Esports Events to Mark in Your Calendar This September

The esports calendar is always full of top-quality events, and this September is no different. Competitions will be unfolding all over the world, with Europe, Asia, and the Americas playing host to tournaments this month. The most famous games from the world of esports all contribute to the stacked calendar for September. Whatever your time zone and whatever your gaming preference, there are several big esports matches to keep an eye on this month.

Making the most of the esports experience

Esports have found a home on Twitch, and they are yet to see any reason to move out. All of the best events, this September and beyond, will be accessible via the relevant channels on Twitch. Some of the bigger tournaments may also be streamed live on YouTube, while availability may also vary depending on your preferred language. September matches from the Dota 2 BTS Pro Series will boast primary streams on Twitch for those wanting to watch in English, Russian, and Portuguese, but Spanish speakers will find their primary stream on Facebook.

It's no surprise to see League of Legends and Dota 2 among the biggest contributors to September's schedule, as the fantasy genre is as popular as ever. The two games mix the mediaeval with the magical in the same vein as HBO's Game of Thrones, one of the most successful TV shows of the last few years. If we look instead to the casino industry, we'll see that many slots featured at the top online casinos walk the same "mediaeval vs magical" line as GoT. NetEnt, among the world's largest gaming operators, is one provider of such games and indeed their Dark King: Forbidden Riches demonstrates the point perfectly - as well as providing the slick graphics and unique features the developer is famous for.

The aesthetic of NetEnt's Dark King online slot is reminiscent of designs from Lord of the Rings, the behemoth of a movie trilogy that dominated the early 2000s. Its appeal endures today, with Amazon looking to tap into its magic by producing a television show situated in the same fantastical universe. Bethesda's Skyrim is a video game that has invited several comparisons with LotR, and the continued release of expansions to this 2011 game proves that fantasy gaming is still immensely popular.

Anyone who enjoys any of the fantasy titles mentioned above will naturally be inclined to check out the many League of Legends and Dota 2 matches this month, although fans of sci-fi or military strategy will find action to savour courtesy of StarCraft II and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive respectively.

The ones to watch this September

Here are four of the events this September that look set to generate the biggest audiences, the largest volumes of bets, and the most discussion on social media.

2021 European Masters Summer

Game: League of Legends

Final: September 20th

The EU Masters is the continent's most prestigious semi-pro tournament for League of Legends players. 16 teams compete to progress from a group stage into the fiercely-contested knockouts, a format reminiscent of more traditional sporting tournaments.

The group stage has been in progress since August, but like any tournament, the action really hots up in the do-or-die knockout ties. The quarter-finals take place on the 15th and 16th before a dramatic weekend sees the semi-finals and final resolved by the 20th. With a prize of €40,000 on offer for the tournament champs, passions should run high as the EU Masters reaches its business end.

2021 DH SC2 Master Fall Finals

Game: StarCraft II

Final: September 20th

This is the second of three major online events this year on the ESL Pro Tour, with the Finnish star Serral claiming the trophy at the Summer Finals. With players' performances contributing to the standings that will determine the entrants to the Masters Championship 2021, expect the Fall Finals to be a real spectacle.

This StarCraft II competition unfolds in a matter of days, so you won't have long to wait for the next match to start on Twitch. The tournament begins with its group stage on September 17th and culminates in a final three days later, which is not one to miss if you're a fan of this sci-fi strategy game.

BTS Pro Series Americas 3

Game: Dota 2

Final: September 22nd

The winners of this Dota 2 tournament leave their screens with $21,000, so motivation certainly won't be an issue at this BTS Pro Series event. The group stage concludes on September 18th before the playoffs unfold between the 19th and the 22nd.

The Grand Final steps up the action from best-of-three to best-of-five, so there'll be plenty of in-play betting opportunities as the last two teams standing go head to head. Streams for this online tournament can be found on Twitch and Facebook, so there's no reason to miss some of the finest players in the Americas showing their skills in this battle arena game.

Dell Gaming Liga Pro

Game: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Final: September 27th

If you prefer your esports drama to be gritty and grounded rather than taking place in a fantastical universe, look no further than this CS:GO tournament taking place in Brazil late this month. A team from Wygers Argentina will be the odd one out in a competition dominated by the finest CS:GO players from Brazil.

This eight-team tournament starts on the 16th and comes to a close on the 27th, at which point a team will claim the top prize of R$3,500. The GamersClub channel on Twitch will be the place to tune into if you're seeking out a stream in Portuguese, while there should be a wide range of available markets if you're interested in CS:GO betting.

Whether you're keen to follow a tournament from start to finish or you prefer to cherry-pick the biggest clashes, there's plenty to look forward to in the world of esports this September. One of the best things about esports? There's no chance of any of these matches being rained off!

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