Think of your favorite video game, then imagine that stadium crowded with excited fans and the top teams going head to-head. That’s the scene at esports tournaments, or professional gaming championships. They are the gamer’s version of athletic competitions, and they can attract massive audiences and even global brand sponsorships.
In the past, esports were largely regional events that focused on a specific game or genre. The prize money was often modest, but over time large esports tournaments emerged, with multi-million dollar prize pools to draw the best talent. The International, the League of Legends World Championship and CS2 Majors all offer some of the biggest prizes in the industry.
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The rise of esports is nothing short of a modern day gold rush. Major media networks are broadcasting esports, owners of NFL and NBA teams have invested in esports teams and hundreds of high schools have added esports to their athletic offerings. In fact, the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance (ISEA) has a goal of bringing esports to all 6,500 member schools in their network by 2027. But despite this impressive growth, there are still a number of hurdles to clear as esports continues to evolve and grow.