Esports Calendar 2026: All Major Esports Tournaments By Month
The esports ecosystem has become larger and more crowded than ever in 2026, with major tournaments taking place almost every month across various titles. Naturally, it can become overwhelming for fans to follow their favorite title without missing key moments.
To help ease the process, this esports calendar highlights the most critical Tier 1 tournaments for every month of 2026, including their respective prize pools, locations, and how to watch.
Note: This page will be updated throughout the year as new events are announced.
January
The esports calendar opens strong in January, packed with nonstop competition. These early-season tournaments offer you an initial taste of what to expect later in the year.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3–25 | M7 World Championship | Mobile Legends Bang Bang | Jakarta, Indonesia | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 15 – Feb 15 | VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff | VALORANT | Los Angeles, United States | – |
| Jan 14 – Mar 1 | LCK Cup 2026 | League of Legends | Seoul, South Korea | – |
| Jan 15–18 | ALGS: 2026 Championship | Apex Legends | Sapporo, Japan | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 16 – Mar 1 | LCP 2026 Season Kickoff | League of Legends | Taipei, Taiwan | $229,000 |
| Jan 17 – Feb 8 | LEC 2026 Versus | League of Legends | Germany | – |
| Jan 14 – Mar 1 | LPL 2026 Split 1 | League of Legends | China | – |
| Jan 17 – Feb 8 | CBLOL Cup 2026 | League of Legends | São Paulo, Brazil | $20,000 |
| Jan 20 – Feb 15 | VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff | VALORANT | Berlin, Germany | – |
| Jan 22–25 | BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Attard, Malta | $1,150,000 |
| Jan 22 – Feb 15 | VCT 2026: Pacific Kickoff | VALORANT | Seoul, South Korea | – |
| Jan 22 – Feb 15 | VCT 2026: China Kickoff | VALORANT | China | – |
| Jan 26 | FC Pro Open Finals | EA SPORTS FC 26 | London, United Kingdom | $100,000 |
| Jan 24 – Mar 1 | LCS 2026 Lock-In | League of Legends | Los Angeles, United States | – |
| Jan 28 – Feb 25 | Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Kraków, Poland | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 29 – Feb 1 | Call of Duty League 2026: Stage 1 Major | Call of Duty | Texas, United States | $365,000 |
| Jan 29 – Feb 1 | Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals | Tekken 8 | Malmö, Sweden | $300,000 |
February
With competitions spread across continents, February keeps the pressure high as some of the first major titles of the year take place.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2–15 | Six Invitational 2026 | Rainbow Six Siege | Paris, France | $3,000,000 |
| Feb 3–15 | BLAST Slam VI | Dota 2 | Malta | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 9–22 | PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | $625,000 |
| Feb 16 – Mar 1 | DreamLeague Season 28 | Dota 2 | Online | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 19–22 | RLCS 2026: Boston Major | Rocket League | Boston, United States | $354,000 |
| Feb 20 – Mar 1 | VALORANT Game Changers Kickoff | VALORANT | Online | $10,000 |
| Feb 28 – Mar 15 | VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 | VALORANT | Santiago, Chile | $1,000,000 |
March
As spring settles in, March arrives with even more tournaments, with stacked LAN events and elite squads traveling across regions for action.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5–15 | PGL Wallachia Season 7 | Dota 2 | Bucharest, Romania | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 13–15 | ESL Pro League Season 23 | Counter-Strike 2 | Stockholm, Sweden | $275,000 |
| Mar 16–22 | First Stand 2026 | League of Legends | São Paulo, Brazil | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 18–29 | BLAST Open Spring 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Rotterdam, Netherlands Copenhagen, Denmark | $400,000 |
| Mar 22–29 | ESL One Birmingham 2026 | Dota 2 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 27–29 | Call of Duty League 2026: Stage 2 Major | Call of Duty | Birmingham, United Kingdom | $365,000 |
April
In April, teams get a chance to regain momentum, sharpen their form, refine their strategies, and rebuild confidence before the esports calendar picks up again the following month.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3–11 | PGL Bucharest 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Bucharest, Romania | $625,000 |
| Apr 13–19 | Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | $300,000 |
| April 15 – Jun 3 | VALORANT Game Changers Stage 1 | VALORANT | Online | $65,000 |
| Apr 16–26 | PGL Wallachia Season 8 | Dota 2 | Bucharest, Romania | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 20–26 | FISSURE Playground #3 | Counter-Strike 2 | Shenzhen, China | $450,000 |
| Apr 24–26 | Call of Duty League 2026: Stage 3 Minor | Call of Duty | Online | $20,000 |
| Apr 25–26 | FNCS Major 1 | Fortnite | Online | TBD |
| Apr 29 – May 3 | BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Fort Worth, United States | $350,000 |
May
As the esports calendar ramps up with major LAN events, the first real endurance test of the second quarter will start in May.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–3 | Evolution Championship Series: Japan 2026 | Multi-title | Tokyo, Japan | $191,180 |
| May 7–17 | PGL Astana 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Astana, Kazakhstan | $800,000 |
| May 11–17 | Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Atlanta, United States | $300,000 |
| May 13–24 | DreamLeague Season 29 | Dota 2 | Online | $1,000,000 |
| May 15–17 | Call of Duty League 2026: Stage 3 Major | Call of Duty | Georgia, United States | $365,000 |
