The 2025 esports season is set to be one of the most thrilling in history. Major titles such as Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Valorant are undergoing significant format changes, while fresh tournaments and entire new competitive circuits are making their debut. To keep fans informed and engaged, Esports Charts has compiled a complete schedule of the biggest events of the year. Whether you’re a dedicated follower of your favorite team or looking to look into new games, this guide has you covered.
January: Kicking Off the Action
League of Legends Tier 1 Regional Circuits Split 1 (Jan 12 – Mar 2) The 2025 League of Legends season kicks off with the Chinese LPL leading the charge. Korea will introduce a brand-new pre-season event, the LCK Cup before other regional leagues begin. These competitions will run through late February and early March, setting the stage for a major new international event.
Valorant Kickoff Tournaments (Jan 11 – Feb 9) Valorant is starting the season earlier than before, with four regional leagues—China, Americas, Pacific, and EMEA—launching their Kickoff tournaments in early January. These will determine which teams advance to the season’s first Masters event, with regular league play to follow.
BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 (Jan 23-26 // Counter-Strike) Counter-Strike fans have much to look forward to as BLAST introduces a brand-new tournament series. The lineup for the first event will be decided through closed qualifiers held the previous week.
FISSURE Playground #1 (Jan 24 – Feb 2 // Dota 2) FISSURE is launching its highly anticipated new tournament series in Belgrade, Serbia, boasting a $1 million prize pool, matching other premier events of the season.
IEM Katowice 2025 (Jan 29 – Feb 9 // Counter-Strike) One of Counter-Strike’s most legendary tournaments returns at the end of the month. IEM Katowice remains a staple in the competitive season, promising world-class action.
ALGS: 2024 Championship (Jan 29 – Feb 2 // Apex Legends) For the first time, Electronic Arts and Respawn are shifting Apex Legends’ season-ending championship into the new calendar year, setting the stage for what’s to come in 2025.
CDL 2025: Stage 1 Major (Jan 30 – Feb 2 // Call of Duty) This year, the Call of Duty League is going global. Following the qualifiers and a newly introduced Minor event, the season’s first Major takes place in Madrid, Spain.
OWCS 2025 Stage 1 (Jan 24 – Mar 9 // Overwatch) Blizzard is continuing with the Overwatch Champions Series format introduced last year. Open qualifiers start in January, leading into the regular season.
The Ultimate 2025 Esports Calendar (image via Getty)February: Global Showdowns Begin
Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 (Feb 20 – Mar 2) The first international Valorant Champions Tour event of the year is set for Bangkok, Thailand. With only eight teams competing—two from each region—the competition will be fiercer than ever.
Six Invitational 2025 (Feb 3-16 // Rainbow Six) The annual grand finale of the Rainbow Six season returns in February. With roster changes finalized at the end of 2024, teams are prepared for the year’s biggest showdown.
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 (Feb 14-23 // Counter-Strike) PGL is expanding beyond Majors, introducing a new $1.25 million tournament in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a city that previously hosted a legendary Counter-Strike event.
BLAST Slam II (Feb 3-9 // Dota 2) Following a strong debut, BLAST’s new Dota 2 series returns in February with another $1 million prize pool at stake.
DreamLeague Season 25 (Feb 16 – Mar 2 // Dota 2) A fan-favorite tournament, DreamLeague is back, bringing top-tier Dota 2 action in mid-February.
Honor of Kings Invitational 2025 Season 3 (Feb 21 – Mar 1) This tournament gathers the best teams from regions including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more for a high-stakes showdown in Manila.
FNCS 2025 Major 1 (Feb 15-16 // Fortnite) The first Major of the 2025 Fortnite competitive season launches in late February, with multiple regions battling for supremacy.
The Ultimate 2025 Esports Calendar (image via Getty)March: High-Stakes Battles
First Stand 2025 (Mar 10-16 // League of Legends) A brand-new League of Legends tournament featuring only the top teams from five major regions, ensuring every match is a must-watch event.
ESL Pro League Season 21 (Mar 1-16 // Counter-Strike) Counter-Strike’s premier league moves to Sweden’s ESL studio, shifting away from its previous home in Malta.
BLAST Open Spring 2025 (Mar 19-30 // Counter-Strike) BLAST introduces a new Open series, where top Valve-ranked teams and regional qualifiers will compete for glory.
RLCS 2025 – Birmingham Major (Mar 27-30 // Rocket League) The first Rocket League Major of the season will be held in Birmingham, England, featuring new 1v1 competitions and a revamped main event structure.
LPL, LEC Split 2 (Mar 1 – Jun 1 // League of Legends) The second split of the Chinese and EMEA League of Legends circuits kicks off, as teams fight for spots at the Mid-Season Invitational.
PUBG Mobile Global Open 2025 (Mar 1 – Apr 1 // PUBG Mobile) The PUBG Mobile Global Open makes a grand entrance in 2025 with its first major international tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
CDL 2025: Stage 2 Major (Mar 20-23 // Call of Duty) Dallas, Texas, will play host to the second Major of the CDL season, bringing together 12 top teams for a high-energy competition.
This is just the beginning of what promises to be an electrifying year in esports. With groundbreaking tournaments, format shifts, and new global venues, 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books. Stay tuned for the rest of the year’s events in the coming updates.
