North America Esports Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
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Esports in North America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
Key Highlights
– Esports refers to video games played within highly organized competitive environments, it covers a wide spectrum of video games, ranging from popular team-based multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs) to individual-focused first-person shooters and immersive survival battle royales, as well as virtual interpretations of real-world sports. The rise of esports is driven by growing enthusiasm for mobile gaming in different regions, along with improved access and technological development. The esports market is segmented into digital (in-app purchases), sponsorship, media rights, ticket & merchandise, publisher fees, and streaming.
– The North American esports market recorded revenues of $616.3 million in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% between 2019 and 2024.
– The sponsorship segment accounted for the market's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $386.6 million, equivalent to 62.7% of the market's overall value.
– In 2024, the North American esports market grew by 19.0%, driven by the expanding gaming industry and technological advancements such as streaming platforms and virtual reality. Additionally, the widespread expansion of high-speed internet further accelerated market growth, enhancing accessibility and engagement nationwide.
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Activision Blizzard Inc
Electronic Arts Inc
Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc.
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