The 2025 esports tournaments calendar is jam-packed with exciting events. Over the next 12 months, fans will watch their favorite teams and players clash in titles like Dota 2, League of Legends (LoL), VALORANT, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).
In this guide, you’ll find an overview of all the biggest esports tournaments of the year, so you don’t miss any of the action! We will be posting a list of CS2 tournaments coming in 2025 in the coming days, so make sure to check back soon.
Please note: The information on this page is accurate as of January 2025, but the dates, teams, venues, and prize pools are subject to change. We will update this guide based on any news or announcements made by the tournament organizers.
Esports Tournaments 2025
CS2 Events
The 2025 CS2 calendar is brimming with events, so we decided to list all of the events in a separate CS2 esports tournaments post. The following are some of the ones we are mostly looking forward to.
IEM Katowice
- Type: Offline
- Location: Katowice, Poland
- Start Date: Jan. 29, 2025
- End Date: Feb. 9, 2025
- Teams: 24
- Prize Pool: TBC
PGL Bucharest
- Type: Offline
- Location: PGL Studio in Bucharest, Romania
- Start Date: April 3, 2025
- End Date: April 13, 2025
- Teams: 16
- Prize Pool: $1,250,000
Thunderpick World Championship Finals
- Type: Online/Offline
- Location: TBC
- Start Date: Oct. 15, 2025
- End Date: Oct. 19, 2025
- Teams: 8
- Prize Pool: $850,000
Dota 2 Events
FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025
Fissure Playground begins on Jan. 31 in Belgrade, Serbia, and boasts a $1 million prize pool. As the first major LAN event of 2025, it will kickstart the year with a bang and set the stage for the season ahead. Expect thrilling competition when 16 of the world’s top Dota 2 teams duke it out.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Sava Centar in Belgrade, Serbia
- Start Date: Jan. 31, 2025
- End Date: Feb. 2, 2025
- Teams: 16
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000
ESL One Raleigh 2025
After an epic showdown in Bangkok, ESL One will return to Raleigh on April 7. Twelve pro teams will compete at the Raleigh Convention Center, each chasing a slice of the $1 million prize pool and 27,920 EPT Points. With bigger qualifying events on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Start Date: April 7, 2025
- End Date: April 13, 2025
- Teams: 12
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000
The International 2025
The International 2025 marks the 14th edition of Dota 2’s premier annual esports event, serving as the culmination of the competitive season. Just like in previous years, the world’s top teams will fight for the title of world champions and the unparalleled honor of being immortalized on the prestigious Aegis of Champions.
- Type: Offline
- Location: China (speculative)
- Start Date: TBD
- End Date: TBD
- Teams: 16
- Prize Pool: TBD
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League Of Legends Events
First Stand 2025
First Stand is Riot Games’ newest global cross-regional event, kicking off March 10 at LoL Park in Seoul. It will host the LCK Cup, LPL Split 1, LTA Cross-Conference, LEC Winter, and LCP Split 1 champions, with the results determining seeding at MSI 2025. Best of all, the debut of the Fearless Draft format promises bold strategies as teams push their creativity to the limit!
- Type: Offline
- Location: LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea
- Start Date: March 10, 2025
- End Date: March 16, 2025
- Teams: 5
- Prize Pool: TBD
Mid-Season Invitational 2025
MSI 2025 is back for its ninth iteration, uniting 10 of the world’s best LoL teams for an epic showdown. Hosted in Canada, the tournament will adopt a familiar format, featuring a play-in stage and knockout bracket. The MSI champion will punch their ticket to the 2025 World Championship, earning their region an extra slot and global bragging rights.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Canada
- Start Date: ~July 2025
- End Date: ~July 2025
- Teams: 10
- Prize Pool: $250,000
2025 World Championship
Worlds 2025 takes center stage in Chengdu, China, a battlefield where legends collide, dreams are forged, and champions emerge. The event will host 17 LoL pro teams vying for the Summoner’s Cup. As the year’s crowning event, Worlds is the place where history will be written.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Chengdu, China (Grand Finals)
- Start Date: ~October 2025
- End Date: ~November 2025
- Teams: 17
- Prize Pool: TBD
Place your LoL bets at Thunderpick!
VALORANT Events
VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025
VALORANT Masters Bangkok is the first international tournament of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2025 season, kicking off Feb. 20 in Thailand. It will host the top contenders from the Kickoffs in the Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific, all battling for Championship Points to secure a spot at VALORANT Champions. This is a must-watch event for fans and bettors alike!
