As a football fan who also loves video games, it’s no surprise to me just how big these two markets are. Teams like the Minnesota Vikings have a massive following while game franchises such as Call of Duty captivate millions of gamers.
Recently, Bizjournals.com shared the news that the Wilf family has invested in an esports franchise which will compete in upcoming Call of Duty tournaments hosted by Activision Blizzard around the world.
ESPN reports that each franchise costs approximately $25 million to start and Minnesota’s team will join franchises in Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Paris, and Toronto with more expected to be announced soon.