The esports landscape encompasses a broad array of competitive titles, each structured with its own distinctive calendar and seasonal format. With several different gaming genres represented, enthusiasts of competitive play can look forward to marquee tournaments, international championships, and regional leagues throughout the entirety of 2025.
To assist in keeping track of these major happenings, a comprehensive monthly breakdown has been assembled, listing out all major tournaments confirmed so far for the year. This encompasses both global championship series and prominent league stages that span numerous territories.
This listing is expected to evolve over time as additional dates and competitions are formally revealed.
January
Competitive action begins early in the year with top-tier League of Legends and VALORANT tournaments setting the stage. January also marks the conclusion of Apex Legends’ 2024 competitive season, with the ALGS Championship hosted in Japan.
Notable Events:
- VCT 2025: China Kickoff – VALORANT – Jan 11–25 – China
- LPL Split 1 – League of Legends – Jan 12–Feb – China
- LCK Cup 2025 – League of Legends – Jan 15–Feb 2 – South Korea
- LCP Split 1 2025 – League of Legends – Jan 17–Feb 23 – Taiwan
- LEC Winter 2025 – League of Legends – Jan 18–Mar 2 – Germany
- VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff – VALORANT – Jan 18–Feb 9 – South Korea
- BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 – CS2 – Jan 23–26 – Denmark
- FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 – Dota 2 – Jan 24–Feb 2 – Serbia
- LTA North & South 2025 Split 1 – League of Legends – Jan 25–Feb 9 – US & Brazil
- ALGS: 2024 Championship – Apex Legends – Jan 28–Feb 2 – Japan
- IEM Katowice 2025 – CS2 – Jan 29–Feb 9 – Poland
- Call of Duty League: Stage 1 Major – CoD – Jan 30–Feb 2 – Spain
- Overwatch Champions Series: NA & EMEA Stage 1 – Overwatch 2 – Jan 31–Mar 9 – Online
February
The month features top-tier tournaments across Rainbow Six Siege, Counter-Strike 2, and VALORANT. Meanwhile, Fortnite hosts its first major online final of the year.
Key Competitions:
- BLAST Slam II – Dota 2 – Feb 3–9 – Denmark
- Six Invitational 2025 – Rainbow Six Siege – Feb 3–16 – US
- King Pro League Spring 2025 – Honor of Kings – Feb 12–May 11 – China
- PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 – CS2 – Feb 14–23 – Romania
- Genesis X2 – Super Smash Bros. – Feb 14–16 – US
- FNCS 2025 Major 1 Grand Finals – Fortnite – Feb 15–16 – Online
- LTA Cross-Conference 2025 – League of Legends – Feb 15–23 – Brazil
- DreamLeague Season 25 – Dota 2 – Feb 16–Mar 2 – Online
- Skyesports Souvenir 2025 – CS2 – Feb 16–23 – India
- VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 – VALORANT – Feb 20–Mar 2 – Thailand
- Unnamed CS2 Event – Feb 25–Mar 16 – Sweden
March
A new League of Legends event titled First Stand makes its debut this month. March is also notable for Capcom Cup 11 and Rocket League’s Birmingham Major.
Highlighted Tournaments:
- Capcom Cup 11 – Street Fighter 6 – Mar 3–8 – Japan
- Overwatch Champions Series Asia Stage 1 – Overwatch 2 – Mar 6–9 – South Korea
- PGL Wallachia Season 3 – Dota 2 – Mar 8–16 – Romania
- First Stand 2025 – League of Legends – Mar 10–16 – South Korea
- Into the Arcane: Tactician’s Crown – Teamfight Tactics – Mar 14–16 – Online
- VCT Stage 1 (China, Americas, Pacific, EMEA) – VALORANT – From mid-March – Various regions
- Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major – Mar 20–23 – US
- ARC World Tour 2024 Finals – Guilty Gear – Mar 21–23 – US
- RLCS 2025: Birmingham Major – Rocket League – Mar 27–30 – UK
- Rivals Fight Night #4 – Marvel Rivals – Mar 27 – Online
- Battle For BC 7 – Super Smash Bros. – Mar 28–30 – Canada
- Overwatch Champions Series: China Stage 1 – Overwatch 2 – Mar 27–Apr 6 – China
April
Dota 2 and CS2 command attention in April, alongside global appearances by Call of Duty and Mobile Legends.
Events Include:
- LTA Split 2 – League of Legends – Apr 5–Jun 8 – North America
- Red Bull Kumite – Street Fighter 6 – Apr 5–6 – France
- ESL Mobile Masters 2025 – MLBB – Apr 7–13 – Indonesia
- PGL Bucharest 2025 – CS2 – Apr 6–13 – Romania
- ESL One Raleigh 2025 – Dota 2 – Apr 7–13 – US
- PUBG Mobile Global Open – PUBG – Apr 12–13 – Uzbekistan
- YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025 – CS2 – Apr 15–20 – Qatar
- Overwatch 2 Champions Clash: Hangzhou – Apr 18–20 – China
- PGL Wallachia Season 4 – Dota 2 – Apr 19–27 – Romania
- IEM Melbourne 2025 – CS2 – Apr 21–27 – Australia
- Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major – Apr 24–27 – US
- LVL UP EXPO – FGC – Apr 25–27 – US
- FNCS Major 2 Grand Finals – Fortnite – Apr 26–27 – Online
- BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 – CS2 – Apr 30–May 4 – Mexico
May
This month is dominated by CS2 competitions, including women’s league ESL Impact.
