Published: Jan 12th, 2023, 13:57
Don’t miss any action with our Esports Calendar for 2023, detailing all the major upcoming tournaments and events this year.
Esports tournaments and events are taking the world by storm, and 2023 is shaping to be a huge year for competitive gaming. From international tournaments featuring the biggest games in the industry, like Dota 2 and League of Legends, to smaller regional events, there’s no shortage of thrilling esports action on the horizon.
So if you’re an esports fan looking to stay up-to-date on all the major tournaments and events happening in 2023, you won’t want to miss our comprehensive list of the most exciting competitions across a variety of popular game titles, including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rocket League, Valorant, Apex Legends, and more. So mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favorite teams as they battle it out for glory!
List Of Major Esports Tournaments & Events In 2023
Note: This list will be regularly updated as more events and tournaments are announced. We will also include dedicated hub pages for some of these events, which you can follow for more information, including how to watch, schedule, prize pools, teams, and more.
January
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
League of Legends
- 10 January: LCS/LCK Season Kickoff 2023
- 11 January: LPL/LEC Season Kickoff 2023
- 14 January: LPL Spring 2023
- 18 January: LCK Spring 2023
- 21 January: LEC Winter 2023
- 26 January: LCS Spring 2023
February
Apex Legends
- 2 February: ALGS: 2023 Split 1 Playoff
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Fortnite
- 2 February: FNCS Major 1
Rainbow Six Siege
- 7 February: Six Invitational 2023
Valorant
- 13 February: VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo
March
Dota 2
- TBA: Lima Major
Valorant
- 26 March: VCT 2023: Americas/Pacific/EMEA League
April
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 17 April: Intel Extreme Masters Spring 2023
Fortnite
- 13 April: FNCS Major 2
Rocket League
- 6 April: RLCS 2022-23 – Winter Split Major
May
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Dota 2
- TBA: Berlin Major
League of Legends
- 2 May: League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2023
June
Apex Legends
- 8 June: ALGS: 2023 Split 2 Playoff
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 7 June: BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2023
July
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 13 July: BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2023
- 25 July: Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2023
Dota 2
- TBA: Bali Major
Fortnite
- 20 July: FNCS Major 3
Rocket League
- 6 July: RLCS 2022-23 – Spring Split Major
August
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 15 August: ESL Pro League Season 18
Rocket League
- 4 August: RLCS 2022-23 – World Championship
September
League of Legends
- 1 September: 2023 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2023)
October
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 16 October: Intel Extreme Masters Fall 2023
Dota 2
November
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 22 November: BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2023
Fortnite
- TBA: FNCS Global Championship
December
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- 12 December: BLAST Premier: World Final 2023
Written by Chadley Kemp
Chadley is a Journalist and Editor at GINX. He primarily covers entertainment news but also covers a range of other topics. Beyond this, Chadley is pursuing a Ph.D. researching sleep, health, and performance in esports athletes. You can reach him via email at [email protected] or on Twitter at @itsactuallychad