How many people watch esports worldwide?
Gaming medium Data from 2024
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The answer
640,000,000 viewers
Roughly 640M.
About 640 million people watch esports at least occasionally, a figure comparable to the audience for the NBA. Prize pools for the largest tournaments have exceeded $40 million, funded partly by in-game item sales.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Newzoo Global Esports Market Report |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | viewers |
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