Esports History

A look back at how the 'nerd sport' became a lucrative mass phenomenon.

eSports is booming and the professional players are well-known stars. The prize money is also getting closer and closer to that of the professionals in classic sports. But how much do the players earn exactly? This is the ranking of the top 10 most successful eSports pros of all time.

In the numerous competitions of the various games, the participants play for sometimes large prize money. But they don't do it alone. There are numerous eSports teams that compete against each other in the various games. This is the ranking of the top 5 eSports teams in the world according to prize money earned.

The eSports industry is booming worldwide, but in Germany politicians and the DOSB are reluctant to recognize competitive gaming as a sport. eSports associations react with incomprehension, but are nevertheless certain: eSports is unstoppable.

The Electronic Sports League started 20 years ago in Germany. Over the years, a global brand has emerged from the niche of gaming - a brand that has become indispensable in eSports.