Most pro players are part of eSports organizations—teams 58WIN that provide coaching, salaries, housing, and training facilities. Notable teams include:
- Team Liquid
- T1
- Cloud9
- Fnatic
- Natus Vincere
These teams function much like traditional sports franchises. They manage rosters, handle contracts, and negotiate sponsorship deals with brands like Red Bull, Intel, Nike, and BMW.
Diversity of eSports Titles
eSports is not limited to just one genre or style. Here are some popular categories:
- MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena): League of Legends, Dota 2
- FPS (First Person Shooter): CS:GO, Valorant, Call of Duty
- Battle Royale: Fortnite, Apex Legends
- Sports Simulation: FIFA, NBA 2K
- Fighting Games: Street Fighter, Super Smash Bros., Tekken
Each genre requires different skill sets, and each game has its own professional circuit.