Ahead of today’s Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF), which is hosted by Cyberport Hong Kong, the company writes for Esports Insider to discuss the growing relationships between traditional sport and esports, with a particular focus on FC Barcelona.
The COVID-19 outbreak halted many of 2020’s anticipated events, such as the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship and the Tokyo Summer Olympics, thus bringing the world of traditional sports to a standstill.
However, the esports industry has seemed to be largely immune to the adverse effects of the pandemic due to its prompt transition into online formats and a sudden spike in interest from traditional sports organisations.