Esports tournaments are high-stakes competitions for popular video games backed by massive prize pools and sponsored by top brands. These events take place in world-class arenas, are watched by millions, and feature teams that play a single game or multiple games in a tournament format.

ESports have been around since the 1970s, but grew into an important part of the gaming industry with the rise of the internet and the ability to compete globally. The 2000s are often cited as the turning point for esports, with major competitions for games like Counter-Strike and Street Fighter gaining popularity on a global scale.

A raft of new tournaments has made the esports calendar busier than ever, with fans of multiple games getting their fix throughout 2025. This month’s highlights include the first League of Legends’ First Stand event, a Counter-Strike 2 PGL Bucharest Major, and the 2025 edition of BLAST Rivals Spring.

Team Vitality are the defending champions of the CS2 Major in Denmark, and they look likely to be a contender once again despite a revamped roster. Dan “apEX” Madesclaire and Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut remain with the team, which also boasts a slew of talented players including Lotan “Spinx” Giladi and Shahar ‘flameZ’ Shushan.

Other upcoming esports tournaments to watch out for this month include a Halo Championship Series Major in Toronto, the third CDL Champs, and a Dota 2 PGL Wallachia Season 3. FaZe Clan will be looking to add to their tally of victories with both their Call of Duty and Halo teams competing at the latter event.