
|
|
16
|
PC / Console
|
$1 900 000
|
90 115
15 Apr
|
10
|
|
|
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17
|
PC / Console
|
$1 524 000
|
102 495
07 Jan
|
22
|
|
|
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18
|
PC / Console
|
$1 366 520
|
505 662
21 Mar
|
17
|
|
|
|
19
|
PC / Console
|
$1 098 000
|
24 094
01 Feb
|
8
|
|
|
|
20
|
PC / Console
|
$1 011 253
|
155 698
28 Jan
|
15
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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 7 959 active teams playing.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Rocket League - 5 514
3rd - League of Legends - 4 441
4th - Valorant - 4 083
5th - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - 2 717
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What are the biggest top Esports Games by Prize Pool in 2018?
According to our statistics, the biggest top Esports Game in terms of the number of prize money is Dota 2, whose prize pool for all time was $40 492 092.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Counter-Strike - $18 417 244
3rd - Fortnite - $18 054 611
4th - League of Legends - $9 908 114
5th - PUBG: Battlegrounds - $9 130 531
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How do I find the next upcoming Top Esports games tournaments in 2018?
The next Upcoming match is on the RoV Pro League 2026 Summer which will be held on Mar 22, 2026, in the discipline of Arena of Valor, between Buriram United Esports and Tenacity.
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Which is the most popular Esports game by viewership in 2018?
The Top 5 Esports Games rating by Peak Viewers is headed by League of Legends. There are 2 040 118 peak viewers.
Also, at the Top of the games are:
2nd - Fortnite - 1 970 982
3rd - Counter-Strike - 1 329 096
4th - Dota 2 - 1 205 979
5th - PUBG: Battlegrounds - 757 875
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What are the best mobile esports games in 2018?
Top-5 of top mobile esports games by prize pool:
1st - Honor of Kings - $4 676 837
2nd - Arena of Valor - $1 957 471
3rd - PUBG Mobile - $868 407
4th - Guns of Boom - $160 000
5th - Clash Royale - $137 487
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Based on Esports Charts database Stats of 2018
Total Prize Money
$147 845 635
Games
77
Tournaments
1 602
1 099
503
All-time rating by Prize
Dota 2
$359 826 935
CS2
$192 368 774
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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