Esports Get to know the exciting arena where youth sports athletes can shine—virtually. Video games that are played in an organized, competitive environment are called esports. Formats include multiplayer missions, first-person shooters, survival battle royales, and virtual reconstructions of physical sports. First gaining popularity in the late 1990s in Asia, today some esports competitions have millions of viewers tuning in to watch the action. Read more How Esports Have Become a Pathway to College Scholarships Are esports the next NFL? Find out in this video from the TODAY Show. New to Esports? From setup to competition, we have everything you need to kickstart your athlete in esports. Esports 101: How to Setup for Competition The Games Played in Esports A Fresh Look at the Value of Gaming and Esports How Esports Have Become a Pathway to College Scholarships More Esports Articles Esports: It’s Not Just About Gaming Discover more ways to show support for your athlete in esports. A Fresh Look at the Value of Gaming and Esports Are physical sports better than esports? Let's dive into what the research says. How Esports Have Become a Pathway to College Scholarships Are esports the next NFL? Find out in this video from the TODAY Show. The Positive Impact of Esport Communities Discover how esports is making a positive impact on communities all over the world. How to Play Esports in High School Esports are becoming more popular among high school students. Learn how to start a club at your school. How Esports are Paving the Way to Higher Education Discover how today's esports youth athlete is taking a different approach to college scholarships. Meet the Women Blazing a Trail for the Next Generation of Female Gamers Get an inside look at the women changing the game—literally. The Games Played in Esports New to esports? Discover some of the most popular games in every genre. Esports 101: How to Setup for Competition Discover how to properly setup your esports athlete for success.