Esports Awards 2025: A decade of gaming glory celebrated in Las Vegas

The Esports Awards marked a milestone on November 19, 2025, as the prestigious ceremony celebrated its 10th anniversary at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas. The night brought together the brightest stars of competitive gaming, content creation, and esports organisations, transforming the venue into a hub of excitement and recognition. With 24 categories in play, the event honoured both industry leaders and rising talents, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening filled with passion, pride, and plenty of applause.

Among the standout victories, League of Legends claimed the coveted title of Esports Game of the Year, while PUBG Mobile secured Esports Mobile Game of the Year. Animesh “Thug” Agarwal was crowned Esports Personality of the Year, and iShowSpeed won Streamer of the Year. S8UL Esports continued its dominance by winning Esports Content Group of the Year, while Jynxzi earned recognition as Esports Content Creator of the Year. Adding to this, Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon delivered a jaw-dropping moment that won him Esports Play of the Year.

The celebration didn’t stop there. Red Bull was honoured as Esports Commercial Partner of the Year, while Riot Games took home Esports Publisher of the Year. The Panel’s Choice Award went to Sebastian “SebTheFloorManager” Leathlean, and Prodigy Agency was acknowledged as Esports Supporting Service of the Year. Liquipedia secured its place as Esports Supporting Platform of the Year, and Team Liquid’s 25th Anniversary Campaign impressed enough to win Creative Campaign of the Year. Each award highlighted the different ecosystem that powers esports, from corporate partnerships to creative storytelling.

Finally, the spotlight turned to breakthrough achievements and individual brilliance. Mason “Mercules” Ramsey was celebrated as Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year, while Team Vitality CS2 emerged victorious as Esports Team of the Year. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was recognised as Esports PC Player of the Year, and Zeng “Xiao Hai” Zhuojun shone as Esports Controller Player of the Year. Team Falcons soared to the title of Organisation of the Year, while Kim “Kim” Jung-su earned well-deserved honours as Coach of the Year. Together, these winners embodied a world where talent, innovation, and community continue to redefine the future of competitive gaming.