Thunderpick Becomes Presenting Partner of 2026 Esports Awards with Year-Round Role

Thunderpick has signed on as the presenting and official iGaming partner of the 2026 Esports Awards under a 12-month agreement. The partnership extends beyond the main ceremony to include year-round content and programming.

Under the deal, Thunderpick will present three awards: Esports Play of the Month, Esports Play of the Year, and Streamer of the Year. The company will also support original content initiatives including the Esports Play of the Month series and the Origins Podcast.

The main awards ceremony is scheduled for November 17 in Miami. Fan voting opened on November 3, with votes cast between November 3 and November 10 counting double toward the final tally. The voting window closes on November 10, one week before the ceremony.

Nine categories are currently open to fan voting, including Esports Game of the Year, Esports Mobile Game of the Year, Streamer of the Year, and Esports Personality of the Year. The awards recognize contributors across the esports industry, spanning competitive achievements and behind-the-scenes work.

The Esports Awards have run for more than 10 years. The 2026 programme also includes other presenting partnerships: Hotspawn will serve as presenting partner for the Esports Awards Invitational, Lifetime Achievement Mixer, and PWR UP B2B Conference. No financial terms for any partnerships were disclosed.