The video gaming industry is thriving at the minute, but that doesn't mean esports is thriving, too. Callum McCarthy looks at why.
Formula One’s virtual grands prix are a silver lining during dark times
The race’s popularity among young fans, both new and existing, has shown F1’s senior executives that video games and esports can be central to engaging under-25s.
ESPORTS | The esports ecosystem
A guide to the segments that make up the esports industry, how they fit together, and how revenue flows through the ecosystem.
Motorsport Games, ACO unveil expanded Le Mans Virtual Series
Leading racing game developer and publisher Motorsport Games has unveiled a rebranded and expanded competitive esports event based on the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans in partnership with race organizers …
Juniper Research: esports to become $3.5bn business
Firm projects roughly 70 per cent growth over next four years
DreamHack Sports Games strengthens eAllsvenskan relationship in new deal
Swedish Professional Football Leagues (SEF), the operating body of the top two divisions of domestic football, has agreed a new, long-term deal with esports company DreamHack Sports Games (DHSG) for i…
Shanghai to build $900m esports venue
Construction has started on a $900m (€733m) esports facility in Shanghai, which the city hopes will make it the global 'capital' of professional gaming.
49ers mark 75th anniversary with inclusive menu offering and global supporters’ club
NFL team demonstrates its forward-thinking, internationally-minded outlook with the introduction of the its Member Inclusive Menu and establishment of a global supporters club. Bob Williams reports.
IMG Arena hopes Ryder Cup data deal will ‘catalyse’ interest in golf betting product
Ryder Cup added to European Tour and PGA Tour rights
Revenue share model underpins bookmaker deals to reflect immaturity of in-play golf betting product
Eventellect CCO Kate Howard on the changing dynamics of sports ticketing
In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Kate Howard, chief commercial officer for Eventellect, a Texas-based ticket distribution advisory firm that has quickly become one of the key industry players in the management of live sports attendance. Eric and Chris also discuss the initial public offering for global sports data provider Sportradar, strong early-season business metrics for the National Football League, a substantial funding round for international esports organization the Mobile Premier League, and revenue distribution recommendations for college sports in the United States from the Knight Commission.
Francini: PE poses threat to agencies, but it won’t make them irrelevant
Ioris Francini, the former co-president of WME IMG and now specialist commercial advisor to the sports industry, gives his take on the shifting dynamics in rights brokerage and distribution and the spate of private equity deals sweeping through sport. Ben Cronin reports.