EFG and Riot Games lead the Esports Tournament Organiser of the Year market in a tight contest reflecting their substantial 2026 schedules across major titles and regions. EFG has driven large-scale events including elements tied to the relocated Esports World Cup, while Riot Games maintained consistent operations for League of Legends and other properties amid ongoing international circuits. The field remains competitive because BLAST, Hero Esports, MOONTON Games, TiMi Studio Group, and others each delivered notable tournaments in distinct ecosystems, from mobile titles to fighting games and regional leagues. Voting through November 10 for the November 17 ceremony in Miami underscores how recent form, event scale, and community engagement continue to shape trader consensus without a clear frontrunner emerging yet.