The Global Calendar of Competitive Gaming

Competitive gaming has become an international sporting phenomenon, bringing together professional teams, independent competitors, tournament organisers, sponsors and millions of spectators. From enormous international championships to emerging regional competitions, esports now operates across an extraordinary range of games, platforms and sporting disciplines.

Pro Sports Guidebook: World Esports Almanac 2027 provides a comprehensive, month-by-month guide to the competitions, events and developments shaping the global esports landscape throughout 2027.

Covering competitive gaming across PC, console and mobile platforms, the almanac explores major championship circuits, fighting games, racing simulators, sporting simulations, team-based competitions and other established and emerging esports disciplines.

Each month presents an international competition diary, notable events and industry developments, together with information about tournament locations, prize money, awards and the organisations responsible for delivering competitive gaming at every level.

Beyond the competition calendar, the book examines the wider world of professional esports, including the realities of pursuing a gaming career, the financial opportunities available to successful competitors, the roles of coaches and managers, and the growing commercial infrastructure supporting the industry.

Special attention is given to the international nature of competitive gaming, recognising the importance of established markets in Asia, Europe and North America alongside developing competitive communities elsewhere.

Designed for esports enthusiasts, aspiring professional gamers, tournament organisers, researchers and sports followers, this annual reference brings together the breadth of modern competitive gaming in a single accessible publication.

Whether following established international championships, discovering unfamiliar competitive disciplines or exploring the business behind professional gaming, World Esports Almanac 2027 offers a structured guide to another remarkable year in esports.

Competition schedules, locations, participants and prize information are subject to change. The almanac reflects information available at the time of compilation.