Esports tournaments take video games to the next level by bringing them into world-class arenas, watched by millions and backed by global brands. Whether they’re played on consoles or personal computers, the competitions pit top players against each other in front of live audiences to compete for large prize pools and international glory.
With so many different esports and their own unique tournament calendars, it can be hard to keep track of what’s happening in the industry. This article outlines some of the most notable esports tournament news for each month of 2025.
January
Among the first big esports tournaments to kick off this year are the League of Legends World Championship, VALORANT’s international league and PGL’s major Counter-Strike 2 event in Romania. In addition, PUBG Mobile’s latest season and the Apex Legends’ inaugural Grand Final conclude this month.
February
Several key events will shape the rest of the year, including the Intel Extreme Masters, VALORANT’s Stage 2 international league and The International, a major event for Dota 2. The International sees 16 teams, each consisting of eight professional players, battle for a prize pool that typically exceeds $40 million.
Established in 2004 and based in the UK, Fnatic is one of the most successful team-based esports organizations. They have won countless accolades, including the first-ever League of Legends World Championship in 2011, as well as three CSGO major titles. Their disciplined approach to the game has also helped them secure multiple victories at the prestigious ELEAGUE major series.