Top Esports Events 2025 Calendar | All Major Esports Tournaments
It already looks to be twelve solid months of exciting esports events next year. With the world's best teams competing for massive prize pools, you can expect unforgettable moments both on and off the screen.
To keep you in the loop with the esports ecosystem, we've created this comprehensive calendar featuring all major esports tournaments of 2025. From iconic events in Counter-Strike 2 and League of Legends to rising stars, these events are shaping the future of entertainment to perfectly complement live betting on Rivalry.
Bookmark this page and stay ahead of the game—we'll keep it updated with new events and details as they're announced!
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Every Esport Tournament in 2025
January
January is already heating up, marking the end of the esports winter lull and the start of a fresh new year. As such, major events in the esports industry are returning for their first leagues of 2025. This includes titles like League of Legends (LEC, LCK, LPL, LTA North/South, and LCP), after their massive roster changes, Apex Legends, VALORANT, and Counter-Strike 2.
Big esports events to look forward to are the VALORANT Champions regional leagues kicking off once again, Intel Extreme Masters' return to Katowice, and a new season of the iconic MLBB Snapdragon Pro Series.
Buckle up—it's going to be a busy month!
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLBB SPS Season 6 APAC - Challenge Season | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | N/A | January 6 - 12 |
| VCT China Kickoff | VALORANT | N/A | January 11 - February ??? |
| LCK Cup 2025 | League of Legends | TBA | January 15 - February ?? |
| VCT EMEA Kickoff | VALORANT | N/A | January 15 - February ??? |
| VCT Americas Kickoff | VALORANT | N/A | January 16 - February 8 |
| VCT Pacific Kickoff | VALORANT | N/A | January 18 - February 9 |
| BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 | Counter-Strike 2 | $500,000 | January 24 - 26 |
| LTA North Split 1 | League of Legends | TBA | January 25 - February ?? |
| LTA South Split 1 | League of Legends | TBA | January 25 - February ?? |
| Apex Legends Global Series 2025 Championship | Apex Legends | $2 million | January 28 - February 2 |
| IEM Katowice | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | January 29 - February 9 |
| LCP Split 1 | League of Legends | TBA | January ??? - March ??? |
| LPL Split 1 | League of Legends | TBA | January ??? - February ??? |
February
February sees DOTA 2 returning to the fold with two big upcoming events, DreamLeague and BLAST Slam II. There's also the first international VCT event to look forward to: February is already shaping up to be a class month.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAST Slam II | DOTA 2 | $1 million | February 3 - 9 |
| Six Invitational | Rainbow Six Siege | $3 million | February 3 - 16 |
| MLBB SPS Season 6 APAC - Challenge Finals | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | $144,500 | February 10 - 16 |
| PGL Buenos Aires | Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 million | February 14 - 23 |
| DreamLeague Season 25 | DOTA 2 | $1 million | February 16 - March 2 |
| VALORANT Masters Bangkok | VALORANT | TBA | February 20 - March 2 |
| ESL Pro League Season 21 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | February 25 - March 16 |
March
March brings the much-anticipated return of PGL Wallachia for its third thrilling season, alongside the debut of the groundbreaking "First Stand LoL" event—an exciting first in the world of esports!
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Wallachia Season 3 | DOTA 2 | $1 million | March 8 - 16 |
| First Stand LoL | League of Legends | TBA | March 10 - 16 |
| RLCS Birmingham Major | Rocket League | $350,000 | March 27 - 30 |
April
CS2 is dominating the April esports calendar so far with three huge events taking center stage: PGL Bucharest, Intel Extreme Masters Spring, and BLAST Rivals Spring.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Bucharest | Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 million | April 3 - 13 |
| PGL Wallachia Season 4 | DOTA 2 | $1 million | April 19 - 27 |
| IEM Spring | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | April 21 - 27 |
| BLAST Rivals Spring | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | April 29 - May 4 |
May
May looks to be fairly standard, but still an exciting month in terms of prize pools and stake and top teams battling it out on the big stage.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blast Slam III | DOTA 2 | $1 million | May 5 - 11 |
| PGL Astana | Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 million | May 8 - 18 |
| DreamLeague Season 26 | DOTA 2 | $1 million | May 12 - 25 |
| IEM Dallas | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | May 19 - 25 |
June
June promises non-stop action as the Esports World Cup returns for its highly-anticipated second edition. Riyadh will once again become home to the world's greatest esports and gaming festival, hosting the world's top esports talent across dozens of tournaments, including Riyadh Masters.
From Free Fire and Honor of Kings to Counter-Strike 2 and DOTA 2, the Esports World Cup is a must-see for every esports fan, whether that's live or in-person.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALORANT Masters Toronto | VALORANT | TBA | June 6 - 22 |
| BLAST Austin Major | Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 million | June 9 - 22 |
| Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2025 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | TBA | June ??? - ??? |
July
July brings the heat with thrilling events like the League of Legends MSI 2025—who will rise to claim a spot at the main event? The excitement doesn't stop there, as fan-favorite IEM Cologne returns, promising high-stakes action and massive stakes, with the total prize pool still under wraps.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISSURE Summer 2025 | Counter-Strike 2 | $1 million | July 15 - 20 |
| IEM Cologne | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | July 23 - August 3 |
| Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025 | League of Legends | TBA | July ??? - July ??? |
August
August looks to be a quiet month for esports events so far, but stay tuned! We'll update this section with all the latest announcements as soon as new tournaments are confirmed. Keep checking back for updates!
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
September
All eyes will be on VALORANT Champions in September, as the tournament unfolds without legendary players like TenZ, who has since retired. Who will rise to claim the crown? Only time will tell.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The International 2025 | DOTA 2 | $1.6 million | September 4 - ??? |
| FISSURE Autumn 2025 | Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 million | September 9 - 21 |
| VALORANT Champions 2025 | VALORANT | TBA | September 12 - October 5 |
| ESL Pro League Season 22 | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | September 23 - October 12 |
October
It's all CS2 in October 2025 so far. Watch this space as we'll be adding any other events to this section.
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS Asia Championship | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | October 1 - 13 |
| Thunderpick World Championship | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | October 15 - 19 |
| PGL Belgrade | Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 million | October 23 - November 2 |
November
November looks to be a busy one, with a variety of esports tournaments lighting up the month. A standout highlight is the return of Games of the Future, a groundbreaking and fantastic event that wowed audiences in 2024.
In the 2024 event, there was over 260 international teams and more than 2,000 industry professionals across 21 diverse disciplines, including esports like MLBB, Beat Saber, and DOTA 2. With 2025 promising to surpass its predecessor, this is an event you won't want to miss!
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEM Chengdu | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | November 3 - 9 |
| BLAST Rivals Fall | Counter-Strike 2 | TBA | November 11 - 16 |
| Games of the Future | Multi-Games | TBA | November 25 - ??? |
| M7 World Championship | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | TBA | November ??? - December ??? |
December
December is currently an open slate for esports event but don’t worry—we'll keep you updated as new tournaments are announced. Stay tuned for the latest additions to close out the year!
| Tournament Name | Game Title | Prize Pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Final Thoughts
That wraps up all the confirmed esports events for 2025 so far. While we're still waiting for confirmation announcements on major tournaments—like VCT Game Changers and regional Mobile Legends leagues such as MPL PH and MPL MY—you can count on Rivalry to keep this article updated with the latest details on the esports ecosystem. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss an update!
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