Esports Schedules

2023 Top Esports Events

Esports Ceremonies in 2023

These are the top ceremonies that will feature esports recognition this year.

The Game Awards (December 2023)
Esports Awards (TBC)
Global Gaming Awards (6th February)
DICE Awards (23rd February)
Gaming Awards (April 2023)

CSGO Tournaments in 2023

Here’s a snapshot glance at the best CSGO tournaments coming in 2023. By numbers alone, CSGO is the most popular esports title when it comes to total players, the number of tournaments, and the volume of esports bets made within the ecosystem.

BLAST Premier Spring Groups (19th January)
IEM Katowice 2023 (31st January)
ESL Pro League Season 17 (22nd February)
IEM Spring 2023 (17th April)
BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 (8th May)
IEM Dallas 2023 (29th May)
BLAST Premier Spring Final (7th June)
BLAST Premier Fall Groups (13th July)
IEM Cologne 2023 (25th July)
Gamers8 2023 (14th August)
ESL Pro League Season 18 (30th August)
IEM Fall 2023 (16th October)
BLAST Premier Fall Final (22nd November)
BLAST Premier World Final (12th December)

League of Legends Tournaments in 2023

If you’re a fan of the top League of Legends tournaments, you’ll want to bookmark these events this year. There’s no doubt that League of Legends is one of the most popular esports games in the world, and it draws in more viewers than almost every other game.

Season Start – LCS/LCK/LPL/LEC (10th – 11th January)
LPL Spring 2023 (14th January)
LCK Spring 2023 (18th January)
LEC Winter 2023 (21st January)
LCS Spring 2023 (26th January)
LEC Spring 2023 (11th March)
League of Legends MSI 2023 (2nd May)
LPL/LCK/LCS/LEC Summer 2023 (TBD)
LEC Finals 2023 (9th September)
LoL Worlds 2023 (10th October)

Dota 2 Tournaments in 2023

Here are the top tournaments to watch out for this year in the space, including the Dota 2 TI for 2023. As an esports title, Dota 2 is immensely valuable, and The International features one of the largest prize pools in modern esports.

Lima Major (22nd February)
DreamLeague Season 19 (9th April)
ESL One Berlin Major (26th April)
Bali Major (29th June)
The International 2023 (TBA October)

Valorant Tournaments in 2023

Valorant boasts some of the best esports tournaments around – here are the best esports events in 2023 for the platform. Over time, Valorant is becoming increasingly popular, meaning more people are watching the tournaments.

VCT 2023: Sao Paulo (13th February)
VCT 2023: Americas/PAC/EMEA Leagues (26th March)
VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo (11th June)
Valorant Champions 2023 (6th August)
VCT 2023 Game Changers Championship (28th November)

Call of Duty Tournaments in 2023

Call of Duty might boast a small ecosystem, but there are plenty of events out there ripe for esports betting. Every year, the Call of Duty League goes live, and it’s one of the longest esports events in the schedule, lasting several months and featuring multiple stages.

Pro-Am Major (15th December)
Boston Major (2nd February)
Texas Major (9th March)
Stage IV Major (20th April)
Toronto Major (25th May)
Call of Duty League Championship (15th June)
COD Mobile World Championship (December)

PUBG Tournaments in 2023

Since the game went free-to-play, PUBG has grown massively in terms of popularity, meaning that the tournaments boast huge prize pools. Here are the confirmed PUBG tournaments in 2023 so far:

PUBG Global Series 2023 Phase 1 (27th April)
PUBG Nations Cup (June)
PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2023 (11th July)
PUBG Global Series 2023 Phase 1 (September)
PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2023 (1st November)
PUBG Global Championship (1st November)

Apex Legends Tournaments in 2023

There are very few tournaments confirmed for Apex Legends in 2023, but here’s what’s coming so far. As one of the leading battle royale titles, Apex Legends enjoys a relatively stacked competitive schedule, but not much has been announced yet.

ALGS 2023 Split 1 Playoffs (2nd February)
ALGS 2023 Split 2 Playoffs (13th July)

Rainbow Six Tournaments in 2023

At the time of writing this breakdown of the best esports events in 2023, only one is confirmed for Rainbow Six! There are typically several Majors that land within the space of a year, all of which boast considerably valuable prize pools and high viewership figures.

