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Largest esports prize pool

The current largest esports prize pool record is $40 million, held by The International 2021 (Dota 2), set on October 17, 2021. Last checked October 14, 2026.

$40

million

The International 2021 (Dota 2)

Bucharest, Romania, 2021

Holder
The International 2021 (Dota 2)
Record
$40 million
Exact figure
$40,018,195
Location
Bucharest, Romania
Date set
October 17, 2021
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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