2026 Esports Awards Venue Announced as The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

The Esports Awards, the biggest and most prestigious night in esports, today announced The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County as the home of its 2026 ceremony. Taking place in Miami on November 17th, the Esports Awards Presented by Thunderpick will bring together leading players, teams, creators and industry figures to celebrate the people and achievements that have defined the past year in esports.

Located in downtown Miami, the Adrienne Arsht Center is one of the largest performing arts centres in the United States. With a programme spanning touring Broadway musicals, jazz and classical music concerts, and Miami-based theatre, the venue will provide the setting for this year’s celebration of esports excellence.

Alongside the main ceremony, the 2026 programme will include the Esports Awards Invitational, Lifetime Achievement Mixer and PWR UP B2B Conference, bringing the industry together for networking, discussion and celebration.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Esports Awards to the Adrienne Arsht Center this November. Miami provides an exciting setting to bring our global community together, and we look forward to recognising the players, teams, creators and industry figures who have shaped the past year in esports,” said Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards.

“We’re delighted to welcome the Esports Awards to the Adrienne Arsht Center. The ceremony brings together a global community to celebrate talent, creativity and achievement, and we look forward to hosting the people who are shaping esports and gaming,” said Johann Zietsman, Adrienne Arsht Center President and CEO.

Esports Awards guests can access exclusive discounted rates at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, by reaching out to [email protected]. These special rates are available only to guests attending the event.

Voting is open and available at www.esportsawards.com/vote until November 10th. Fans can make their votes count twice as much during Turbo Week, running from November 3rd to November 10th, where every vote submitted carries double the weight in the final push.

The Esports Awards is brought to you in partnership with Thunderpick, Esports World Cup, Oakley, Hotspawn, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Miami DDA.