Six Invitational (7th February)
BLAST R6 Major Copenhagen 2023 (24th April)
Gamers8 2023 (13th July)
BLAST R6 Major USA 2023 (1st November)

Rainbow Six Tournaments in 2023

A number of events have been confirmed for StarCraft 2 so far in 2023. There’s a less concentrated ecosystem for StarCraft 2, but it still remains a popular enough title that still has quite a big draw where esports are concerned.

IEM Katowice 2023 (8th February)
WTL 2023 Summer (18th April)
2023 GSL S1: Code S (25th April)
ESL Summer Europe (2nd May)

Understanding the Esports Schedule

Esports, short for “Electronic Sports,” is essentially professional video gaming. Esports is an umbrella label for different games, from multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) esports games such as Defense of the Ancients (DotA) to first-person shooters (FPS) such as Counter-Strike. Wagering on esports through a sportsbook is available.

There’s no official esports schedule as there is with cycling (UCI) or tennis (ATP and WTA). Perhaps the closest is the Electronic Sports World Convention (formerly the Electronic Sports World Cup). It’s like the Olympics of esports, contested between countries.

To follow esports, we will have to follow the various calendars of the games. Games are contested professionally among teams, so not dissimilar to NBA teams opposing one another.

Identify the Esports tournaments you want to follow.

There are many different Esports tournaments held throughout the year, so it's important to identify the ones that you're interested in following. You can do this by checking out the websites of different Esports organizations, or by following Esports news outlets on social media.

Find out when the tournaments are being held.

Check the schedule for each tournament.

Once you know when the tournaments are being held, you need to check the schedule for each tournament. This will tell you when each game is being played, and who is playing.

Watch the games!

Once you've identified the Esports tournaments you want to follow, you need to find out when they're being held. This information is usually available on the websites of the organizations that are hosting the tournaments. Once you know when the games are being played, all that's left to do is watch them! You can watch the games live on the websites of the organizations that are hosting the tournaments, or you can watch them later on on-demand services like Twitch or YouTube.

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Tips Before Betting on Esports

Esports has been around for quite a while, but in the same regard, Betting on esports is still new. It’s different compared to wagering on more traditional sports, but the fundamental tips of betting still apply.

Convert the betting odds to their implied probability. Do the betting lines accurately reflect a team or player’s chances of winning? This is how you find an edge and see if a bet is worth it.
There is plenty of data in regards to the performances of esports teams and/or players, so just dig deep. As a caveat, the “prime” of esports players is a limited run.
Point spreads, or a form of it, exist for certain esports games. Sometimes, this is only what’s available, not moneyline.

Esports schedule FAQs

How can I access the Esports Schedule and stay updated on upcoming matches and tournaments?

The Esports Schedule can be accessed through various platforms, such as our PointSpreads website, esports websites, streaming platforms, and dedicated esports schedule websites. These platforms provide comprehensive information about match timings, tournament schedules, and participating teams. By regularly visiting these sources or subscribing to notifications, you can stay updated on the latest events in the world of esports.

Are there different time zones for the Esports Schedule, and how can I find matches in my local time?

Esports events occur in various regions around the world, so the Esports Schedule typically takes into account different time zones. There are platforms that automatically adjust match timings based on your location, ensuring you don’t miss out on the action.

Where can I watch live esports games?

The most popular platforms to watch live esports games are Twitch.tv and YouTube Gaming. These platforms are dedicated to gaming and often host live streams of major tournaments. Twitch.tv, in particular, is widely used by both professional players and fans to broadcast and watch esports matches in real-time. Additionally, esports events may also be streamed on other streaming platforms or official websites of the tournament organizers.

Can I participate in esports events as a player?

Absolutely! Esports offers opportunities for both casual gamers and aspiring professionals to participate. To compete in esports events, you typically need a gaming setup, a reliable internet connection, and proficiency in the game you wish to play. There are various entry points, including online tournaments, local competitions, and grassroots leagues, where players of different skill levels can showcase their abilities and passion for gaming.