Esports Awards 2025 Winners

Esports Awards 2025: Every Big Winner but Mostly League of Legends

The Esports Awards 2025 returned to Las Vegas for its 10th edition, delivering another packed night of celebrations, surprises, and well earned recognition across the competitive gaming world. Just a few months removed from a special anniversary showcase at the Esports World Cup, this ceremony kept the momentum going with a lineup of winners that reflected the current state of global esports. One trend stood out above everything else: League of Legends, mostly due to the amazing year they had in Esports, stole the spotlight from start to finish.

For anyone looking to boost their understanding of this year’s standout performers and how the competitive landscape is shifting, here is a complete breakdown of the biggest moments.

League of Legends Rises Again

If there was any doubt about the strength of the League of Legends ecosystem, the 2025 awards eliminated it. LoL swept multiple categories and reminded everyone why it remains one of the most influential games in the world. Kim "Kim" Jung su earned Coach of the Year after another strong competitive season, while Laure Valée secured Host of the Year, reinforcing the depth of talent surrounding the scene.

The night got even bigger for Riot Games when League of Legends was officially crowned Esports Game of the Year. This broke a streak of four consecutive wins for VALORANT and marked the first time LoL reclaimed the top spot since 2020. The win also helped Riot take home Esports Publisher of the Year, a title the company has now earned eight times in ten years.

This renewed dominance plays into the wider conversation around what continues to boost player interest in LoL. Between regular meta updates, a massive ranked player base, and large scale international tournaments, the game has maintained the kind of long term relevance most esports can only hope to achieve.

Talent from Riot Productions Shines

Beyond the main awards, Riot affiliated talent had a huge presence throughout the ceremony. Clayton "CaptainFlowers" Raines won Play by Play Caster of the Year, while Andrew "Vedius" Day picked up Colour Caster of the Year. These victories underline the consistency of Riot broadcasts and the strength of their on screen lineup.

Analyst of the Year went to Mimi "aEvilcat" Wermcrantz, well known for her work on the VCT Americas desk. Her win proved that top level analytical talent is thriving across multiple Riot titles, even as LoL continues to lead the global conversation.

Counter Strike 2 Gets Recognized

While LoL dominated the headlines, the ceremony gave Counter Strike 2 fans plenty to cheer about. Team Vitality’s CS2 roster walked away with Esports Team of the Year after an impressive season that saw them outplay heavy hitters such as Gen.G from League of Legends and NRG Esports from VALORANT.

Vitality’s own superstar Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaud capped off his standout year by winning Esports PC Player of the Year. This put him ahead of elite competition like Chovy from LoL and multiple VALORANT champions. For fans following rankings and performance trends, this is another clear sign of the ongoing strength and consistency of the Counter Strike 2 scene.

India’s Esports Scene Steps Into the Spotlight

One of the ceremony’s most impactful moments came from the growing Indian esports ecosystem. Animesh “THUG” Agarwal earned the prestigious Esports Personality of the Year award, recognizing his influence on the region’s growth. His organization, S8UL Esports, was also named Esports Content Group of the Year, signaling a major boost for South Asian esports visibility on the world stage.

Full List of Esports Awards 2025 Winners

It's time to release that list! Here are the winners of all categories in the 2025 Esports Awards:

• Esports Game of the Year: League of Legends
• Esports Mobile Game of the Year: PUBG Mobile
• Esports Personality of the Year: Animesh "Thug" Agarwal
• Streamer of the Year: iShowSpeed
• Esports Content Group of the Year: S8UL
• Esports Content Creator of the Year: Jynxzi
• Esports Play of the Year: Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon
• Esports Commercial Partner of the Year: Red Bull
• Esports Publisher of the Year: Riot Games
• Panel's Choice Award: Sebastian "SebTheFloorManager" Leathlean
• Esports Supporting Service of the Year: Prodigy Agency
• Esports Supporting Platform of the Year: Liquipedia
• Esports Creative Campaign of the Year: Team Liquid 25 Year Anniversary Campaign
• Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year: Mason "Mercules" Ramsey
• Esports Team of the Year: Team Vitality CS2
• Esports PC Player of the Year: Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut
• Esports Controller Player of the Year: Zeng "Xiao Hai" Zhuojun
• Esports Organisation of the Year: Team Falcons
• Esports Coach of the Year: Kim "Kim" Jung-su
• Esports Play by Play Caster of the Year: Clayton "CaptainFlowers" Raines
• Esports Colour Caster of the Year: Andrew "Vedius" Day
• Esports Host of the Year: Laure Valée
• Esports Analyst of the Year: Mimi "aEvilcat" Wermcrantz

The 2025 Esports Awards painted a clear picture of the current competitive landscape. LoL sits firmly at the center of global esports, boosted by a veteran player base and high level talent across every broadcast role. Counter Strike 2 remains a powerhouse with world class competitors, while emerging regions like India are rapidly rising in influence.

 

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