Top Esports Team Events 2021

Esports are back in 2021 and they are bringing a series of fantastic events that you would be interested in exploring yourself. Even if you don't get a chance to compete, you will certainly want to show your support by tuning in to watch competitions that draw as many as 21 million unique viewers during their duration. In comparison, the Olympics are only watched by some 15 million unique viewers, so you can see how esports is truly taking over. This naturally begs the question of what the most prominent events this year are and who is competing in them.

The International 10 – Esports' Crowning Event

There is hardly an esports event that can match the prize pool and interest excited by The International. Dota 2's grand finale celebrates an entire year of competitive Dota 2 and this year, the event is featuring the enviable $40 million prize pool . That is the largest amount that any esports event has ever granted. To make things even more interesting, most of this amount has been crowd-funded by fans that have been keen on buying various digital goods, knowing that they can push the total amount all the way to the top.

There is very little doubt that The International 10 is indeed the crowing event and that its pull is going to subside any time soon. With all teams locked in to compete, we are expecting a Big Slam esports competition to remember!

PGL Major Stockholm

The PGL Major is one of the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional competitions and one of the most looked forward events in 2021. Hosted by PGL, the tournament reunites some of the most accomplished teams in CS:GO and provides them with a hefty payout. Even though the event was briefly under threat of being relocated, it seems like PGL may have settled things with Swedish authorities. On the off-chance it has to be moved, fans need not worry because PGL already has backup venues eager to host the Intel Grand Slam event. Not least, there is a $2 million prize pool that competitors can divvy up between themselves, making for a tantalizing offer indeed!

World Champions: League of Legends Finals

The League of Legends World Champions is possibly the most-watched esports event in history. The event posts a rather modest prize pool of around $7 million which is still a lot when you think about it. However, what makes the World Championship truly stand out is a simple fact that there is a massive audience who is keen to tune in and watch. The most recent edition clocked in 21 million viewers and that is something.

Top Esports Teams Competing in These Events

Even though there are different teams conquering League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike, many of these organizations are the same. They have been created to cultivate an environment where gamers can thrive and that is why they are present at some of the biggest team esports events this year. In fact, you can argue that Canadian esports teams are currently some of the best and strongest contenders in many of the competitive gaming events out there. Luminosity Gaming and Vancouver Titans are some of the most prominent competitors in the Canadian esports scene and they are present at many of the top gaming events worldwide. Apart from the aforementioned brands, though, you have a number of other trusted and reliable, and successful esports outfits:

• Team Liquid
• Team Secret
• Natus Vincere

They are participating in some of the most-rewarding tournaments worldwide, amassing millions in the process. OG and Team Liquid, for example, have won over $30 million each from playing competitive video games. It's not just that – both teams are now looking to claim The International 10 and add another $20 million for finishing first in October's event.

Is the Future of Esports Tournaments in Big Money?

Prize pools for tournaments are growing all the time. While there are only a few events to match The International in terms of prize purses, more publishers and tournament hosts are coming together to ensure that players are incentivized to compete. Even CS:GO, which is a game with a modest player base by today's standards, is sporting millions worth of prize pools and is possibly the second most generous title in terms of esports prizes right after Dota 2. Creating an ecosystem that drives great esports events is a matter of concentrated effort and one that should be driven by the community, publishers, and partners.