Top 5 mobile esports games as of February 2026, with all key details.
1. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)
Currently the undisputed leader in mobile esports.
It holds the highest peak viewership of any esports game (mobile or PC) in 2026 at 5.68 million viewers during the M7 World Championship, setting a new all-time record for mobile events.
It also leads 2026 year-to-date prize pools among mobile titles with $1.006 million awarded so far.
Recent majors like the Mid Season Cup have offered $3M+ prize pools, and the game continues to dominate Southeast Asia while expanding globally into 70+ regions.
2. Honor of Kings (HoK / Arena of Valor internationally)
Strong second place with 584K peak viewers in its Global Esports Series Season 4 (ranking #4 overall across all esports in 2026).
It has $100K in 2026 prize money so far and benefits from massive popularity in China combined with growing international presence. It remains one of the highest all-time earning mobile titles.
3. PUBG Mobile
A long-time powerhouse with massive historical success (all-time prize pools around $90 million).
In 2026 it continues to run major events like the PUBG Mobile Global Championship and Spring Cup, with recent Worlds events reaching around 1.3 million peak viewers.
While its 2026 year-to-date prize money is lower due to a focus on fewer but larger tournaments, its established ecosystem and global fanbase keep it firmly in the top tier.
4. Free Fire
Maintains a solid position with 144K peak viewers in recent events and $189K in 2026 prize pools (second among mobile games YTD).
It has consistent strength in Latin America and Southeast Asia, with ongoing world championships and regional circuits that sustain its competitive scene.
5. Call of Duty: Mobile
Rounds out the top 5 with an active 2026 roadmap including events like the King Arena, CCTC qualifiers, and strong regional/amateur-to-pro pipelines.
It delivers steady viewership and engagement through regular tournaments and a dedicated competitive community.
Additional context:
MLBB's M7 Worlds alone generated higher viewership than most other mobile titles' entire 2026 calendars combined.
PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile benefit from deep, long-running ecosystems, while Honor of Kings is rapidly expanding internationally.
Free Fire remains relevant through its accessibility and regional dominance.
Other notable mentions include Brawl Stars and Clash Royale, but they trail the top five in current viewership and prize momentum.
This ranking is driven primarily by 2026 viewership peaks (the most reliable indicator of live esports popularity) along with ongoing prize pools and competitive activity.
