Picture this: a packed stadium with tens of thousands of fans, LED lights flashing, commentators hyping up the crowd, and two teams facing off—not in football or basketball, but in a video game. This is esports. What was once dismissed as a niche hobby has exploded into a billion-dollar industry, with professional players, coaches, sponsors, and massive international tournaments. Esports has moved from the basement and the arcade to center stage, and today we’re diving into how competitive gaming became a global spectacle.