Esports 2025 Schedule: Major Tournaments And Dates

As 2025 kicks off, the esports world is buzzing. Fans? Hyped. Players? Ready. From nail-biting battles in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) to epic showdowns in VALORANT, Dota 2, and Rocket League, this year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular.

Let’s break it down month by month. Because missing these? Not an option.

January: Starting with a Bang

The year’s first month is stacked. Think action, adrenaline, and insane prize pools.

• BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 (CS2): $500,000 | Jan 24–26
• PUBG Mobile Global Open (PUBG Mobile): Prize TBD | Jan 1
• ALGS 2024 Championship (Apex Legends): $2 million | Jan 28–Feb 2
• IEM Katowice (CS2): Prize TBD | Jan 29–Feb 9

The highlight? That $2 million Apex Legends championship. Enough to make any gamer’s jaw drop.

February: Turning Up the Heat

February steps it up with some of the biggest tournaments of the year.

• VALORANT Masters Bangkok (VALORANT): Prize TBD | Feb 1–Mar 1
• BLAST Slam II (Dota 2): $1 million | Feb 3–9
• Six Invitational (Rainbow Six Siege): $3 million | Feb 3–16
• PGL Buenos Aires (CS2): $1.25 million | Feb 13–23
• DreamLeague Season 25 (Dota 2): $1 million | Feb 16–Mar 2
• ESL Pro League Season 21 (CS2): Prize TBD | Feb 25–Mar 16

The good news? Whether you’re into tactical shooters or MOBAs, February’s got you covered.

March: Rocket League Takes the Stage

March is all about speed and strategy. Rocket League fans, this one’s for you.

• PGL Wallachia Season 3 (Dota 2): $1 million | Mar 8–16
• RLCS Birmingham Major (Rocket League): Prize TBD | Mar 27–30

It’s fast-paced, high-flying action. Like watching a soccer match—if the players drove rocket-powered cars.

April: CS2 Fever

April turns into a CS2 showcase. Massive prize pools. Non-stop action.

• PGL Bucharest (CS2): $1.25 million | Apr 3–13
• PGL Wallachia Season 4 (Dota 2): $1 million | Apr 19–27
• IEM Spring (CS2): Prize TBD | Apr 21–27
• BLAST Rivals Spring (CS2): Prize TBD | Apr 29–May 4

If you’re a Counter-Strike fan? April is pure gold.

May: Keeping the Momentum

The excitement doesn’t stop. May brings more tournaments to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

• BLAST Slam III (Dota 2): $1 million | May 5–11
• PGL Astana (CS2): $1.25 million | May 8–18
• DreamLeague Season 26 (Dota 2): $1 million | May 12–25
• IEM Dallas (CS2): Prize TBD | May 19–25

June: VALORANT Takes the Spotlight

VALORANT fans, rejoice. June is all about you.

• VALORANT Masters Toronto: Prize TBD | Jun 1–Jul 1
• BLAST Austin Major (CS2): $1.25 million | Jun 9–22

Big prizes. Bigger plays. Worth every second.

July: Summer Heat, Esports Style

July’s tournaments are some of the year’s most iconic.

• FISSURE Summer 2025 (CS2): $1 million | Jul 15–20
• IEM Cologne (CS2): Prize TBD | Jul 23–Aug 3

It’s not just the temperature that’s rising.

September: VALORANT Champions

This month? All about VALORANT.

• VALORANT Champions: Prize TBD | Sep 1–Oct 1
• FISSURE Autumn 2025 (CS2): $1.25 million | Sep 9–21

Think World Cup-level hype for esports.

October: Thrills Continue

October is packed with epic moments and unforgettable games.

• CS Asia Championship (CS2): Prize TBD | Oct 1–13
• Thunderpick World Championship (CS2): $850,000 | Oct 15–19
• PGL Belgrade (CS2): $1.25 million | Oct 23–Nov 2

November: Back to Chengdu

CS2 dominates November with high-stakes tournaments.

• IEM Chengdu (CS2): Prize TBD | Nov 3–9
• BLAST Rivals Fall (CS2): Prize TBD | Nov 11–16

December: Stay Tuned

While December’s events are yet to be announced, expect the year to end with a bang. Big surprises are coming.

Why Esports in 2025 Is Unmissable

Diverse Games: Whether you’re into shooters, MOBAs, or Rocket League, there’s something for you.

• Massive Prizes: Tournaments with $1 million+ pools? That’s the norm.
• Global Stage: Players from every corner of the world. Fans united like never before.
• Non-Stop Action: More tournaments. More thrills. More reasons to watch.

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