What are the major esports tournaments to bet on in 2025-2026-2026?
The esports calendar is packed with major tournaments: CS2: CS2 Majors (2 per year) — the biggest CS2 events with $1.25M+ prize pools. IEM Katowice — prestigious annual event. BLAST Premier — year-long circuit with World Final. ESL Pro League — top-tier league format. Dota 2: The International (TI) — the biggest esports event by prize pool ($15M+). DPC Majors — qualifying events for TI. ESL One — major third-party tournaments. League of Legends: Worlds — the biggest LoL event, held annually in October-November. MSI (Mid-Season Invitational) — mid-year international event. LCK/LPL/LEC/LCS — regional leagues running year-round. Valorant: VCT Champions — the Valorant world championship. VCT Masters — mid-year international events. VCT regional leagues — Americas, EMEA, Pacific. Other titles: Call of Duty League — CDL Championship. Overwatch Champions Series. Rocket League World Championship. Tips: Major tournaments have the most efficient odds but also the most betting volume. Tier 2 events often offer better value for knowledgeable bettors.
