The esports phenomenon came to life vividly for Jason Siegel when he took his son Ryder, accompanied by his youth league baseball teammates, to an NBA2K tournament at The Fortress on the Full Sail University campus last summer… Read Full Article
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Goldman Sachs estimates that by 2020, 70 million people will watch an esports final. By that time, consumers will watch 3 billion hours of esports, or 10 percent of all sports viewing.
The esports community is growing by the day, averaging at a 15% increase each year according to Newzoo statistics. This year alone the global esports audience reached 380 million people and is expected to increase to 557 million by 2021. Currently, North America is the leading country for esports revenue with projections of becoming a 1.65 billion dollar business by 2020. Males ages 21-35 make up more than 38 percent of global esports marketing, making them the largest segment of “esports enthusiasts.”
For more information on how to host your event in Greater Orlando, please contact Brent Nelson, Senior VP of Business Development at 407-648-0103 or bnelson@greaterorlandosports.com.
ORLANDO IS POSITIONING ITSELF TO BE THE ESPORTS & GAMING DESTINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
December 14, 2019
2019 Hearthstone Collegiate Championship Fall Finals at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress
August 24, 2019
Red Bull Conquest at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress
July 30, 2019
MLS All-Star Week eMLS Challenge at Ace Café Orlando
July 5-7, 2019
Halo Outpost: Discovery at Orange County Convention Center
June 13-15, 2019
NBA 2K The Ticket at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress
August 9-13, 2017
Call of Duty World League Championships at Amway Center
The Greater Orlando region has set aside tourist development tax funds to be used to attract sports events to the region. The goal of the funds is to foster economic development as well as bringing events to the region for the enjoyment of the citizens.
Addition Financial Arena
CEO Gaming
City of Orlando
Defy eSports Bar
EA Sports
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Full Sail University
Greater Orlando Sports Commission
Orange County
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando City Soccer Club
Orlando Economic Partnership
Orlando Magic
Orlando Venues
Osceola Heritage Park/SMG
PRG
Red Bull
Rivals
Special Olympics Florida
UCF Athletics
Universal Orlando Resort
University of Central Florida
Visit Orlando
WKMG
Willow TV