- Type: Offline
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Start Date: Feb. 20, 2025
- End Date: Mar. 2, 2025
- Teams: 8
- Prize Pool: TBD
VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025
With no shortage of mind-blowing plays in Bangkok, the VCT will shift to Toronto from June 7 to June 22, offering fans even more heart-pounding action. The top three regional teams from Stage 1 will attempt to claw their way up the VCT ladder, starting in the Swiss Stage before proceeding to a double-elimination bracket for the Playoffs.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Start Date: June 7, 2025
- End Date: June 22, 2025
- Teams: 12
- Prize Pool: TBD
VALORANT Champions 2025
Every VALORANT fan has the VCT Champions 2025 tournament saved as a must-watch event. Starting Sept. 12, four of the top representatives from each region will fight it out for the world champion title and the biggest prize pool. With clutch plays, shocking upsets, and high-octane action guaranteed, this event will define the year.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Paris, France
- Start Date: Sept. 12, 2025
- End Date: Oct. 5, 2025
- Teams: 16
- Prize Pool: TBD
Place your VALORANT bets at Thunderpick!
Overwatch Events
The OWCS 2025 format has undergone a major overhaul, introducing a more streamlined structure and a focus on accessibility. The competition now spans three stages globally, with open qualifiers, regional leagues, and regional tournaments feeding into three live global events.
Additionally, a promotion and relegation system will ensure a dynamic, competitive environment, offering emerging talent a clear pathway to the top. To learn more about the OWCS 2025 competitive format, check out the video below.
Overwatch Champions Series 2025 World Finals
The 2025 OWCS World Finals is the pinnacle of Overwatch esports, uniting the world’s best teams to compete for the ultimate crown. Last year’s event broke records, drawing nearly 160,000 peak viewers. This year promises even more intense battles that continue to define the competitive Overwatch scene.
- Type: Offline
- Location: TBD
- Start Date: ~November 2025
- End Date: ~November 2025
- Teams: 8
- Prize Pool: TBD
Place your Overwatch 2 bets at Thunderpick!
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Events
MLBB: IESF World Esports Championship 2025
The IESF World Esports Championship is one of the most prestigious global events, bringing together top players and teams across multiple titles. While detailed information about 2025’s lineup is yet to be announced, MLBB is expected to return as a featured game. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available!
- Type: Offline
- Location: TBD
- Start Date: TBD
- End Date: TBD
- Teams: 16
- Prize Pool: TBD
M7 World Championship
Details remain scarce about the M7 World Championship, but it’s expected to return in November. The tournament will likely retain the classic format—Wildcard, Swiss Stage, and Knockout Stage—where the world’s best MLBB teams will try to claim their share of the prize pool and the world championship trophy.
- Type: Offline
- Location: TBD
- Start Date: ~November 2025
- End Date: ~December 2025
- Teams: TBD
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000
MLBB: SEA Games 2025
MLBB will return as a marquee title at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, marking its fourth consecutive appearance. Scheduled for Dec. 9-20, the SEA Games will feature both men’s and women’s tournaments. We expect the same high level of competition and massive viewership as previous editions.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla, Thailand
- Start Date: Dec. 9, 2025
- End Date: Dec. 20, 2025
- Teams: TBD
- Prize Pool: TBD
Place your MLBB bets at Thunderpick!
Apex Legends Events
ALGS: 2024 Championship
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS): 2024 Championship lands in Sapporo, Japan for the first time on Jan. 29. It will turn the Daiwa House Premist Dome into a crucible of heated rivalries. After an action-packed season, 40 of the world’s most ruthless squads will clash for a share of a staggering $2 million prize pool and the Year 4 title.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, Japan
- Start Date: Jan. 29, 2025
- End Date: Feb. 2, 2025
- Teams: 40
- Prize Pool: $2,000,000
Place your Apex Legends bets at Thunderpick!
EA Sports FC Events
FC Pro 25 Open
As of this writing, the world’s top 24 FC players are competing on the big stage in London. Starting Nov. 25, 2024, six players will clash within their groups. It all builds up to the grand final on Feb. 1, which features a $532,000 prize pool and a spot in the World Championship.
- Type: Offline
- Location: Television Centre in London, United Kingdom (Finals)
- Start Date: Nov. 25, 2024
- End Date: Feb. 2, 2025
- Players: 24
- Prize Pool: $532,000
Place your EA Sports FC bets at Thunderpick!
Fortnite Events
FNCS 2025: Major 1
The 20th season of the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) launches with Major 1 on Jan. 29, setting the tone for the year. Players will navigate a revamped divisional format, consisting of Play-Ins, Group Stages, and a Last Chance Qualifier, all leading to the Major Finals on Feb. 15-16.
As the dust settles, the top trios in each region—the Americas, Brazil, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Oceania—will claim the prestigious Blade of Champions and a share of $8 million before making their way to the Global Championship. The FNCS 2025: Major 1 is not to be missed!
- Type: Online
- Start Date: Jan. 29, 2025
- End Date: Feb. 16, 2025
- Trios: TBD
- Prize Pool: TBD
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