The 2026 esports calendar features a packed schedule of international competitions across titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and League of Legends. Events span from January to December, with key tournaments hosted in locations from Indonesia to the United States. Organizers such as ESL, PGL, and Riot Games have outlined dates subject to final confirmation.
The 2026 esports year begins in January with the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship in Indonesia from January 3 to 25, followed by the Apex Legends Global Series Championship in Japan on January 15 to 18. Other early highlights include the League of Legends LCK Cup in Seoul, South Korea, from January 14 to February 1, and the VALORANT Champions Tour Americas Kickoff in the USA from January 15 to February 15. Counter-Strike 2 action starts with IEM Kraków in Poland from January 28 to February 2.
February brings the Rainbow Six Siege Six Invitational in France from February 2 to 15 and the CS2 PGL Cluj-Napoca in Romania from February 9 to 22. The VALORANT Masters Santiago follows in Chile from February 28 to March 15.
March features Dota 2's PGL Wallachia Season 7 in Romania from March 5 to 15, CS2 ESL Pro League Season 23 in Sweden from March 13 to 15, and League of Legends First Stand in Brazil from March 16 to 22. Fighting game events like Evo Japan in May and EVO 2026 in the USA in June add variety.
Summer peaks in June with the CS2 IEM Cologne Major in Germany from June 2 to 21 and League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in South Korea from June 26 to July 12. July includes the Call of Duty League Championship in the USA from July 16 to 19 and the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
August hosts Dota 2's The International in China from August 13 to 23, overlapping with CS2 at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. September sees VALORANT Champions in China starting late in the month, while October features League of Legends World Championship in the USA from October 16 to November 14.
November culminates with the CS2 PGL Major in Singapore from November 25 to December 13. The calendar, compiled by esports journalist Dan, emphasizes Asia's role as a hub and warns of potential overlaps and updates from publishers. Dates are provisional, with fans advised to check official channels for changes.
