Esports Awards 2026 nominees revealed: Jynxzi, Kai Cenat and top gaming names make the list

Esports Awards 2026 reveals its full nominee lineup across nine categories. (Image via: X/@esportsawards) The Esports Awards 2026 has locked in its nominee list, and this year’s competition covers pretty much every corner of the esports world. There are nine categories in total, with awards spanning games, streamers, personalities, content creators, teams, commercial partners, tournament organisers and supporting services. So, whether your pick is a major esports title or one of the creators dominating streams, there is a category for them. Voting is already live, but there is a deadline. Fans can support their preferred nominees until November 10, 2026. The full lineup gives a clear look at the names and organisations competing across the different parts of the industry. Here’s how the 2026 field is shaping up.Esports Game of the Year nomineesThe biggest game category has 12 nominees competing for the award.Counter-Strike 2League of LegendsValorantFortniteMobile Legends: Bang BangRocket LeagueHonor of KingsDota 2PUBG MobileCall of DutyApex LegendsRainbow 6 SiegeThat makes this one of the most packed categories in the 2026 lineup.Mobile games get their own awardThe Esports Mobile G...