| May 19–24 | CS Asia Championships 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Shanghai, China | $400,000 |
| May 20–24 | RLCS 2026 – Paris Major | Rocket League | Nanterre, France | $354,000 |
| May 26 to Jun 7 | BLAST Slam VII | Dota 2 | TBD | $1,000,000 |
| TBD | BLAST R6 Major | Rainbow Six Siege | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | FNCS Major 1 Summit | Fortnite | TBD | $1,000,000 |
June
June features high-stakes competition, such as the Mid-Season Invitational and another VALORANT Masters, culminating the first half of the season with a bang.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2–21 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Cologne, Germany | $1,250,000 |
| Jun 5–7 | Call of Duty League 2026: Stage 4 Minor | Call of Duty | Online | $20,000 |
| Jun 6–21 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | VALORANT | London, United Kingdom | TBD |
| Jun 25–28 | Call of Duty League 2026: Stage 4 Major | Call of Duty | Paris, France | $365,000 |
| Jun 26 to Jul 12 | Mid-Season Invitational 2026 | League of Legends | Daejeon, South Korea | $2,000,000 |
| Jun 26–28 | Evolution Championship Series 2026 | Multi-title | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | $500,000 |
July
This month marks the start of the summer grind, as multi-title competitions take center stage during the Esports World Cup 2026.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 – Aug 1 | PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 | PUBG Mobile | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | $3,000,000 |
| Jul 6 – Aug 23 | Esports World Cup 2026 | Multi-title | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | $75,000,000 |
| Jul 3 – Sep 13 | VALORANT Game Changers Stage 2 | VALORANT | Online | $65,000 |
| Jul 13–19 | FISSURE Playground #4 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBD | $800,000 |
| Jul 16–19 | Call of Duty League 2026: Playoffs | Call of Duty | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TBD |
| Jul 30 – Aug 2 | BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Attard, Malta | TBD |
August
The season peaks in August, with world-class action and massive prize pools. Also, Dota 2 will see the Aegis of the Immortal hoisted at the 15th annual The International.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8–9 | FNCS Major 2 | Fortnite | Online | TBD |
| Aug 12–23 | Esports World Cup 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 13–23 | The International 2026 (TI15) | Dota 2 | Shanghai, China | TBD |
| Aug 26 – Sep 6 | BLAST Open Fall 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Copenhagen, Denmark | $400,000 |
September
With VALORANT Champions taking center stage, September becomes the second turning point, blending the world title with a fresh run, resetting the rhythm for the season’s closing months.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7–13 | FISSURE Playground #5 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Sep 15–20 | RLCS 2026 – World Championship | Rocket League | TBD | $1,200,000 |
| Sep 17–20 | StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBD | $250,000 |
| Sep 17–27 | PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Dota 2 | Bucharest, Romania | $1,000,000 |
| Sep 29 – Oct 11 | BLAST Slam VIII | Dota 2 | TBD | $1,000,000 |
| Sep 24 – Oct 18 | VALORANT Champions 2026 | VALORANT | Shanghai, China | $2,250,000 |
October
October puts a spotlight on the women’s esports scene, with the VALORANT Game Changers Championship uniting the best female teams to compete on the biggest stage.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3–11 | ESL Pro League Season 24 | Counter-Strike 2 | Katowice, Poland | $300,000 |
| Oct 10–11 | FNCS Major 3 | Fortnite | Online | TBD |
| Oct 9–12 | Evolution Championship Series: France 2026 | Multi-title | Nice, France | TBD |
| Oct 13–18 | Forge of Legends 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBD | $500,000 |
| Oct 14–18 | Thunderpick World Championship 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Malta | $500,000 |
| Oct 22 – Nov 2 | PGL Belgrade 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Belgrade, Serbia | $625,000 |
| TBD | VALORANT Game Changers Championship | VALORANT | TBD | TBD |
November
November feels like the last true battleground, as teams fight through high-stakes tournaments that will define an entire season’s legacy.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–8 | Intel Extreme Masters China 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | China | $300,000 |
| Nov 11–15 | BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBD | $350,000 |
| Nov 17–29 | BLAST Slam IX | Dota 2 | TBD | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 25 – Dec 13 | PGL Major Singapore 2026 | Counter-Strike 2 | Kallang, Singapore | $1,250,000 |
| TBD | FNCS Global Championship | Fortnite | TBD | $2,000,000 |
| TBD | BLAST R6 Major | Rainbow Six Siege | TBD | TBD |
December
December is the “off-season” for most Tier 1 titles, serving as a well-deserved break for players and a time for roster shuffles. However, the Global Games Show and Tier 1 tournaments of the ESL Pro Tour for the 2026/2027 season also kick off in December.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2–13 | ESL Pro Tour: Dota 2 Tournament 1 | Dota 2 | TBD | $1,000,000 |
| Dec 10–11 | Global Games Show | Esports Summit | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | – |
| Dec 2026 | Global Esports Federation (GEF) World Finals | Multi-title | Los Angeles, United States | TBD |
Esports World Cup 2026
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 is a multi-title tournament organized by the EWC Foundation in collaboration with the ESL FACEIT Group. As usual, the tournament will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, 2026, and boast a jaw-dropping $75 million prize pool across all titles.
