Biggest Upcoming Esports Events in 2026-2027

Valorant Masters Santiago 2026

• When: February 28 - March 15, 2026
• Where: Santiago, Chile
• Why it matters: One of the first major international Valorant tournaments of the year, featuring top teams from around the world competing for a big prize pool.

Valorant Masters London 2026

• Mid-year event in London, UK - another key stop on the Valorant Champions Tour.

Valorant Champions 2026 (World Championship)

Global championship in Shanghai, China, bringing the best 16 teams together at the end of the year.

• EWC 2026: July 6 - August 23, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• EWC 2027: July 16 - August 1, 2027 in Riyadh

The Esports World Cup is one of the largest multi-title esports festivals worldwide, with games like Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and Apex Legends competing for big prize pools. Saudi Arabia’s investment in esports has pushed EWC into the spotlight, merging traditional sports infrastructure with modern gaming culture.

• When: October 2026
• Where: United States (Allen, Texas & New York City)
• The annual tournament where teams from all regions compete for the Summoner’s Cup and massive viewership.

PMGO 2026 Season 1

• When: March - June 2026 (Qualifiers and SEA Finals)
• Prize Pool: $500,000
• The first big global PUBG Mobile event of the year, open to top teams worldwide.

PMGO 2026 Season 2 - Pakistan

• When: Second half of 2026
• Where: Pakistan
• Prize Pool: $500,000
• This event is a highlight because it marks one of the first international PUBG Mobile tournaments hosted in Pakistan, spotlighting local players and fans.

PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026

• When: Mid-year 2026
• Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Prize Pool: $3,000,000
• Part of the Esports World Cup, featuring the top global teams and massive viewership.

PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026

• When: Late 2026
• Where: Türkiye
• Prize Pool: $3,000,000

The season finale, bringing together winners from PMGO, PMWC, and regional qualifiers for the ultimate championship.

• When: January 3 - 25, 2026
• Where: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Southeast Asia’s largest mobile esports event, attracting global teams and a major prize pool.

Major events include:

• BLAST Open Fall 2026: Aug 26 - Sept 6, Copenhagen
• PGL Masters Bucharest 2026: Oct 24 - Oct 31, Romania
• IEM China 2026: Nov 2 - Nov 8
• PGL Major Singapore 2026: Nov 30 - Dec 13

Esports Nations Cup 2026

• When: November 2 - November 29, 2026
• National team competition in Riyadh, with prize funds and global recognition.

Olympic Esports Games 2027

• Where: Riyadh
• The first Olympic-style esports competition, showing esports’ growing legitimacy in the global sports scene.