# The esports tournaments with the biggest prize pools ever

Crowdfunded Dota 2 Internationals, the Fortnite World Cup and the Honor of Kings millions: the events that handed out the most prize money in esports history. Which one was the most epic?

- 119 votes · 15 items
- Feb 4, 2026 · marcus_critters
- https://even.best/en/l/2192/the-esports-tournaments-with-the-biggest-prize-pools-ever

## Top 15

1. **The International 2019 (Dota 2)** (12 · ▲13 ▼1) — More than $34 million, mostly raised by players buying the Battle Pass; OG won again.
2. **The International 2021 (Dota 2)** (8 · ▲11 ▼3) — About $40 million, the record; Team Spirit won it in Bucharest.
3. **The International 2022 (Dota 2)** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — Almost $19 million in Singapore, won by Tundra Esports.
4. **The International 2017 (Dota 2)** (7 · ▲9 ▼2) — Almost $25 million; Team Liquid lifted the Aegis in Seattle.
5. **League of Legends World Championship 2018** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — $6.45 million in South Korea, won by Invictus Gaming.
6. **The International 2016 (Dota 2)** (5 · ▲7 ▼2) — Over $20 million, won by the Chinese team Wings Gaming.
7. **Fortnite World Cup 2019 – Solo** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Over $15 million; 16-year-old Bugha took home $3 million.
8. **Honor of Kings International Championship 2022** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — $10 million for the mobile MOBA from Tencent.
9. **The International 2018 (Dota 2)** (4 · ▲7 ▼3) — Over $25 million in Vancouver, the first title for OG.
10. **The International 2015 (Dota 2)** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — More than $18 million; Evil Geniuses took the title.
11. **Fortnite World Cup 2019 – Duo** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Another $15 million for the duos at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
12. **Honor of Kings International Championship 2023** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Almost $10 million again for Honor of Kings.
13. **Riyadh Masters 2023 (Dota 2)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — $15 million, the biggest Dota 2 event outside The International.
14. **King Pro League Grand Finals 2024** (1 · ▲4 ▼3) — Almost $10 million in the Chinese Honor of Kings league.
15. **The International 2014 (Dota 2)** (-1 · ▲3 ▼4) — Almost $11 million, the first event to pass the ten-million mark.

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