Esports Get to know the exciting arena where youth sports athletes can shine—virtually. Video games that are played in an organized, competitive environment are called esports. Formats include multiplayer missions, first-person shooters, survival battle royales, and virtual reconstructions of physical sports. First gaining popularity in the late 1990s in Asia, today some esports competitions have millions of viewers tuning in to watch the action. Read more Meet the Women Blazing a Trail for the Next Generation of Female Gamers Get an inside look at the women changing the game—literally. New to Esports? From setup to competition, we have everything you need to kickstart your athlete in esports. The Games Played in Esports A Fresh Look at the Value of Gaming and Esports Esports 101: How to Setup for Competition How Esports Have Become a Pathway to College Scholarships More Esports Articles