From the Call of Duty Major 1 in Boston to the recently concluded Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, 2024 has been a great year for iGaming enthusiasts. The conclusion of the 2024 Esports World Cup signaled the successful completion of a mixed-event affair, spanning 21 tournaments in 20 titles including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and PUBG Mobile. This thrilling affair caught the attention of over 500 million viewers and iGaming fans are looking forward to what’s next in the 2024 esports calendar.
Here are three major upcoming events in the 2024 esports calendar.
1.The International 2024 (9th – 15th September)
The 13th edition of Dota 2’s premier esports tournament will return to Europe for the second time this September, with 16 top teams clashing at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena. The 16 sides battling for the Aegis will be a mix of direct invitations, regional qualifiers, and open qualifiers, resembling the first few iterations of The International.
Top contenders that have made it to The International 2024 through direct invitations include Team Liquid, Team Spirit, Team Falcons, Xtreme Gaming, BetBoom Team and Gaimin Gladiators. These leading esports teams will battle it out for the $1.6 million prize pool.
The teams can also earn more depending on the contributions made by the International Battle Pass. This tournament promises thrilling experiences like no other for online viewers and live attendees, with sports betting fans placing bets at the Betway sportsbook.
2. LoL World Championship 2024 (25th September to 2nd November)
Another international esports event hosted in Europe, the League of Legends Worlds 2024 will take place at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin from 25th September to 2nd November. The month-long esports event brings together the best LoL teams worldwide, including representatives from the LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL leagues.
Ten teams have already booked their spots in the Worlds 2024, including Gen.G, G2, PSG Talon, BLG, GAM, Vikings Esports, MAD Lions KOI, Team Liquid, Fnatic and Movistar R7. Gen.G was the first to book a spot in the Worlds, after winning the MSI 2024. The LCK league powerhouse ranks among the favorites in esports betting sites like Betway, alongside LEC Summer 2024 winners G2 Esports and Team Liquid.
3. PUBG Global Championship 2024 (9th – 22nd December)
The world’s top PUBG players will battle it out for the $1.5 million base prize pool and the PGC 2024 Championship title from 9th to 22nd December in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year, the tournament will feature a new format that aims to capture the competition’s intensity to deliver a thrilling action from the kickoff to the final.
With the newly introduced Circuit system, every match day is crucial as different teams strive to avoid elimination in three rounds. That increases the stakes with every circuit, with the competition culminating in the Grand Finals. The finals will also feature innovative Smash Rules for teams to reach the threshold and claim the Championship title.
PUBG enthusiasts can watch live or on-demand broadcasts through the Official PUBG eSports channel on Twitch. You can also watch past matches on YouTube through the PUBG Official channel.
