2027 Esports and Ethos Gamers Eye Drops

Get your diary out: 2027 is shaping up to be a packed year for esports fans. From VALORANT in Seoul to League of Legends in Korea and Counter-Strike in Argentina, there's a major event almost every month. Here's our month-by-month guide to the esports calendar for 2027, so you know exactly when to tune in.

February and March: VALORANT starts the year in Seoul

The first big international event of 2027 is VALORANT Masters Seoul, running from 20 February to 3 March. It's the opening event of a brand-new VALORANT season, which has been completely redesigned for 2027 with over 50 tournaments in 15 cities worldwide. Expect fresh team rivalries and plenty of surprises as the season gets going.

April and May: regional battles

Spring is when VALORANT's new regional Cups take over, with events in Mexico City, Warsaw, Manila and Wuhan from late April to late May. These are where teams fight for their places at the bigger international events later in the year.

June: Counter-Strike heads to South America

June is a big month. From 31 May to 20 June, Buenos Aires hosts the first ever Counter-Strike Major in Argentina, with 32 teams playing for a $1.25 million prize pool. South American crowds are famous for their noise and passion, so this one could be something special.

At the same time, VALORANT Masters Valencia runs from 5 to 20 June, bringing the second international VALORANT event of the year to Spain.

July and August: the Esports World Cup takes over
Summer belongs to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the richest competition in gaming. Last year's event paid out a record $75 million across 24 games, and 19 games are already confirmed for 2027, including Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, League of Legends, Dota 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, EA SPORTS FC 27 and Street Fighter 6.

Counter-Strike 2's tournament runs in late July, with $2 million on the line and $700,000 going to the winners. Clubs also battle for the overall Club Championship, which rewards the teams that perform best across every game.

August also sees VALORANT's second round of regional Cups, this time in Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul, Tokyo and Shanghai.

September and October: VALORANT crowns its champions

The biggest VALORANT event of the year, VALORANT Champions, takes place in Austin, Texas, from 16 September to 10 October. This is the world championship, where the year's best teams fight for the title.

October and November: League of Legends Worlds in Korea

League of Legends Worlds, one of the most-watched events in all of esports, returns to South Korea. It's expected to run from mid-October, with the grand final pencilled in for 14 November. Eighteen teams from around the world will compete for a $5 million prize pool in front of some of the most passionate fans in gaming.

November and December: a Shanghai finale

The year ends in China with the second Counter-Strike Major of 2027, held in Shanghai from 22 November to 12 December, again with $1.25 million up for grabs. It's the perfect way to round off the esports year.

Still to be announced

A few big dates are still missing from the calendar:

• The International 2027: Valve hasn't confirmed dates or a venue for Dota 2's world championship yet, although Singapore is rumoured.
• Olympic Esports Games: these were planned for 2027, but the International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia ended their partnership in 2025. No new date has been set.
• More Esports World Cup games: Apex Legends, Tekken 8, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege and Free Fire could still be added.

Protect your eyes through a year of esports

With so much to watch, it's easy to spend hours glued to a screen, whether you're streaming finals or practising your own game. Staring at a screen makes us blink less, which can leave eyes feeling dry, gritty and tired by the end of the night.

Keep your eyes comfortable all year with these simple tips:

• Rest your eyes between matches by looking at something in the distance
• Use the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
• Reduce screen glare and keep the room well lit
• Book regular eye tests with your optician

And for long viewing or gaming sessions, Ethos Heavenly Eye Drops for Gamers are lubricating drops designed to refresh and moisturise tired, screen-weary eyes. They're made by Ethos, the Swiss eye care brand that customers around the world have trusted for over 25 years.

So mark the dates, grab your snacks and look after your eyes. It's going to be a big year.

Dates and prize pools correct as of November 2026 and may change.