2023 is well underway, but don't worry, you haven't missed out on much regarding major esports events scheduled for this year. Speaking of which, the esports industry has grown significantly in the last few years. That doesn't just mean that the prize pools are getting larger; the popularity is going through the roof as we speak. 

Let's see if any moms say no one will earn money playing video games. Jokes aside, esports events have gained significant media coverage as of late.

Esports Influence Worldwide

Events are broadcasted worldwide across various channels, including TV. So if you're not participating directly in any of the events, you can watch them from anywhere in the world, and most people do that. 

YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and other platforms and relevant esports news sources, such as https://www.thelostgamer.com/, are already buzzing with comments and arguments, which is typical for today's gaming community. With that in mind, let's look at some of the best upcoming eSports events in 2023.

2023 League of Legends Champions Korea Summer

Another LCK tournament is scheduled to begin on June 7th in South Korea and will last until August 20th, 2023. Once again, we will see Korea's best teams offer to battle against many others for ultimate supremacy in League of Legends (LoL).

LoL fans have something to look forward to as the LCK Summer Season promises excitement and thrilling matches. 

As usual, there will also be two rounds of matches this season. The top six teams will advance into the playoffs, and the winner will be chosen as the LCK Summer Split champion representing Korea in a competition against the world's best teams. And since Koran teams are genuinely amazing in video game competitions, it will be more than exciting to see which team will represent Korea in the battle against the world's best LoL players.

World Team League 2023 Summer Code S

If you're a fan of StarCraft 2, then you should know that the World Team League is already underway. However, there's still a long way to go until the finals, which will be held on July 39th, 2023.

The tournament is hosted by SCBoy and is held in Shanghai. The prize pool is around $85,000, split between the first four teams that make it to the finals.

Dota Pro Circuit

Here is some good news for Dota 2 fans as the 2023 Dota Pro Circuit is scheduled to begin on June 7th, 2023, and will last until June 27th, 2023. Now, you'll have four events to keep a close eye on, depending on your preferences, of course. 

Major events include:

The DPC (Dota Pro Circuit) North America 2023 Tour 3: Division 2

The DPC Eastern Europe 2023 Tour 3: Division 2

The DPC Western Europe 2023 Tour 3: Division 2

The DPC South Asia 2023 Tour 3: Division 2

The DPC South America 2023 Tour 3: Division 2

The DPC China 2023 Tour 3: Division 2. 

All six events are held simultaneously, so you must juggle between them if you wish to watch all the matches. Each event has a prize pool of $75,000, and the exact location of the venue is yet to be revealed.

2023 Overwatch Contenders Summer Series

Another ongoing tournament in Australia and New Zealand, the 2023 Overwatch Contenders Summer Series, is hosted by none other than Blizzard themselves. The tournament will last until June 20th, 2023 so there's plenty more to watch until the end.

This may be a second-tier professional esports event, but it will guarantee a lot of exciting battles and matches that are still to come.

2023 ESL Challenger

FPS fans of CS:GO is ready for the 2023 ESL Challenger tournament that will be held at DreamHack, Hanover, from June 9th to June 11th, 2023. This is one of the most anticipated tournaments in Europe, where eight teams from all over the region will compete for the ultimate prize of $100,000. 

The group stage will kick off the tournament with double elimination. Opening and winner brackets are best of one, while elimination and decider matches are best of three. The playoffs will be played in a single elimination bracket in best of three format.

2023 Valorant Champions Tour Game Changers Latin America South and North Split 1

Since most of the Valorant tournaments are almost over, you can still catch up on the 2023 VCT Game Changers Latin America that will last until July 27th, 2023.

You can watch the best teams from South America battle it out in an awesome tournament held by Riot Games and LVP. There's still much of the tournament left to go, so Valorant fans will have something to enjoy until the next event.

Esports Universe Summit 2023

This event is one of the significant happenings in the world of esports. Although not exactly a tournament, The Esports Universe Summit 2023 gathers most of the esports community. 

This year the summit will be held in Hong Kong on December 1st and 2nd. This is the event where all the major brands, best teams in the world, investors, developers, and content creators come together to discuss the potential developments in the esports industry, as well as discuss what's in store for the future of esports. 

You'll be able to hear about all the latest and most significant news in the industry and connect with some of the best esports players ever. This event has already generated massive publicity, and there's still a long way to go before the event actually takes place. Still, the buzz is on, and if you wish to see the event in person, you should register now while there's still time and opportunity to do so. If not, you can always watch the live stream of the entire event.

Concluding

In conclusion, 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for eSports fans with a variety of major events scheduled across different games. From the League of Legends World Championship to the Hearthstone World Championship, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

These events not only showcase the top players and teams from around the world but also offer massive prize pools and exciting gameplay. As esports continue to grow in popularity, it's clear that these events will continue to draw in massive audiences and cement their place as a major force in the world of sports entertainment.