Esports refers to organized competitive video gaming among professional players. The most common
video game genres associated with Esports are real-time strategy (RTS), first-person shooter
(FPS), fighting and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). Popular games for Esports include
League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty, Overwatch,
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Fortnite Battle Royale, and StarCraft II.
The audience can watch the event by either visiting the arena live or online through gaming
broadcasters. Conglomerates such as, Disney, ESPN, ABC, Nielsen, and more are signing deals to
secure broadcast rights to Esports tournaments.