# All About Esports
Esports is supported by a network of organisations that govern competitions, support players, and grow the industry worldwide. This section explores how esports is structured, highlighting key bodies in the UK and globally, and explaining how leagues, publishers, and governing groups shape competitive gaming.
Esports refers to organised, competitive video gaming where individuals or teams compete in specific games for prizes, rankings, or prestige.
Explore how traditional sports in the UK are structured, funded, and developed—highlighting links to esports in governance, pathways, and national support.
How the UK Government and DCMS support esports through policy, education, digital strategy, and partnerships with British Esports and Ukie.
Learn how the British Esports Federation supports grassroots esports in the UK through education, events, career pathways, and national student competitions.
Discover the differences between commercial and not-for-profit esports organisations, their goals, revenue models, and impact on the industry and communities.
Explore how esports connects with the wider video game industry, driving careers, innovation, game design, streaming, and cultural impact in the UK and beyond.
Explore leading esports tournament organisers like ESL, Gfinity, epic.LAN, and Insomnia, their events, history, and impact on grassroots and pro esports.
Explore how esports is organised and recognised worldwide, highlighting national bodies, support, and cultural impact across key countries including South Korea, US, China, and more.
Explore top UK and global esports teams, their main games, and franchise leagues like OWL, CDL, LEC & VCT shaping competitive gaming worldwide.
Explore key esports genres like MOBA, FPS, Battle Royale, RTS, Fighting, and Sports games. Learn about gameplay, popular titles, and competitive scenes.
Learn about PEGI & ESRB ratings, pros & cons of digital vs physical games, and how to keep kids safe from online risks like grooming and scams.
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