At the Esports Awards 2025 ceremony held in Riyadh, the winners of the milestone Decade Awards were announced. The main highlight was the presentation of the award in the "Esports Game of the Decade" category, where League of Legends emerged victorious.

League of Legends outperformed a host of the most renowned disciplines, reaffirming its status as the most influential game of the past ten years. The nominees included:

Counter-Strike
Dota 2
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Rocket League
VALORANT
Call of Duty
Fortnite
Rainbow Six Siege

Thanks to its unique esports ecosystem and millions of fans worldwide, LoL continues to be a driving force in esports.

The Esports Awards ceremony is held annually, but 2025 was special as it was the first time achievements of the entire decade were celebrated. The winners were determined by a combined vote of fans (25%) and an expert jury (75%). League of Legends, created by Riot Games, once again proved that its impact on the industry's development remains undeniable.