The organizers have confirmed 24 titles, with three more yet to be announced for EWC 2026.
| Date | Game | Event | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13–19 | League of Legends | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 12–23 | Counter-Strike 2 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 17–23 | Fortnite | Reload Elite Series Championship | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 3–16 | PUBG Mobile | PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 | $3,000,000 |
| July – Aug 1 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | MLBB Mid-Season Cup 2026 | $3,000,000 |
| Jul 13–17 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | MLBB Women’s Invitational 2026 | $500,000 |
| Jul 15–18 | Free Fire | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 4–14 | Rainbow Six Siege | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 10-16 | Rocket League | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Jul 22–26 | EA SPORTS FC 26 | FC Pro 26 World Championship | TBD |
| Jul 7–11 | Apex Legends | ALGS: 2026 Split 1 Playoffs | $2,000,000 |
| Jul 13–19 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Jul 29 – Aug 1 | Call of Duty: Warzone | Resurgence Series Championship | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 11–15 | Chess | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,500,000 |
| Aug 18–22 | CrossFire | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Jul 6–18 | Dota 2 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Jul 7–10 | Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Jul 29 – Aug 8 | Honor of Kings | HoK World Cup 2026 | $3,000,000 |
| Jul 29 – Aug 1 | Overwatch 2 | OWCS Midseason Championship 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Jul 21–26 | PUBG | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Jul 28–31 | Street Fighter 6 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Jul 21–25 | Teamfight Tactics | Esports World Cup 2026 | $500,000 |
| Aug 4–7 | Tekken 8 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Jul 9–12 | VALORANT | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 17–21 | Trackmania | Esports World Cup 2026 | $500,000 |
Unconfirmed 2026 Esports Events
This table lists the major esports tournaments for 2026, though the official dates have not yet been announced. For elite events like the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds), we can make an educated guess that it will likely occur around October to November, based on historical trends.
| Date | Event | Game | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Worlds 2026 | League of Legends | Texas and New York City, United States | $2,225,000 |
| TBD | Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) 2026 | Honor of Kings | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | FFWS Global Finals 2026 | Free Fire | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | FIFAe World Cup 2026 | Rocket League | TBD | TBD |
How To Watch Esports Tournaments In 2026
Most esports tournaments can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Major events are typically broadcast live on the official Twitch, YouTube, or Kick channels run by tournament organizers, with available platforms and broadcast languages varying by region.
To stay up to date, follow specific tournament announcements, keep an eye on the organizers’ official social media channels, or track coverage on esports.net, where viewing details are added as soon as they’re confirmed.
What Are The Biggest Esports Tournaments In 2026?
Here are some of the biggest esports tournaments in 2026 that you can look forward to:
- League of Legends World Championship
- Esports World Cup
- The International
- VALORANT Champions Shanghai
- PGL Singapore Major
- FNCS Global Championship
FAQs
What is the biggest esports event in 2026?
The biggest esports events for 2026, ranked by reputation, prize money, and global viewership, are: Worlds (League of Legends), The International (Dota 2), Esports World Cup, VALORANT Champions Shanghai, PGL Singapore Major (CS2), and FNCS Global Championship (Fortnite).
When is LoL Worlds 2026?
The official date for LoL Worlds 2026 has not yet been announced, but it is expected to take place around October or November.
When and where will The International 2026 be held?
The International 2026 is scheduled for August 13–23, 2026, and will be held in Shanghai, China.
Which esports have the most tournaments in 2026?
Counter-Strike 2 dominates the esports calendar with tournaments happening almost every month, followed by VALORANT and Dota 2.
How can I stay updated on esports schedules?
Most esports tournaments are broadcast on the tournament organizer’s official Twitch, YouTube, or Kick accounts.
