eSport games like Fortnite and Overwatch are played by millions across the globe. Not only can you enjoy the fast-paced action of your favorite game, but you’re able to network and connect with a broad expanse of players across the globe. Now, it’s possible to even make a living off being a pro gamer.
2022 is shaping up to be a huge year for these tournaments, and watching them is a great chance to join in on the fast-paced action of a game. Read on for three great upcoming eSports tournaments that you should keep an eye on this year.
League of Legends World Championship
If you’re an eSports fan, we don’t need to tell you that League of Legends is one of the most popular games and has been for many years. Players who enjoy multiplayer battles and action role-playing can spend many hours improving their LoL skills.
This year, the League of Legends tournament is taking place in various cities across North America, including New York and San Francisco. The event hasn’t taken place this close to home since 2016 as covered on www.theverge.com, so you should definitely take advantage of this. In 2021, there were over 30 million spectators watching the Finals match, showing just how popular this tournament is. The tournament lasts around a month with multiple matches taking place. T1 look the team to beat early on in the season as they have started the LCK Spring Championship in impressive form, as covered on https://win.gg. Faker and his team will be determined to avenge last season when they lost to fellow Korean side Damwon Gaming in the semi-finals.
DreamHack Atlanta
Although this production company hails from Sweden, in 2022 they’re set to hold their yearly eSports festival in Atlanta. DreamHack is the perfect place for amateurs to begin their journey in competitive gaming because it combines various eSports tournaments (games TBC) with concerts, free play games and more. Additionally, the three-day festival boasts a BYOC (bring your own computer) feature where you can get a reserved seat and all the necessary gear for your gaming session.
In 2019, over 300,000 gamers attended DreamHack festival in Sweden. Tickets for Atlanta’s leg are coming out in May 2022, so make sure to set a reminder on your calendar!
FIFAe World Cup
The FIFAe World Cup is hosted by FIFA and EA and allows the top representatives from each team to compete to be the Champion. Several stages whittle millions out of the competition and, in 2017, the FIFAe World Cup was crowned the largest ever eSports tournament, according to www.guinnessworldrecords.com.
Accordingly, each year the finals attract tens of millions of viewers. If you have a passion for both football and eSports and you want to join as a spectator, you can watch the 2022 installment through the official EASPORTSFIFA Twitch channel.
Overall, the world of eSports is only becoming more expansive and popular, and there’s no time like the present to start immersing yourself in eSports tournaments. Joining and spectating at the world’s top events will allow you to meet like-minded gamers and enjoy watching the professionals.
