esports
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Esports refers to competitive video gaming where players compete against each other in organized tournaments, often with large audiences watching online or in person. It has grown into a significant entertainment industry with professional players, sponsorships, and global fan communities similar to traditional sports.
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Key facts
- Sport.name
- Esports
- Sport.image
- League_of_Legends_World_Championship_2017_Finals.jpg
- Sport.imagesize
- 300 px
- Sport.caption
- The stage for the 2017 League of Legends World Championship Finals in Beijing
- Sport.first
- 1972; Stanford University, California, US
- Sport.contact
- No
- Sport.team
- Team or individuals
- Sport.mgender
- Yes
- Sport.region
- Worldwide
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Article
37 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history (1972–1989)
- Growth and online video games (1990–1999)
- Global tournaments (2000–present)
- Classification as a sport
- Olympic Games recognition
- Games
- Video game design
- Spectator mode
- Online
- Local area network
- Players and teams
- General players and teams
- Unique players and teams
- Leagues and tournaments
- Promotion and relegation leagues
- Franchised leagues
- Tournaments
- University and school leagues
- Governing bodies
- Criticisms and legal problems
- Health concerns
- Ethical issues
- Performance-enhancing drugs
- Player exploitation
- Women
- Economics
- Gambling
- Data analytics and machine learning
- Game cancellations
- Media coverage
- News reporting
- Internet live streaming
- Television
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|Players competing in a League of Legends tournament
Esports (), short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, played individually or as teams.