Global Esports Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
Global esports market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global esports market highlights
- The global esports market generated a revenue of USD 2,125.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,462.0 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 23.1% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, sponsorship accounted for a revenue of USD 1,101.6 million in 2024.
- Sponsorship is the most lucrative revenue source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
- Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 2,125.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 7,462.0 million |
| Growth rate | 23.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Sponsorship |
| Fastest growing segment | Sponsorship |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Sponsorship, Advertising, Merchandise & Tickets, Publisher Fees, Media Rights |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.5% of the global esports market in 2024.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 357.1 million by 2030.
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Global esports market outlook
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Sponsorship was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.83% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global esports market based on sponsorship, advertising, merchandise & tickets, publisher fees, media rights covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Global Esports Revenue Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Sponsorship
- Advertising
- Merchandise & Tickets
- Publisher Fees
- Media Rights
- Global Esports Streaming Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- On-demand
- Live Streaming
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