2022 was one splendid year for esports! Not only did the mobile esports stage continue growing, but some of the classics returned back to the spotlight.
The likes of CSGO, Dota 2, and League of Legends are still the undisputed kings in esports discussions, though there’s no lack of challengers from both conventional and mobile esports’ circles.
The trio magnifico is not only dominant in terms of popularity, but esports betting coverage too. That said, for everyone looking to get in on the esports betting action in 2023, the primary source of bets should be one of the big trio – LoL, Dota 2, or CSGO.
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And while these three esports titles do have the most popular and widely covered events, esports bookmakers have started properly covering other esports as well. Games like Rainbow Six, Valorant, and Rocket League have healthy competitive ecosystems that are bound to keep on flourishing.
But, is there any betting demand? There sure is!
When do the biggest esports events based on these games start? Well, that’s exactly what we’ve gathered here to discuss!
<h2 style="text-align: center;">7 Biggest Esports Events in the First Half of 2023</h2>
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Here are the seven biggest esports events scheduled to start in the first half of 2023, in no particular order:
<h3>ESL Pro League Season 17</h3>
<ul>
<li>Game: CSGO</li>
<li>Date: February 22nd – March 26th</li>
<li>Location: Malta</li>
<li>Prize pool: $850,000 USD 🔥</li>
<li>Participants: 32</li>
</ul>
Why don’t we kick things off with the two biggest CSGO events happening in the first half of 2023? First up – ESL Pro League Season 17. Yep, we’re already at the seventeenth season of ESL Pro League; a series that shaped a good portion of the esports industry and captivated millions of young esports fans.
<img class="size-full wp-image-1716 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/esl_pro_league_season_17_de88a9e36f.jpg" alt="ESL PRO LEAGUE" width="512" height="268" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/esl_pro_league_season_17_de88a9e36f.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/esl_pro_league_season_17_300x157_32bc83d3d9.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
EPL 17 is coming in hot with more teams than ever before. The same goes for the prize pool which now amounts to a whopping $850,000. February 22nd is the start time, giving the top teams just enough time to rest and recuperate following the end of the IEM Katowice special.
CSGO is still the number one esports betting title. With a handful of esports events in 2023 that are bound to get proper coverage, CSGO will remain at the top of the esports betting food chain! There’s no lack of challengers, but Valve’s FPS masterpiece will prevail… at least for another year or so.
<h3>BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023</h3>
<ul>
<li>Game: CSGO</li>
<li>Date: May 8th – 21st</li>
<li>Location: Accor Arena in Paris, France</li>
<li>Prize pool: $1,250,000 USD 🔥</li>
<li>Participants: 24</li>
</ul>
That’s right, this is the first ever CSGO Major Championship organized by BLAST.TV. When talking about raw significance, this is the #1 esports event to bet on in the first half of 2023. The prestige, the charm, the lucrativeness, the competition – it’s all there!
<img class="size-full wp-image-1717 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/blasttv_paris_major_2023_e3a85c46bb.jpg" alt="BLAST.TV PARIS" width="512" height="288" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/blasttv_paris_major_2023_e3a85c46bb.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/blasttv_paris_major_2023_300x169_d90a88f2ef.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
Plus, you can rest assured this Major will have state-of-the-art production quality, something we’ve come to expect from BLAST.TV events. The Danes haven’t been around the block for that long, but they already have a superb reputation. In other words, the first CSGO Major of 2023 is in good hands!
In terms of betting lines, you’ll have to wait for a few more months, at the very least. There are still several big CSGO events to be played. Plus, knowing the competitive nature of CSGO, we’re likely to see lots of roster alterations until May too.
Sites for betting on esports have to take all of this into their algorithmic calculations to figure out the win probability and odds. That said, we likely won’t be getting any clear-cut BLAST.TV Paris Major futures until the second half of April.
<h3>Six Invitational 2023</h3>
<ul>
<li>Game: Rainbow Six Siege</li>
<li>Date: February 7th – February 19th</li>
<li>Location: Place Bell in Montreal, Canada</li>
<li>Prize pool: TBA</li>
<li>Participants: 20</li>
</ul>
If you’re thinking of betting on esports in early 2023, then this year’s Six Invitational ought to be on your bucket list. It’s the biggest annual Rainbow Six event that practically serves as the game’s World Championship. It gathers the best R6 teams from across the globe and pins them against each other for massive prize pools.
<img class="size-full wp-image-1718 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/six_invitational_2023_1d96d9f646.jpg" alt="Six Invitational 2023" width="512" height="288" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/six_invitational_2023_1d96d9f646.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/six_invitational_2023_300x169_242314f3c0.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
Unfortunately, we still don’t have any details regarding the prize pool for the 2023 Six Invitational. However, if previous iterations are good indicators, we can expect it to be somewhere around $3 million.
Even though the tournament doesn’t start for roughly two more weeks, all major betting sites already have deep coverage. We’re not just talking about outright winner lines but other futures too, like region of winner and to reach the final.  So, as far as big events for esports betting in 2023 go, Six Invitational 2023 deserves a spot near the top of the list.
<h3>VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Game: Valorant</li>
<li>Date: February 13th – March 4th</li>
<li>Location: Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil</li>
<li>Prize pool: $500,000 USD 🔥</li>
<li>Participants: 32 teams</li>
</ul>
The all-new competitive season of Valorant is just about to kick off too. There are a number of changes coming this season, first of which is the VCT LOCK//IN event. Scheduled to start on February 13th, the sole purpose of the VCT LOCK//IN event is to show off the newly partnered teams and pin them against the rosters we all know and love.
