Esports Awards
The esports industry's flagship ceremony since 2015 — and home to four of the most contested streamer awards in the world. The 2026 edition lands in Miami this November.
The Streamer Categories
The full show spans roughly 25 categories covering players, teams, games and organizers — below are the four that matter for streamers and creators, with the current title holders and the 2026 Miami finalists. Voting runs at esportsawards.com/vote until November 10, one vote per day per category, with double-weight votes during Turbo Week (November 3–10).
Streamer of the Year
Holder: iShowSpeed (2025)The headline creator award — the personality who defined live streaming this year across any platform.
2026 finalists: Cinna, CaseOh, iShowSpeed, JasonTheWeen, Kai Cenat, Caedrel, OhnePixel, Jynxzi, Snax Gaming, StableRonaldo, Coringa, TheBurntPeanut
Esports Personality of the Year
Holder: Animesh "Thug" Agarwal (2025)The face of esports — casters, creators and players who carried the industry's biggest moments to the widest audience.
2026 finalists: Thug, Shotzzy, Clix, Gotaga, Sjokz, Ibai, Boaster, Kameto, Faker, Caedrel, Jynxzi, Magnus Carlsen
Esports Content Creator of the Year
Holder: Jynxzi (2025)Creators whose esports content — co-streams, breakdowns, watch parties, videos — set the standard for the scene.
2026 finalists: TacticalRab, Gotaga, TheDonato, NiceWigg, Hungrybox, Caedrel, Jynxzi, mixwell, FNS, ZooMaa, TenZ
Esports Content Group of the Year
Holder: S8UL (2025)Organizations and collectives producing the best creator content around competitive gaming.
2026 finalists: 100 Thieves, G2 Esports, Gentle Mates, GodLike Esports, Karmine Corp, NRG, OpTic Gaming, Rocket Baguette, S8UL, T1, Team Spirit, Team Vitality
2026 Edition at a Glance
The 2026 ceremony is the show's first in Miami, produced in partnership with the Esports World Cup and Oakley. The first wave of finalists was revealed on August 6, 2026 — full nominee lists for all nine first-wave categories are in our Esports Awards 2026 nominees breakdown, and last year's winners are in the Esports Awards 2025 results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Esports Awards?
Founded in 2015, the Esports Awards is the esports industry's flagship annual ceremony — often called the Oscars of esports. It honors players, teams, games, organizers and media, and its streamer-facing categories (Streamer of the Year, Personality, Content Creator, Content Group) are among the most contested creator awards anywhere.
How are Esports Awards winners chosen?
Winners come from a blend of the public community vote and the Esports Awards Panel — industry veterans, broadcasters, creators and players. You can vote once per day per category at esportsawards.com/vote, and during Turbo Week (the final week) every vote counts double.
Who has won Streamer of the Year at the Esports Awards?
iShowSpeed won Streamer of the Year 2025 in Las Vegas and is nominated again in 2026, facing Kai Cenat, Jynxzi, Caedrel, Cinna, CaseOh, OhnePixel and others in Miami.
Where is the Esports Awards 2026 taking place?
Miami, Florida — the show's first time in the city, after Las Vegas hosted in 2025. The ceremony is in November 2026, in partnership with the Esports World Cup and Oakley; the exact venue is still to be announced.