Esports tournaments are global phenomenons attracting millions of spectators, hosted in world-class arenas and backed by huge brands. They’re also multi-billion dollar businesses that are bringing new players and fans to video games. And it’s an industry that needs serious coverage. That’s where the best esports news websites come in.
Whether you’re a fan of Counter-Strike or League of Legends, you can keep up with the latest tournament news by checking out our daily roundups. But we also cover a range of other games and tournaments, too, from smaller-scale events to those with prize pools in the tens of thousands of dollars.
With 2025’s eSports World Cup just around the corner, we’ve been looking at the event and exploring the many different ways that it could change the industry forever. From chess making its debut to record-breaking prize money, there’s a lot to be excited about.
It’s the first big Counter-Strike tournament of the year and one of the most prestigious. G2 Esports, defending Katowice champions and recent CS2 winners FaZe Clan all figure among the eight directly qualified teams.
Unlike traditional sports, where players compete for their countries, most esports competitors belong to large organisations such as Team Liquid. They have sizable, in some cases cult, followings, and their players earn hefty salaries which allow them to travel the world to compete at major events. But while they share a number of similarities with traditional sports, esports are still very much a work in progress and have their own unique challenges.