Esports tournament news may not be as recognizable as that of golf or football, but the world of competitive gaming is growing and expanding. It is estimated that there are over 1 billion gamers and spectators around the globe, and as internet connectivity continues to grow, it won’t be long before esports breaks that magical $5 billion mark in value.
Many popular video games have esports leagues and tournaments dedicated to them. The most famous are the League of Legends World Championship, Dota 2’s International, and the fighting game-specific Evolution Championship Series (EVO).
While multiplayer gaming is something that many players are familiar with, esports takes it to an entirely different level. Many top players earn hundreds of thousands of dollars from tournament prize pools, and some teams have amassed fortunes worth millions of dollars. Some of the most prolific esports teams include Astralis, OG, Team Liquid, and FaZe Clan.
Esports tournaments can be watched online on streaming platforms like Twitch or YouTube, on certain cable and broadcast networks, or even in person. Larger esports events are often broadcast live and feature pre- and post-game discussion as well as in-match commentary from professional play-by-play and color commentators.