As the popularity of esports continues to grow, so does the number of esports events and tournaments held around the world. In this article, we will be summarizing some of the most notable esports events that took place in recent years.

The International

The International is an annual Dota 2 tournament organized by Valve Corporation. It is widely considered to be the most prestigious esports event in the world, and the prize pool for the tournament is often in the millions of dollars. The tournament features the best Dota 2 teams from around the world, and the competition is always fierce. The International 2019, held in Shanghai, China, had a prize pool of $34.3 million, with the winning team taking home $15.6 million.

League of Legends World Championship

The League of Legends World Championship is an annual tournament organized by Riot Games. The tournament features the best League of Legends teams from around the world, and the prize pool is also in the millions of dollars. The 2019 World Championship, held in Europe, had a prize pool of $2.2 million, with the winning team taking home $834,375.☘️

Fortnite World Cup

The Fortnite World Cup is an annual tournament organized by Epic Games. The tournament features the best Fortnite players from around the world, and the prize pool for the 2019 World Cup was $30 million, with the winner taking home $3 million. The tournament was held in New York City, and it was the first major Fortnite tournament to be held.

Overwatch League Grand Finals

The Overwatch League is a professional esports league for the game Overwatch, organized by Blizzard Entertainment. The league features teams from around the world, and the Grand Finals are the culmination of the season. The 2019 Grand Finals were held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the prize pool for the tournament was $1.7 million, with the winning team taking home $1.1 million.

Call of Duty World League Championship

The Call of Duty World League Championship is an annual tournament organized by Activision❤️. The tournament features the best Call of Duty players from around the world, and the prize pool for the 2019 tournament was $2 million, with the winning team taking home $800,000. The tournament was held in Los Angeles, California.

Conclusion

Esports events continue to grow in popularity, and the prize pools for these events continue to increase. The events mentioned in this article are just a few of the many esports events that take place around the world. As esports continue to grow, we can expect to see even more exciting events in the future.