Australian Esports Tournaments

Live coverage, brackets, and results for the biggest competitive gaming events across Australia.

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ESL ANZ Championship — CS2 Season 3

Live now at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. Top 16 squads competing for regional supremacy.

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ESL ANZ Championship — CS2 Season 3

● Live Now

The premier Counter-Strike 2 league for Australia and New Zealand. Sixteen franchised teams compete across a double-elimination bracket for the regional title and a spot at the ESL Pro League qualifier.

GameCounter-Strike 2
Dates15–31 May 2026
VenueQudos Bank Arena, Sydney NSW
Teams16 Teams
FormatDouble Elimination

Gfinity Elite Series — Rocket League

● Live Now

Australia's top Rocket League teams face off in a round-robin group stage before the knockout bracket at the Melbourne Esports Open venue.

GameRocket League
Dates18–25 May 2026
VenueMelbourne Convention Centre, VIC
Teams8 Teams
FormatRound Robin + Finals

Gfinity Elite Series — Valorant Season 4

Upcoming

Eight franchised Australian teams return for the fourth season of the Gfinity Valorant league. The season features a new map pool and updated agent roster following the latest Riot Games patch cycle.

GameValorant
Dates10 Jun – 20 Jul 2026
VenueGfinity Arena, Melbourne VIC
Teams8 Teams
FormatLeague + Playoffs

IEM Sydney 2026

Upcoming

Intel Extreme Masters returns to Sydney for the fourth consecutive year. Sixteen international CS2 teams descend on Qudos Bank Arena for the most prestigious tournament on Australian soil.

GameCounter-Strike 2
Dates22–30 Aug 2026
VenueQudos Bank Arena, Sydney NSW
Teams16 Teams
FormatSwiss + Single Elimination

PAX Aus Indie Showcase 2026

Upcoming

Independent Australian developers compete for the coveted PAX Rising award. Attendees vote for their favourite titles across categories including Best Narrative, Best Gameplay, and Best Debut.

Event TypeShowcase / Competition
Dates24–26 Oct 2026
VenueMCEC, Melbourne VIC
EntriesOpen Submissions

ESL ANZ Championship — CS2 Season 2

Finished

ORDER claimed the Season 2 title after a dominant performance through the bracket, defeating Grayhound Gaming 2-0 in the grand final at Qudos Bank Arena.

GameCounter-Strike 2
DatesFeb–Mar 2026
VenueSydney NSW
WinnerORDER

Melbourne Esports Open 2025

Finished

The Melbourne Esports Open drew over 12,000 live spectators across three days at Melbourne Arena, featuring CS2, Valorant, and League of Legends competitions.

GamesCS2, Valorant, LoL
DatesSep 2025
VenueMelbourne Arena, VIC
Attendance12,000+

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