Top 3 Esports Games by Prize Pool

Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and Fortnite have historically offered the largest overall prize pools in esports, attracting top talent globally.

The top 3

1. Dota 2's Record-Breaking TI: Dota 2's 'The International 2021' holds the record for the largest single esports tournament prize pool at over $40 million, largely crowdfunded by its community.
2. Fortnite World Cup Payouts: The 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals featured a total prize pool of $30 million, with the Solo champion, Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf, winning $3 million, a record single payout at the time.
3. CS:GO's Consistent High Stakes: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) consistently features large prize pools, with its tournaments contributing significantly to its over $162 million in total prize money awarded across thousands of events.

Sources

• Top Esports Games by Awarding Prize Money, All-Time
• Top Games Awarding Prize Money - Esports Earnings

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