Esports Awards 2026 finalists revealed in wave one; Miami ceremony set for Nov 17

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Organizers revealed the first wave of Esports Awards 2026 finalists across nine categories, including players, teams, games, creators, and companies. The ceremony will take place in Miami, Florida on November 17, 2026, the first time the event is hosted there. Fan voting is open and closes November 10, with votes counting double during Turbo Week from November 3–10. Additional category finalists will be announced in subsequent waves ahead of the ceremony.

• Ceremony scheduled for November 17, 2026, in Miami — the first time the Esports Awards will be held there.
• Fan voting closes on November 10, 2026; votes carry double weight during Turbo Week (November 3–10).
• Wave one announced finalists across nine categories, covering prominent players, teams, games, creators, and companies.
• Organizers will release additional category finalists in future waves prior to the event.