Where Are the Biggest Esports Tournaments Held?
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Esports tournaments are a big deal. They attract the best players from all over the world and offer huge prize pools. But where are these tournaments held? Let’s take a look at some of the most popular esports tournament venues.
Introduction
The following is a list of the ten most prestigious and popular esports tournaments in the world, based on total prize pool.
1. The International (Dota 2): $34,330,063
2. League of Legends World Championship: $6,450,000
3. Overwatch World Cup: $3,500,000
4. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championships: $2,000,000
5. Hearthstone World Championship: $1,600,000
6. Fortnite World Cup: $30,000,000
7. Heroes of the Storm Global Championship: $1,100,000
8. StarCraft II World Championship Series: $700,000
9. Halo World Championship: $500,000
10. Rocket League Championship Series: $250,000
The Biggest Esports Tournaments in the World
Esports tournaments have been growing in popularity over the past few years. But where are they held? The three biggest tournaments in the world are held in South Korea, the United States, and China. These tournaments attract the best players from all over the world and are watched by millions of people.
The International
The International is an annual esports world championship tournament for the video game Dota 2, hosted and produced by Valve Corporation. The tournament was first held in Cologne, Germany in 2011, and has since been held in Seattle, USA (2012, 2014, 2015), Shanghai, China (2013), Pullach near Munich, Germany (2016), and Seattle again (2017). The 2018 tournament will take place in Vancouver, Canada.
The prize pool for The International 2017 reached a record-breaking $24.8 million dollars, with over $10 million dollars of that coming from community contributions through the Dota 2 store. The 2017 tournament featured 18 teams from around the world playing in front of a sold-out KeyArena crowd, with a total online audience of over 15 million viewers.
The League of Legends World Championship
The League of Legends World Championship is an international tournament that takes place every year in autumn. The event is hosted by developer Riot Games and is the culmination of a season that consists of regional leagues, play-offs, and a group stage. The tournament is held in a different city each year, with the 2018 event taking place in South Korea.
The World Championship is the most watched esports tournament in the world, with 2019’s event drawing in over 100 million unique viewers. The prize pool for the tournament is also the largest of any esports event, with over $6 million up for grabs in 2019. The 2020 World Championship is set to take place in China.
The Dota 2 International
The Dota 2 International is an annual esports tournament for the video game Dota 2. The tournament is hosted by Valve Corporation, the game’s developer. The tournament features teams from around the world competing for a prize pool of over $24 million. The event is held in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Conclusion
Overall, the biggest esports tournaments are held all around the world. However, Europe and Asia seem to be the most popular continents for these events. This is likely because these regions have the largest populations of gamers. North America is also a popular destination for esports tournaments.
