Top five countries that have become esports hubs

Best countries for esports

Esports have slowly taken the gaming community by storm and recently many countries have developed and become the esports hubs for the players. Recently, Saudi has also been developing as a global emerging new esports hub for the gamers.

In this article, we will talk about the best five countries which have become the best esports hubs, based on current trends and the scale of their esports industries.

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5. Sweden

Sweden is known for its major contribution to esports. This country has produced some of the best esports players and teams so far. This could be especially said for the games like Counter-Strike 2 and DOTA 2.

Events like DreamHack, which began in Sweden, highlight its relevance in the esports landscape. The country also boasts a welcoming environment for gamers, with widespread acceptance and infrastructure for competitive gaming.

4. Brazil

This country is currently on the trend when it comes to esports popularity, particularly with games like CS:GO and League of Legends.

The country’s passion for competitive gaming is evidenced by a big fan following, significant tournament earnings, and the presence of internationally recognized teams like as MIBR and LOUD.

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3. United States

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You can’t count out the United States as one of the best esports hubs. It has one of the largest and most mature esports markets in the world.

Its success is due to its entertainment culture, great viewership, and large prize pools. It serves as a hub for multiple esports organizations hosts major tournaments, and is home to robust competitive scenes for some of the most popular games, like Fortnite and Call of Duty.

2. China

China has embraced the esports world from the start with the largest gaming market in the world by number of players.

In 2019, the government recognized esports as a formal sport, prompting significant infrastructure investments, such as esports cities and venues. China’s dominance in games such as Dota 2, League of Legends, and mobile games like Honor of Kings is noteworthy.

1. South Korea

South Korea, often credited with pioneering the esports business, has a deeply rooted esports culture. It is home to iconic teams and players, particularly in games such as StarCraft, League of Legends, and Overwatch.

The country has professionalized esports to the point where it is televised on major television networks, and there are specialist gaming academies and also known as the best esports hubs in the world.

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