The reach in the esports market in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 4.6 million users (+24.02 percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the reach is estimated to reach 23.77 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029.
Data provided by Statista Market Insights are estimates.
Definition:
Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming where professional players or teams compete in various multiplayer video games. These competitions are often organized into leagues, tournaments, and events, attracting both online and offline audiences. Esports has grown into a global industry, with players, sponsors, and spectators contributing to its popularity and economic significance.
Structure:
The Esports market can be divided into 6 different parts. First, Sponsorship & Advertising, which refers to revenues made from sponsorship deals and advertising for events and tournaments. Merchandise & Ticketing refers to the revenues generated mainly from tournament tickets and the merchandise that comes with it. Additionally, Streaming, Media Rights and Publisher Fees, which all refers to the revenue that is associated with broadcasting Esports events accross various channels. Lastly, Esports Betting includes the betting on outcomes of Esport events.
Additional information:
The market comprises revenues, ad spendings, users, average revenue per user, and penetration rates. Revenues are generated through advertising spending and consumer spending. Sales channel data shows both online and offline revenues. Information on Esports betting can also be found in the Digital Market Insights. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue. Key players of the market include companies or teams such as FaZe, Cloud9 or TSM. For more information on the data displayed, use the info button right next to the boxes.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Statista. (September 4, 2024). Number of users of eSports in the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2029 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1373885/esports-market-reach-uk
Statista. "Number of users of eSports in the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2029 (in millions)." Chart. September 4, 2024. Statista. Accessed October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1373885/esports-market-reach-uk
Statista. (2024). Number of users of eSports in the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2029 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1373885/esports-market-reach-uk
Statista. "Number of Users of Esports in The United Kingdom from 2019 to 2029 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1373885/esports-market-reach-uk
Statista, Number of users of eSports in the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2029 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1373885/esports-market-reach-uk (last visited October 31, 2024)
Number of users of eSports in the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2029 (in millions) [Graph], Statista, September 4, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1373885/esports-market-reach-uk