The turnover of the esports market will grow almost fivefold by 2030
The research company Grand View Research has released a report on the esports market. According to analysts, in the next eight years, its revenue will grow by an average of 21.9% and by 2030 will exceed the mark of $ 12.49 billion.
For comparison, it is expected that in 2022 the esports market will earn “only” $2.56 billion.
Among the main drivers of growth are increased awareness of esports in general, the growing availability of smartphones in developing countries, the popularity of streaming platforms like Twitch, as well as the interest of brands in sponsoring matches.