List of Largest Esports Prize Pools in a Single Tournament
A ranked list of the single largest prize pools ever offered in an esports tournament.
The arms race for the biggest esports prize pool has been led by Dota 2's The International, which uses a crowdfunded Battle Pass model to inflate its prize pools to unprecedented levels. The 2021 edition (TI10) set the all-time record at over $40 million. However, the removal of the Battle Pass system saw subsequent TI prize pools decline significantly. The Esports World Cup and Fortnite World Cup represent the other major high-prize events in esports history.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | The International 2021 (TI10) - Dota 2 $40,018,195 |
| 2 | The International 2019 (TI9) - Dota 2 $34,330,068 |
| 3 | The International 2018 (TI8) - Dota 2 $25,532,177 |
| 4 | The International 2022 (TI11) - Dota 2 $18,930,775 |
| 5 | The International 2017 (TI7) - Dota 2 $24,787,916 |
| 6 | Fortnite World Cup 2019 $30,000,000 |
| 7 | The International 2016 (TI6) - Dota 2 $20,770,460 |
| 8 | The International 2024 (TI13) - Dota 2 $10,780,677 |
| 9 | PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021 $14,000,000 |
| 10 | Esports World Cup 2024 - Dota 2 $5,000,000 |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 15, 2026.
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