eSports fans increase in eSports interest during COVID-19 in the U.S. in 2020, by age
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. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States, an increase in eSports interest differed across fans in different age groups. During a survey in the U.S. in September 2020 among eSports fans of all ages, over 63 percent of fans under 17 reported an increase in eSports interest during the pandemic. Meanwhile, nearly 42 percent of respondents between 25 and 34 also reported an increased interest in eSports over this time period.
