eSports ticketing and merchandise revenue worldwide 2017-2023
The eSports market has boomed in recent years with more and more viewers tuning in to watch their favorite games being played by some of the best gamers in the world. Players can compete against each other, individually or in teams, in multiplayer video game tournaments across the world which are often played out in front of stadiums full of fans. According to a 2019 report, revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and merchandise in the eSports market is expected to increase from 4.42 million U.S. dollars in 2017 to over 63 million U.S. dollars in 2023.