<img class="size-full wp-image-1719 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/vct_lockin_sao_paulo_5f2955a455.jpg" alt="VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo" width="512" height="288" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/vct_lockin_sao_paulo_5f2955a455.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/vct_lockin_sao_paulo_300x169_cf194c0c35.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
However, this is all but a petty showcase. There is $500,000 USD on the line here, $100,000 of which will go to the winning team. You can rest assured all 32 contestants will be eyeing the grand prize. Of course, only a handful pose as legit title challengers. We’re referring to the likes of NaVi, Sentinels, and Fnatic who are coming into this tournament with the toughest and most experienced rosters.
<h3>Mid-Season Invitational 2023</h3>
<ul>
<li>Game: League of Legends</li>
<li>Date: May 2nd – 21st</li>
<li>Location: London</li>
<li>Prize pool: Minumum $250,000 USD* (no official announcement yet)</li>
<li>Participants: 13 teams</li>
</ul>
Year in and year out, the importance of Mid-Season Invitationals keeps on growing. What used to be a mere showdown event that served sort of like the intro to LoL Worlds later on in the year, is now a fully-fledged international spectacle that attracts millions of LoL fans across the globe.
<img class="size-full wp-image-1720 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/mid_season_invitational_2023_dcece958d0.jpg" alt="Mid-Season Invitational 2023" width="512" height="288" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/mid_season_invitational_2023_dcece958d0.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/mid_season_invitational_2023_300x169_fddf00e3e3.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
When it comes to competitive League of Legends, the MSI is surely the biggest and most impactful event in the first half of 2023. But, there are no major details we can share with you at the moment. The Spring season of regional LoL championships has just started and there’s still a lengthy road ahead of the 2023 MSI.
If you can’t wait till May, you can always bet on the likes of LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, and other smaller LoL regional championships. As we said earlier, the Spring season has just kicked off and we’ve already witnessed a couple of stellar upsets. If you’d like to get a taste of LoL betting action, regional championships are a great way to test the waters before the MSI event.
<h3>The Lima Major 2023</h3>
<ul>
<li>Game: Dota 2</li>
<li>Date: February 22nd – March 5th</li>
<li>Location: Arena 1 in Lima, Peru</li>
<li>Prize pool: $500,000 USD 🔥</li>
<li>Participants: 18 teams</li>
</ul>
The all-new season of Dota Pro Circuit is underway. The first Major is just around the corner too. The Lima Major 2023 is scheduled for February 22nd, bringing forth 18 teams and having 1,900 DPC points up for grabs.
<img class="size-full wp-image-1721 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/the_lima_major_2023_8eb2380cf8.jpg" alt="The Lima Major 2023" width="512" height="288" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/the_lima_major_2023_8eb2380cf8.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/the_lima_major_2023_300x169_1fed0e0e1b.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
As things stand now, we know just half of the qualified teams. The rest will be decided in the coming days, following the end of Division 1 Leagues.
Logically, there are no bets for The Lima Major 2023 just yet. But, don’t let that discourage you. Futures are likely to come within the next two weeks, with match-winners and props probably bound to show up a few days prior to kickoff.
All things considered, The Lima Major 2023 is going to be one of the most thoroughly covered esports events in the first half of 2023. If you’d like to test your luck and knowledge with a few esports bets, this tournament is a no-brainer!
<h3 style="text-align: left;">RLCS 2022/23 Winter Split Major</h3>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">Game: Rocket League</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Date: April 6th – 9th</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Location: San Diego Convention Center</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Prize pool: $310,000 USD 🔥</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Participants: 16 teams</li>
</ul>
The 2022/23 season of the Rocket League Championship Series kicked off in October last year. The Fall Major, the first of three in this season, was held in Rotterdam’s Rotterdam Ahoy arena in December. There was $31,000 in prize money and Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing took the title following a swift grand final victory over Moist Esports.
<img class="size-full wp-image-1722 aligncenter" src="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/rlcs_202223_winter_split_major_cecb3b299a.jpg" alt="RLCS 2022/23 Winter Split Major" width="512" height="288" srcset="https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/rlcs_202223_winter_split_major_cecb3b299a.jpg 512w, https://winz-blog.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/rlcs_202223_winter_split_major_300x169_ef8e235743.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" />
Now, the world of competitive Rocket League is eyeing the next big event. That’s right, we’re referring to the second Major of the season. The 2022/23 RLCS Winter Split Major is set to start on April 6th and deliver the same kind of excitement its predecessors did.
16 teams, $310,000 USD in prize money, and a packed San Diego Convention Center almost guarantee a top-of-the-line spectacle. Keep in mind that there are no Rocket League betting markets for this event just yet. But, that’s all bound to change in late March when we get details on the first-round matchups.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">2023 Is Going to be a Fine Year for Esports</h2>
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Looking back at all these upcoming esports events, one thing is certain – the growth of the esports industry won’t be slowing down anytime soon. The momentum mobile esports franchises are enjoying right now is actually transitioning to a second win for classic titles like Dota 2, League of Legends, and CSGO.
In terms of betting popularity, the undisputed trio still remains strong, with healthy competitive ecosystems and ever-so-lucrative prize pools. The production quality is reaching new heights, year in and year out, delivering on its promises and further expanding what’s already a highly diverse competitive ecosystem.
If you’re interested in betting on some of these upcoming esports tournaments in 2023, you’ll have no trouble finding valid betting markets. Online sportsbooks have long realized their potential, so don’t be surprised to see standalone categories for esports, alongside conventional sports like basketball, football, and soccer.

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