ESportEvents

ESportEvents is the umbrella term for organized competitions in electronic sports in which teams or individual players compete in video games for prize money, prestige, and sponsorships. These events can be online tournaments, LAN events, or large-scale tournaments hosted at dedicated venues, often forming annual circuits alongside standalone championships.

Formats vary but commonly include group stages, single- and double-elimination brackets, Swiss rounds, and best-of series. Match durations depend on game type and format.

Genres and games: notable genres include MOBA, FPS, RTS, fighting games, and battle royale. Prominent titles include League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, StarCraft II, Street Fighter, and Super Smash Bros., among others.

Organizers and venues: events are staged online, in physical arenas, or in mixed formats. Major organizers include ESL, DreamHack, BLAST, FACEIT, and publisher-run circuits such as Riot Games' League of Legends World Championship and Valve's The International. Other long-running events include Capcom Pro Tour and various regional circuits.

Prize pools and audience: top events feature substantial prize pools; events attract live attendance and large global streaming audiences on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, contributing to the visibility and revenue of the esports ecosystem.

Impact and governance: esports events support networks of players, coaches, analysts, sponsors, and media. Governance and integrity are addressed by industry bodies and the emergence of players’ associations, with ongoing attention to fair play, anti-cheating enforcement, and eligibility rules.