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esports

Also known as electronic sports, pro gaming, cyber-sport, e-sports, cybersport, e-sport

thumb|Players competing in a League of Legends tournament

AI overview

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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Wikidata facts

Instance of: entertainment
Subclass of: sport
Image: LGD Gaming at the 2015 LPL Summer Finals.jpg

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practiced by: clan
hashtag: esport
Commons category: Esports
topic's main category: Category:Esports
uses: video game
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Encyclopedic overview

37 sections

Contents

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.

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