Standouts:
- BLAST Slam III – Dota 2 – May 5–11 – TBA
- PGL Astana 2025 – CS2 – May 10–18 – Kazakhstan
- DreamLeague Season 26 – Dota 2 – May 12–25 – Online
- IEM Dallas 2025 – CS2 – May 19–25 – US
- ESL Impact League Season 7 – CS2 – May 23–25 – US
- VCT Game Changers NA – VALORANT – May 23–Jun 1 – US
- Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major – May 23–25 – US
- Skyesports Masters 2025 – CS2 – May 26–Jun 1 – India
June
Halfway through the year, major global tournaments across VALORANT, CS2, Rocket League, and League of Legends unfold.
Key Highlights:
- VCT Masters Toronto – VALORANT – Jun 7–22 – Canada
- BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 – CS2 – Jun 9–22 – US
- CEO 2025 – FGC – Jun 13–15 – US
- Pokémon NA Qualifiers – Jun 13–15 – US
- RLCS 2025: Raleigh Major – Rocket League – Jun 26–29 – US
- Mid-Season Invitational – League of Legends – Jun 27–Jul 12 – Canada
July
The Esports World Cup kicks off in Saudi Arabia, including a wide array of titles.
Confirmed Events:
- Call of Duty League Playoffs – July – Canada
- Esports World Cup (LoL, VALORANT, Chess) – July – Saudi Arabia
- Masters Riyadh 2025 – Dota 2 – Jul 7–20 – Saudi Arabia
- IEM Cologne 2025 – CS2 – Jul 23–Aug 3 – Germany
- LPL, LEC, LCP Split 3 – League of Legends – Ongoing – Various
- VCT Stage 2 (All Regions) – VALORANT – Jul–Aug – Various
August
The Esports World Cup continues, joined by events for Pokémon UNITE and GeoGuessr.
Highlighted Tournaments:
- Evolution Championship Series 2025 – FGC – Aug 1–3 – US
- FNCS Major 3 Finals – Fortnite – Aug 2–3 – Online
- Supernova – Super Smash Bros. – Aug 7–10 – US
- BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 – CS2 – Aug 14–17 – Denmark
- Pokémon UNITE World Championship – Aug 15–17 – US
- BLAST Open London 2025 – CS2 – Aug 27–Sep 7 – UK
- GeoGuessr World Cup 2025 – Aug 29–30 – Denmark
September
Rocket League’s global championship is the centerpiece of this month.
Major Events:
- FNCS Global Championship – Sep 6–7 – France
- RLCS World Championship – Sep 9–14 – France
- The International 2025 – Dota 2 – Sep 11–14 – Germany
- VALORANT Champions 2025 – Sep 12–Oct 5 – France
- StarLadder StarSeries S20 – CS2 – Sep 13–21 – Hungary
- Skyesports Championship 2025 – Sep 15–21 – India
- ESL Pro League S22 – Sep 27–Oct 12 – Sweden
October
While only a few tournaments are confirmed, the League of Legends World Championship headlines the month.
Confirmed Matches:
- LoL World Championship 2025 – Oct–Nov – China
- CS Asia Championships – Oct 1–13 – China
- Thunderpick World Championship – Oct 15–19 – Online
- Halo World Championship 2025 – Oct 24–26 – US
- PGL Belgrade 2025 – CS2 – Oct 25–Nov 2 – Serbia
November
November is packed with action across PUBG, Rainbow Six, Dota 2, and CS2.
Tournament Schedule:
- Free Fire World Series Finals – Nov – Indonesia
- Brawl Stars World Finals – Nov – TBA
- BLAST R6 Major – Nov – TBA
- PUBG Mobile Global Championship – Nov–Dec – Thailand
- DreamLeague Season 27 / BLAST Slam IV – Nov 3–9 – Online
- IEM Chengdu 2025 – CS2 – Nov 3–9 – China
- BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 – Nov 11–16 – TBA
- PGL Wallachia S5 / YaLLa Compass UAE – Nov 15–23 – Romania/UAE
- BLAST Slam V – Nov 24–30 – TBA
- ESL Impact League S8 – Nov 28–30 – Sweden
December
The year concludes with the final CS2 Major and Teamfight Tactics’ winter event.
Final Events:
- CS2 Major Championship Winter 2025 – Dec 1–14 – TBA
- TFT Paris Open – Dec 25–27 – France