Esports

Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming at a professional level. It encompasses organized multiplayer video game competitions, often between professional players, individually or as teams. Esports can involve a variety of game genres, including first-person shooters, real-time strategy games, multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs), and sports simulation games, among others.

The growth of esports has led to the establishment of leagues, tournaments, and professional teams, with players often gaining sponsorships and earning significant prize money. Events can be held in-person at arenas or broadcast online, attracting large audiences both in-person and via streaming platforms. Esports has become a recognized form of entertainment, with an increasing cultural impact and legitimacy, sometimes even drawing parallels to traditional sports in terms of organization, viewership, and global reach.