Esports Awards 2024: Meet the finalists and more

Syed Mujtaba Naqvi Published 25/09/2024

The Esports Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of Esports,” is returning this November. Be ready for a spectacular night honoring the very best in competitive gaming. With a reputation for being the most prestigious event in the esports calendar, the 2024 edition promises an unforgettable celebration. This year, finalists include legendary names like Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, Marc “Caedrel” Lamont, and industry giant Riot Games, setting the stage for a fierce competition.

The Esports Awards will be broadcasted live across major platforms like on Twitch and Twitter. The team invites fans to vote for their favorites, with categories covering everything from Player of the Year, to Esports Organization of the Year.

• Related: Here are all the Esports Awards 2022 Lifetime Achievement winners

Esports’ biggest night returns November

After a successful first broadcast in Riyadh, the second part of the Esports Awards 2024 will take place on 14th of November. This event will focus on the “Pro and On-Air” categories, bringing together esports professionals, content creators, and broadcasters under one roof. Finalists will compete for top honors, including Esports PC Player of the Year, Console Player of the Year, and more.

Fans can actively participate by voting for their favorite players, teams, and creators up until November 7th. With the growing popularity of esports, the ceremony aims to exceed its record-breaking 22 million viewers from last year.

The Star-studded lineup of Finalists

This year’s Esports Awards 2024 finalists feature a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Among the most anticipated categories is the PC Player of the Year. This is where names like Faker, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, and Tyson “TenZ” Ngo are competing for the top prize. Additonally, content creators like Ibai “ibai” Llanos and Caedrel are vying for the Content Creator of the Year award, promising a diverse representation of gaming talent. The top categories and their finalists are follows:

• Esports PC Player of the Year frags out with Faker, ZywOo, TenZ, and donk for the category.
• Esports Team of the Year teams up the category with T1, G2 Esports, and Team Liquid in the lineup.
• Esports Host of the Year hosts the line up of Yinsu Collins, James “BanKs” Banks, and Soe Gschwind.
• Esports Content Creator of the Year streams to us Caedrel, Tarik, and Mortal as the top candidates.

The best in broadcast and content creation

The 2024 Esports Awards will also recognize outstanding achievements in the broadcast and content creation arenas. Some of the industry’s biggest names are competing for the coveted Esports Play-by-Play Caster of the Year and Color Caster of the Year titles. Meanwhile, content creators who have shaped the narrative of esports through support and broadcasting will be celebrated in categories like Esports Supporting Service of the Year and Esports Broadcast & Production Team of the Year. Some of the most notable in these categories are as follows:

• Riot Games
• ESL FACEIT Group
• Blitz.gg
• Tracker.gg
• Alex “Machine” Richardson
• Lauren “GlitterXplosion” Laracuente
• Jennifer “LemonKiwi” Pichette
• Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill

Global Celebration by Esports Awards 2024

The 2024 Esports Awards is more than just a ceremony—it’s a global celebration of the esports community. Fans from all corners of the world will be able to tune in to the live stream and experience the magic as it unfolds. Additionally, voting is still open at esportsawards.com, where you can decide who walks with the title. With a dozen more categories, you are free to have a say in who succeeds in getting their title.

With the Esports Awards cementing its place as the ultimate celebration of gaming culture, 2024 promises to be a defining year for the industry. From the growing list of talented players to innovative organizations and broadcasters, this year’s event will spotlight the diverse and dynamic world of esports. As the November ceremony approaches, all eyes are on the finalists. We too are with the community, eagerly awaiting the crowning of this year’s champions.

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