Major Esports Tournaments Kick Off on November 2, 2026

Two significant esports tournaments, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Beijing 2026 for Counter-Strike 2 and Asgard Championship Season 2 for Dota 2, commence today, November 2, 2026. IEM Beijing will feature 16 teams competing for a $1,250,000 prize pool through November 8, while the Asgard Championship will see 12-14 teams from the EEU and WEU regions battle for a $20,000 prize pool until November 19.