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|date=2025-08-26T09:36:20.000Z
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|content=Esports Awards hosted the first-ever Decade Awards on August 24, 2025, honoring ten years of esports excellence. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, alongside the Esports World Cup, the event brought together the biggest names in gaming to recognize the players, teams, and organizations that shaped the esports industry over the past decade.

With nearly 9.8 million fan votes cast, the Decade Awards served as a powerful retrospective on esports' explosive global growth—and reflected just how dominant certain figures and franchises have been since 2015.

Riot Games and League of Legends Dominate the Decade

The night saw League of Legends and its affiliated personalities sweep the spotlight. Six of the 14 categories—over 40%—went to Riot Games-related winners, underlining the game’s unmatched cultural and competitive impact.

Among the most notable accolades:

Esports Game of the Decade – League of Legends

Esports Publisher of the Decade – [[Companies/Riot Games|Riot Games]]

Esports Live Event of the Decade – League of Legends Worlds 2017

Esports PC Player of the Decade – Lee “[[People/Faker|Faker]]” Sang-hyeok

Esports Team of the Decade – [[Companies/T1|T1]]

Esports Coach of the Decade – Kim “[[People/kkOma|kkOma]]” Jeong-gyun

Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok’s win in particular was no surprise. Widely hailed as the greatest player in esports history, his career with T1 has not only redefined professional League of Legends but also elevated the standard of play across the industry.

Celebrating Esports Excellence Across All Fronts

Despite the heavy presence of Riot-affiliated winners, the awards also honored individuals and brands from across the broader esports ecosystem.

Esports Personality of the Decade – Matthew “[[People/Nadeshot|Nadeshot]]” Haag

Streamer of the Decade – Félix “[[People/xQc|xQc]]” Lengyel

Esports Controller Player of the Decade – Anthony “[[People/Shotzzy|Shotzzy]]” Cuevas-Castro

Esports Breakthrough Player of the Decade – Mathieu “[[People/ZywOo|ZywOo]]” Herbaut

Esports Organisation of the Decade – [[Companies/Team Liquid|Team Liquid]]

Esports On-Air Talent of the Decade – Eefje “[[People/Sjokz|Sjokz]]” Depoortere

Esports Commercial Partner of the Decade – [[Companies/Intel|Intel]]

Esports Content and Coverage Platform of the Decade – Liquipedia

ZywOo’s recognition as Breakthrough Player of the Decade reflects his meteoric rise in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene. Known for his raw talent and consistent performance, he has solidified his reputation as one of the game's finest.

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