THE EVOLUTION OF ESPORTS

1990s

Early online tournaments with games like Quake & StarCraft

2000s

First televised leagues like MLG with Halo 2 Pro Series

2010s

Twitch launches, revolutionizing how fans watch competitive gaming

2020s

Olympic recognition and mainstream sports channel coverage

PEAK VIEWERSHIP

3.2+ MILLION

2020 League of Legends World Championship

RECORD PRIZE POOL

$40 MILLION

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