The Esports Awards 2026 has locked in its nominee list, and this year’s competition covers pretty much every corner of the esports world. There are nine categories in total, with awards spanning games, streamers, personalities, content creators, teams, commercial partners, tournament organisers and supporting services. So, whether your pick is a major esports title or one of the creators dominating streams, there is a category for them. Voting is already live, but there is a deadline. Fans can support their preferred nominees until November 10, 2026. The full lineup gives a clear look at the names and organisations competing across the different parts of the industry. Here’s how the 2026 field is shaping up.
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Esports Game of the Year nominees
The biggest game category has 12 nominees competing for the award.
- Counter-Strike 2
- League of Legends
- Valorant
- Fortnite
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Rocket League
- Honor of Kings
- Dota 2
- PUBG Mobile
- Call of Duty
- Apex Legends
- Rainbow 6 Siege
That makes this one of the most packed categories in the 2026 lineup.
