Financial Outlook of E-Sports
With the advancement of technology, high-speed internet, and broadcasting technologies, numerous revolutionary developments have emerged across various fields. Among these innovations in the realm of sports, one of the most striking developments is the e-sports industry, which has its own unique game rules and significant economic impact. The aim of this study is to examine the economic dimensions of e-sports games and organizations, as well as their potential contributions to the industry. This study employs the qualitative research method of document analysis to conduct an in-depth investigation into the economic aspects of the e-sports sector and its contributions. This new gaming phenomenon, which has rapidly attracted the attention of all age groups, has become a globally recognized trend. E-sports refers to computer-based video games played online that contribute to both the physical and cognitive development of players. With a continuously growing player and viewer base, e-sports organizations are experiencing rapid economic and cultural expansion. Findings indicate that e-sports has evolved into a globally expanding and economically thriving industry. The continuous growth and widespread adoption of e-sports have transformed the traditional sports landscape.
Authors
- Talha Murathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3834-7766)
Institutions
- Nippon Sport Science University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sport Economics Research
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.71125/sporteconres.11
- Primary Topic
- Digital Games and Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00