Esports has grown exponentially in recent years, with more and more people tuning in to watch professional gamers compete in all of the top eSports titles. As the industry continues to grow, so too does the number of events that take place each year. So, let’s take a look at the top esports events to watch… and bet on in 2023.
BLAST Paris Major 2023 – CS:GO
The BLAST Paris Major is one of the most highly-anticipated events in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2023 calendar. With a prize pool of over $1 million and some of the best teams in the world competing, this will be one for the diaries.
The tournament is organised by BLAST, a premier esports tournament organiser and is held in Paris. It brings together the top CS:GO teams from around the globe who all want to compete for the title of champion.
With top teams such as Fnatic, Na’Vi, and Faze Clan expected to compete, the BLAST Paris Major 2023 is definitely worth getting excited about.
League of Legends World Championship
It may be just the beginning of 2023, but we’re already looking forward to what is going to happen at the League of Legends Championship. It looks set to take place in South Korea and although it hasn’t yet been given an official date or time, it is likely to happen towards the end of the year – around October or November.
This may seem like a long way away, but it certainly won’t be long before online sports betting and esports betting sites will be offering their odds on the winners… Although trying to predict a winner so soon might not be an easy task.
So, get ready to follow the teams and players, see how they perform and pick your winner.
Overwatch League
The Overwatch League attracts top teams from cities around the world and it features some of the best players and most exciting matches in competitive Overwatch.
Firstly, the league features a regular season, where teams compete in a round-robin format, followed by a playoff bracket to determine the league champion. This format means that every team has the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for the top spot.
Held in various cities around the world, it brings together the top Overwatch teams who compete in a gruelling season filled with action and excitement. Usually running between February and August, it is organised by Activision Blizzard, the developer of Overwatch and is one of the biggest events on the eSports calendar every year.
With top teams such as the San Francisco Shock, the Dallas Fuel and the Los Angeles Valiant expected to compete, the Overwatch League 2023 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events of the year.
Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2023 – CS:GO
The Intel Extreme Masters Katowice is one of the most prestigious events on the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2023 calendar. With a prize pool of over $1 million and some of the best teams in the world competing, this year’s tournament is sure to be exciting and filled with action.
Held in Katowice, Poland, it brings together the top CS:GO teams from around the globe to compete for the title of champion. The tournament is organised by ESL, one of the biggest esports organisations in the world.
The Intel Extreme Masters Katowice is known for its high-energy atmosphere, with thousands of fans packing the Spodek Arena to watch the action live. It will also be broadcast live on various streaming platforms, allowing fans from around the world to tune in and watch their favourite teams compete.
With top teams such as Astralis, Evil Geniuses, and Team Vitality expected to compete, the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2023 will certainly attract lots of fans – and plenty of betting action.
Conclusion
Esports is becoming ever more popular – and the events are attracting more players, more fans, more bettors and ever bigger prize pools. Year after year the competition gets stiffer as the top teams all up their games to be crowned the best. This year looks set to be better than ever – and with action running through from February until November, there’s plenty to keep us enthralled!
