Thunderpick Became Presenting Partner for Esports Awards
The 2026 ceremony lands in Miami this November with nine categories open for public fan voting.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in eSports
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The Esports Awards has named Thunderpick as its official iGaming partner for the upcoming 2026 ceremony in Miami. This 12-month deal rebrands the event as the Esports Awards Presented by Thunderpick.
Why it matters
The partnership elevates the profile of local industry celebrations while shifting focus to nine specific award categories decided by fans. Fans now have a strategic window to influence the final results during the event's high-stakes voting period.
The partnership spans a 12-month term for the 10-year-old event series, with nine categories currently open for fan voting. Votes submitted between November 3 and November 10 will count for double weight.
The players
Thunderpick
The iGaming platform serves as the presenting and official partner for the 2026 Esports Awards.
Hotspawn
The company serves as the presenting partner for the Esports Awards Invitational and related industry events.
The details
Thunderpick will take a lead role in presenting the Esports Play of the Year and Streamer of the Year categories while supporting the Origins Podcast. Beyond the awards, the company will collaborate on original content series throughout the year. Fans and an industry panel will determine the winners for the nine open categories.
Timeline
November 3-10, 2026: Final week of fan voting where votes count double.
November 17, 2026: Esports Awards ceremony takes place in Miami.
Beyond the 305
This partnership follows a decade of independent growth for the Esports Awards. Bringing the ceremony to Miami signals a major expansion in the event's scale as it moves into its 11th year.
Local fans should mark their calendars for the double-vote window occurring between November 3 and November 10. The awards ceremony will then host industry leaders and fans in the city on November 17.
The takeaway
The partnership solidifies the Esports Awards' presence in Miami for its 2026 milestone. Keep an eye on the official fan voting portal during the November 3-10 window to ensure your picks for the Play of the Year and other categories are weighted double.
Further reading
Learn more about the local industry at Miami eSports.
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