Professional gamers in the US
The United States is home to some of the best professional gamers and eSports teams worldwide. Among these, notable mentions include Tyler Pharris, more commonly known within the industry as aBeZy , who was the eSports athlete with the highest earnings in the U.S. in 2021. Katherine Gunn, also known as Mystik, is another industry icon from the United States. In 2021, she was the highest earning female professional eSports player in the country. Overall, the combined earnings of eSports players in the United States amounted to more than 27 million U.S. dollars in 2021.eSports viewership in the US
Spectators are a vital part of any sports industry and following global trends, eSports viewership has been growing steadily in the United States. According to a September 2021 survey, 28 percent of respondents had some level of interest in eSports in the United States. A breakdown of the survey results showed that younger age groups had larger shares of eSports fans than older age groups. Furthermore, there were more male eSports fans than female eSports fans in the US based on the survey responses.Popular games for eSports viewers
There are a wide variety of video games to choose from when entering the world of competitive gaming. As of 2022, League of Legends, a team-based battle arena game, was the most followed eSports franchise in the United States. Based on insights from a September 2020 survey, Fortnite was the most popular eSports event for spectators aged 17 and under, whereas Call of Duty was a more popular game amongst those aged 18 and above.
