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Esports is not just one game or one tournament. It is a huge world made of many games, teams, players, and event organizers. Every month, top players from around the world travel to different countries to compete for trophies, prize money, and pride.
With so many events happening, it can be hard to keep track. That is why this guide breaks down the biggest esports tournaments of 2026 in a simple, month-by-month way. From mobile games to PC shooters and MOBA titles, this list covers the most important events fans should watch this year.
This calendar will keep growing as more dates and events are confirmed.
January: A Strong Start to the Year
The year begins with one of the most loved mobile esports events, the Mobile Legends M7 World Championship. At the same time, League of Legends and VALORANT start their regional seasons across different parts of the world.
Apex Legends also crowns its world champion early in the year, bringing global attention to Japan as a host country.
January highlights include:
Mobile Legends M7 World Championship in Indonesia
League of Legends leagues in Korea, China, Europe, and the US
VALORANT Kickoff events in Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific
Apex Legends Global Championship in Japan
CS2 events like IEM Krakow and BLAST Bounty
February: Big Titles and Global Action
February is led by the Six Invitational, the biggest Rainbow Six Siege event of the year. Teams from all regions fight in France for one of the most famous trophies in esports.
Other games like Dota 2, Rocket League, and VALORANT also host large international events during this month.
Top events in February:
Six Invitational for Rainbow Six Siege in France
BLAST Slam for Dota 2 in Malta
Rocket League Boston Major in the US
VALORANT Masters in Chile
Major CS2 events in Romania
March: Europe and Asia Take the Spotlight
March brings big action to the UK and Japan. Fighting game fans enjoy top Street Fighter and Virtua Fighter tournaments in Japan, while Dota 2 fans head to Birmingham for ESL One.
League of Legends also starts its first global event of the year, bringing top teams together for international battles.
Main events in March:
ESL One Birmingham for Dota 2 in the UK
First Stand global event for League of Legends in Brazil
VALORANT Stage 1 across all major regions
CS2 tournaments in Sweden and Europe
Fighting game championships in Japan
April: Strategy and Shooters Rule
April mixes classic strategy games with fast shooters. Age of Empires II takes center stage in London with the Red Bull Wololo event. Meanwhile, CS2 hosts several major tournaments across Brazil, Romania, and China.
Fortnite also begins its first major event of the year, bringing competitive energy to online play.
April highlights:
Red Bull Wololo in the UK
IEM Rio for CS2 in Brazil
Fortnite Major Finals online
League of Legends spring leagues in full swing
May: Global LAN Events Return
May is packed with international travel and live events. Rocket League fans head to France for the Paris Major. Fortnite hosts its first big in-person summit, and Japan welcomes Evo, one of the biggest fighting game events in the world.
Big moments in May:
Evo Japan for fighting games
Rocket League Paris Major
CS2 event in Kazakhstan
Dota 2 DreamLeague online
June: Championship Season Begins
June is one of the busiest months of the year. CS2 hosts a Major in Germany, while VALORANT brings its Masters event to London. League of Legends runs MSI, one of its biggest global tournaments.
Other games like PUBG and Call of Duty also host major competitions.
Top June events:
IEM Cologne Major for CS2 in Germany
VALORANT Masters in the UK
MSI for League of Legends in South Korea
EVO in the US
PUBG Nations Cup
July: Esports World Cup Takes Over
July marks the start of the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Many games take part in this multi-title event, making it one of the largest esports festivals of the year.
Call of Duty also crowns its world champion in the US.
July Events:
Esports World Cup for multiple games
Call of Duty League Championship
League of Legends summer leagues worldwide
CS2 events in Europe and Asia
August: The Biggest Dota 2 Event
August is led by The International, the most important Dota 2 tournament of the year, held in China. Overwatch and Fortnite also host major global events during this time.
Main events in August:
The International for Dota 2 in China
Overwatch World Cup in the US
Fortnite Major Finals
CS2 events in Saudi Arabia and Europe
September: World Champions Are Crowned
September is all about titles. Rocket League and VALORANT both host their World Championships, bringing the best teams from every region together.
September events include:
Rocket League World Championship
VALORANT Champions in China
Dota 2 tournaments in Romania
CS2 events in Asia
October: The Biggest MOBA Event of the Year
October is dominated by the League of Legends World Championship. This event often becomes the most-watched esports tournament of the year.
Honor of Kings also hosts its Grand Finals in China, pulling massive viewership in Asia.
October highlights:
League of Legends Worlds in the US
Honor of Kings Grand Finals in China
CS2 tournaments across Europe
November: Final Majors and Global Finals
November wraps up many esports seasons. Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, and Marvel Rivals all crown their world champions. CS2 also hosts its final Major of the year in Singapore.
Big events in November:
CS2 Major in Singapore
Fortnite Global Championship
PUBG Mobile Global Championship
Dota 2 and CS2 international tournaments
December: A Quiet but Important End
December is calmer, but PUBG Global Championship closes the year with a final major event. More tournaments may still be added as the year goes on.
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