E-Sports Professionals

Employers

E-sports professionals may be self-employed—competing in events around the world. Others work for franchises that are affiliated with leagues (such as Call of Duty League, Overwatch League, and League of Legends Championship Series) that are owned by game development companies or other entities.

Starting Out

It will take a lot of skill and hard work to become an e-sports professional. If you think you are good enough to be a competitive player or a lifestyle streamer, start promoting yourself on Facebook, Instagram, X, and other sites. Set up YouTube and Twitch.tv channels. If you keep practicing, competing, and promoting yourself, you may be able to build a large enough audience that allows you to earn revenue and/or get noticed by the gaming leagues or sponsors. Continue to follow competitive teams and leagues, build your network of contacts, and eventually reach out to see if they are any openings on the teams. Consider starting out on an unknown team—even one that is not too good—to obtain experience and make contacts. Keep building your audience, skills, and contacts until you begin seeing progress.