According to experts, the esports industry will overtake many other types of sports leisure this year. This phenomenon is evidenced by the rapid growth of interest in this discipline in some countries, such as India.
India’s esports market is experiencing a rise in popularity, driven by increased engagement among youth and a developing ecosystem of local tournaments and sponsorships. Online platform Statista shows, that the number of users is expected to reach 147.9 million by 2029
In recent years, the country has been investing heavily in online gaming and esports, as evidenced by the emergence of a large number of tournaments, esports players, and a growing fan base.
Experts believe that several factors have contributed to the growth of esports popularity in India:
the growing interest of the country’s users in mobile games. For example, large-scale local competitions (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are held on mobile platforms, arousing intense interest among viewers;
access to smartphones and the Internet;
growing ecosystem of local tournaments;
support for esports by influential organizations;
interest in the esports industry from government agencies.
Valorant, Dota, and a classic example: CS2 are leading in terms of the popularity of games in the region. The choice of game depends on the experience of the particular player. CS attracts athletes who feel that they have an advantage in tactical combat.
SiGMA Asia 2025: top brands will visit the largest iGaming event in June
Analysts say Asia is the leading region for developing the esports industry today. According to Statista, Asia’s Esports market will reach US$1.3bn in 2025.
Therefore, the participation of influential brands in esports events held in Asian countries attracts the attention of audiences and organizations. The BETER team will present most of its products and breakthrough solutions at the most anticipated event — SiGMA Asia 2025 in the Philippines. The BETER will present its portfolio, including:
700,000+ prime sports & esports events yearly;
400+ global esports tournaments per year;
accurate live-streaming, odds, and data;
dedicated integrity team ensuring fair play.
Industry leaders may visit SiGMA Asia 2025, one of the year’s large-scale events in the Asian market, to learn more about top esports products.
