Centralized and open tournaments are the main types of tournaments in esports. For example, the League of Legends World Championship and Call of Duty League are centralized events created by the publishers. Meanwhile, tournaments like the Evolution Championship Series and Fortnite Champion Series are open and allow anyone to apply and test their skills.
With esports already a multi-billion dollar industry, thanks to sponsorships and broadcasting rights, new and existing tournaments are finding ways to appeal to new viewers and players almost every year.
However, with the business constantly changing, what is the preferred tournament format in esports in 2025 and beyond?