Esports has seen phenomenal growth globally in recent times. While there are a lot of popular games with large player bases, there are games that are leaps and bounds ahead of others. When we talk about the #1 eSport in the world, there are a lot of parameters to consider. However, a large player base combined with big tournaments with high payouts are usually good points to consider.
With that in mind, let us take a look at the #1 eSport in the world.
What Is The Number 1 Esport In The World?
While there are many games like Valorant and PUBG that have huge player bases, there is one game that outranks them all. Here is the most popular eSport in terms of tournament prize pools and player base.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO)
CS:GO is a multiplayer FPS that is one of the most popular title in eSports. There are leagues and tournaments where players can get a substantial reward for performing well. The Major Championships hosted by Valve have one of the largest prize pool in any eSports tournament at US$1,000,000.
While CS:GO is definitely the reigning #1 eSport in the world, there is another game that comes quite close.
Defense of the Ancients (DotA) 2
DOTA 2 is one of the most played games with new players joining in consistently. Over 8.7 million players have played DOTA 2 as an eSport according to the official website. The game’s annual tournament is called The International and a large number of players compete to be a part of it. To enter the tournament, players first have to get through the DOTA Pro Circuit. The Pro Circuit involves a series of tournament where players can win qualification points and book a place in The International. The prize money for the tournament has gone up to US$40 million, making DOTA 2 quite a lucrative title.
That’s all there is to know about the #1 eSports in the world. For similar content, check out the Top 10 Highest Earning & Paid ESports Players In India.
