Mobile Esports on the Rise
With the increasing popularity and accessibility of mobile gaming, mobile esports have seen a significant rise in viewership and prize pools. Games like PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang have captured the attention of millions of viewers and offered substantial prize money to competitive players.
Honor of Kings: A Mobile Esport Sensation
One standout in the mobile esports scene is Honor of Kings, which has witnessed a surge in popularity with over $20 million in prize pools offered in the past year. The game hosted 85 tournaments in 2024, including the highly viewed 2025 Invitational Season 3 which peaked at over 380,000 viewers.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Continues to Dominate
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has established itself as a frontrunner in mobile esports, attracting millions of viewers across various tournaments. Despite a slow start in 2017, the game gained momentum after 2020, hosting more frequent tournaments and experiencing steady growth.
In 2025, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang saw a peak viewership of 1.7 million during the IPL Indonesia Season 15, marking a significant milestone for the game’s competitive scene.
Arena of Valor: Rising in Popularity
While Arena of Valor may not offer the largest prize pools compared to other mobile esports titles, it remains a popular choice among players and viewers. The game ranked second highest of all mobile esports titles by Esports Charts and attracted over 550,000 viewers during the Arena of Glory Spring 2025 event.
Despite a lack of prize money in the early months of 2025, Arena of Valor typically offers around $2 million in prize money annually, with expectations of increased prize pools during major championships.
PUBG Mobile: Leading the Mobile Shooter Esport Scene
PUBG Mobile has solidified its position as the most popular mobile shooter esport, outperforming many PC and console titles in terms of viewership and prize money. The game reached its peak viewership back in 2021 during the Global Championship Season 0, drawing over 3.8 million viewers.
With a steady peak viewership range of 900,000 to 1 million, primarily for the Global Championship events, PUBG Mobile continues to attract a large audience. In 2024 alone, the game offered a staggering $16.5 million in prize money across 283 tournaments.
In 2025, PUBG Mobile maintains its momentum with a peak viewership of 400,000 during the Super League South East Asia Spring 2025, giving away a total of $300,000 in prize money across 24 tournaments.