Launched: March 25, 2025
Esports continues its meteoric rise in 2025, with a packed calendar of high-stakes competitions across various titles. For fans looking to catch the best players in the world battle it out, LootSink has compiled a list of the must-watch esports tournaments happening between now and the end of 2025.
League of Legends: The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Spring Split 2025 is already underway, having started on March 29th and concluding on May 12th [3]. Keep an eye on teams from Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa as they compete for regional supremacy. Additionally, China’s League of Legends Pro League (LPL) Split 2 will be running from March to May [4], showcasing top-tier talent from the East. For those in the Benelux region, the Road of Legends 2025 Spring concludes on May 15th with offline finals [1].
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2): The competitive CS2 scene remains vibrant. While specific major tournaments beyond the research document’s scope may emerge, the established circuits and regional events will continue to provide thrilling matches throughout the year. Keep an eye on platforms like HLTV for updated schedules as they are announced.
Dota 2: Dota 2 fans have a clear calendar thanks to BLAST’s reveal of their tournament schedule for 2025 [7]. Expect high-quality Dota 2 action throughout the year, with specific dates and tournaments detailed in their announcement.
Valorant: The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2025 is the premier circuit for this popular FPS [8, 9]. Keep track of the EMEA Stage 1, which features brackets, groups, and standings available on dedicated esports platforms [10]. Numerous Valorant esports tournaments will be happening globally throughout the year [9].
Overwatch: The Overwatch esports scene is now organized under the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) 2025. Stage 1 is currently underway [12], and further stages and regional competitions will unfold throughout the remainder of the year. Stay updated through the official Overwatch Esports channels [12].
Rocket League: Rocket League continues to boast a dedicated esports following. While specific details for the latter half of 2025 weren’t extensively covered in the provided research, major events are typically announced throughout the year. Keep an eye on the official Rocket League Esports channels and platforms like Esports Charts for upcoming events [13].
Conclusion: The esports calendar for the rest of 2025 is packed with exciting tournaments across a variety of popular games. Whether you’re a fan of MOBAs, FPS, or sports games with a twist, there’s sure to be a competition to capture your attention. Stay tuned to LootSink for further updates and coverage of these and other major esports events as they unfold.
References:
- [1] BLAST has published a calendar of Dota 2 tournaments – CyberScore, accessed March 23, 2025, https://cyberscore.live/en/news/blast-reveal-calendar-of-tournaments-for-dota-2/
- [2] VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 – Liquipedia VALORANT Wiki, accessed March 23, 2025, https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2025
- [3] Valorant Esports Tournaments Statistics for 2025 – Esports Charts, accessed March 23, 2025, https://escharts.com/tournaments/valorant
- [4] Champions Tour 2025: EMEA Stage 1: Brackets, Groups, and Standings | Valorant Event, accessed March 23, 2025, https://www.vlr.gg/event/2380/champions-tour-2025-emea-stage-1
- [5] Valorant Champions Tour 2025 – VLR.gg, accessed March 23, 2025, https://www.vlr.gg/vct-2025
- [6] escharts.com, accessed March 23, 2025, https://escharts.com/upcoming-tournaments/ow
- [7] OWCS 2025 Stage 1 – Overwatch Esports, accessed March 23, 2025, https://esports.overwatch.com/news/owcs-2025-stage-1
- [8] Upcoming RL Events, Next Tournaments and Matches in 2025 | Esports Charts, accessed March 23, 2025, https://escharts.com/tournaments/rl
- [9] The Road of Legends 2025 Spring – Leaguepedia | League of Legends Esports Wiki, accessed March 23, 2025, https://lol.fandom.com/wiki/Prime_League/2025_Season/Spring
- [10] Prime League 2025 Spring – Leaguepedia | League of Legends Esports Wiki, accessed March 23, 2025, https://lol.fandom.com/wiki/Prime_League/2025_Season/Spring
- [11] LEC Spring 2025 – Leaguepedia | League of Legends Esports Wiki, accessed March 23, 2025, https://lol.fandom.com/wiki/LEC/2025_Season/Spring
- [12] 2025 LPL Spring Split – Liquipedia League of Legends Wiki, accessed March 23, 2025, https://liquipedia.net/leagueoflegends/LPL/2025/Spring
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