Esports Awards Reveal 2026 Nominee List Featuring Faker Jynxzi Kai Cenat

Esports Awards released its 2026 nominee lineup, featuring a mix of established champions and rising stars across major competitive titles, signaling the event’s continued role in spotlighting global gaming talent, and will be voted on by experts and fans worldwide.

Jynxzi earned a nomination after a breakout 2025 season that saw the player secure top finishes in several high‑profile tournaments, raising the profile of emerging talent in the esports ecosystem, and earned recognition from sponsors for his strategic play.

Faker appears among the nominees, his long‑standing record of multiple world championships underscoring his enduring impact on professional League of Legends competition and influencing new generations of players, shaping meta‑game strategies and methodologies across the scene.

Kai Cenat joins the nominee slate, bringing his large streaming audience and crossover appeal to the awards, highlighting the growing blend of content creation and competitive esports performance, the nomination reflects his role in bridging entertainment and tournament viewership, attracting demographics to esports events.