'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
It's very easy to name five games that we love to play but can you name five games that you love to watch?
Let's be a little more specific. How about five events that you are absolutely in love with?
We're sure that there's at least one event out there to match our taste but one is not enough. We decided to list out the top five gaming events that take place around the globe.
Remember, this is not a ranking. When it comes to professional E-sports we all know that the E-sport industry is not very far behind the traditional sports industry. Be it glamorous tournaments or nerve-wracking prize pool, E-sports has done it all.
If you are new to the E-sports scene we will show you the way. For the veterans out there, let's see if your favorite tournament can make it to our favorite tournament list.
#5 The International - DOTA2
The International or Popularly known as TI is the concluding tournament of DOTA2 pro circuit. For all the NOT-DOTA2 gamers, DPC or DOTA2 Pro Circuit is a streak of Major and Minor tournaments through every season. The DPC year ends with the concluding tournament The International.
DOTA2 teams all around the globe compete against each other in the Major and Minor tournaments. Based on their performance the teams and players earn DOTA2 Pro Circuit point which decides if they will get a direct invite to The International or not.
The international is not only DOTA2's Worldcup but it's also known as the tournament with the highest prize pool in the entire history of E-sports.
With millions of viewers watching, this is also one of the most-watched tournament in the e-sports. The tournament begins with a grand opening and even though it's a DOTA2 tournament, there's a lot more to it than just the games. This is the most vibrant and fun event to watch.
Here is the grand opening of The International 2019:
#4 League of Legends World Championship
We can bet you are not even surprised after seeing this name and why should you be? League of Legends is as popular as Valve's MOBA giant if not more. With millions of players playing online every day, the Professional E-sport scene of the game is just spectacular.
The League of Legends World Championship is the concluding tournament of a League of Legend season. The huge player base and community demand something bigger than just the game and Riot Games knows how to deliver. With a prize pool above $6 million, 2018 was the year when League of Legends saw the biggest prize pool in the history of LoL.
This tournament provides only entertainment. If we keep the intense games out of the conversation, one can still go on talking about how glamourous the stage was or how impressed they were after seeing Madison Beer live on the stage. Besides the real pop stars, League of Legends also brought their fictional pop group K/DA back to life.
Here's the opening ceremony of League of Legends World Championship 2018:
#3 PUBG Mobile Club Open
PUBG Mobile Club Open or PMCO is the global competitive season for PUBG Mobile players. This tournament brings out the best professional and semi-pro players from all regions. The tournament starts with regional qualifiers which lead the teams to a regional final before entering the Global Final.
PUBG Mobile is comparatively new in the E-sports scene and the professional scene is still under development. Besides the huge prize pool, the fact that PUBG Mobile don't have many established professional teams plays a huge role in the tournament. Unlike other games, here you can take your chance without investing a lot. The tournament starts at the very basic level and anyone can register for the tournament. This is what makes this tournament so special. So before it gets taken over by the big names, take your shot.
PMCO final featured Alan Walker live on stage and started the tournament with a bang! Here's a sneak peek for you:
#2 Overwatch League
Overwatch League or OWL is a professional E-sports league for Blizzard's masterpiece game Overwatch. Unlike other E-sports tournaments, Overwatch League operates like a traditional sports tournament. This tournament has city-based permanent teams owned by different organizations. This league also rejected the promotion and relegation format and instead chose to have regular seasons and playoffs.
Overwatch League is one of its kind as it is the only E-sports league that is being played with permanent city-based teams. If you want to watch E-sports league and at the same time you want to cheer and root for your city or a permanent team this is your league.
Here's a sneak peek to the Overwatch League opening ceremony:
#1 Fortnite Worldcup
Fortnite is one of the most vibrant and fun Battle Royale game around and a world cup of Fortnite? Hell yeah!
Fortnite Worldcup is the first iteration of the tournament. On February 22, 2019, Epic Games officially announced the tournament and the details regarding the same. Fornite Worldcup is the brand new addition to the E-sports tournament list but they got a promising start. The game made headlines right after the finals ended as the winner of the solo event bagged $3 Million all for himself.
Fornite Finals sneak peek:
