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Esports Industry Soars: $5.7B Revenues by 2028, Mobile Gaming Rebounds, and Centralization Trends
- 2025/01/01
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The gaming and esports industry continues to experience rapid growth, driven by favorable demographics, evolving technology, and a strong community-building nature. By 2025, the gaming industry is expected to generate an estimated $211 billion in revenue, with mobile gaming contributing $116 billion[1]. The esports sector, in particular, is thriving, with global revenues projected to increase from $4.3 billion in 2024 to $5.7 billion by 2028[4].
Recent market movements have seen significant investments in esports, with brands like Mastercard and Amazon ramping up their spending around esports events such as the Esports World Cup[5]. The centralization of esports has also become more apparent, with publishers divesting from their owned-and-operated leagues and enlisting third-party operators to manage their events[5].
The mobile gaming esports industry, after experiencing a decline from 2021 to 2023, is expected to recover and grow to over $5.4 billion by 2030[3]. The global audience of esports is expected to reach over 318 million in 2025, with the industry valued at more than $1.4 billion in 2022[3].
Emerging trends include increased integration with traditional sports, such as the NBA 2K League, and the rise of streaming as a form of entertainment, with platforms like Twitch capturing a significant share of content hours watched[2][4].
Industry leaders are responding to current challenges by adjusting their ecosystems to include more revenue opportunities for esports teams. For example, Sentinels CEO Rob Moore reported that his team had exceeded its revenue figures for 2023 in the first half of 2024, bringing in revenues of over $3.3 million[5].
In comparison to the previous reporting period, the esports industry appears to be in a more tenable position, with brands and investors showing increased confidence in the sector. However, the industry still faces challenges, including its reliance on brand partnerships and outside investment to stay afloat[5].
Overall, the gaming and esports industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behavior, and significant investments from brands and investors. As the industry becomes increasingly centralized, it will be important for leaders to manage these changes effectively to ensure continued growth and success.
Recent market movements have seen significant investments in esports, with brands like Mastercard and Amazon ramping up their spending around esports events such as the Esports World Cup[5]. The centralization of esports has also become more apparent, with publishers divesting from their owned-and-operated leagues and enlisting third-party operators to manage their events[5].
The mobile gaming esports industry, after experiencing a decline from 2021 to 2023, is expected to recover and grow to over $5.4 billion by 2030[3]. The global audience of esports is expected to reach over 318 million in 2025, with the industry valued at more than $1.4 billion in 2022[3].
Emerging trends include increased integration with traditional sports, such as the NBA 2K League, and the rise of streaming as a form of entertainment, with platforms like Twitch capturing a significant share of content hours watched[2][4].
Industry leaders are responding to current challenges by adjusting their ecosystems to include more revenue opportunities for esports teams. For example, Sentinels CEO Rob Moore reported that his team had exceeded its revenue figures for 2023 in the first half of 2024, bringing in revenues of over $3.3 million[5].
In comparison to the previous reporting period, the esports industry appears to be in a more tenable position, with brands and investors showing increased confidence in the sector. However, the industry still faces challenges, including its reliance on brand partnerships and outside investment to stay afloat[5].
Overall, the gaming and esports industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behavior, and significant investments from brands and investors. As the industry becomes increasingly centralized, it will be important for leaders to manage these changes effectively to ensure continued growth and success.