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Esports
Esports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a form of sporting competition using video games. It often takes the form of organised, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams. The Asian Games will include esports as a medal event at the 2022 edition after it was presented as an exhibition event at the 2018 Asian Games.
French President Emmanuel Macron presents the EWC 2026 Club champions award to Chinese club AG.AL at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
United States

Power-up: China’s Esports World Cup win a showcase for market potential

With the EWC being held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time, the US$4.3 billion industry looks to grow its market, including in China.

Middle East

Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East

Tencent

Honor of Kings great ‘Cat’ reflects on his past and future in esports

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s internet cafes enjoy a revival, safety must be a priority

With online gaming hubs offering overnight accommodation, more rigorous regulation of the sector is warranted.

People surf the internet at a cybercafe in Sham Shui Po in December 2018. Internet cafes in Hong Kong are subject to a voluntary code of practice that dates back to 2003. Photo: Winson Wong
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Gamer Girls: Angela Yuen leads beguiling Hong Kong esports drama

This engaging tale of an all-female esports team delivers an underdog story with a light touch and punches well above its modest budget.

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Faker

LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on Carousell

South Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.

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Kai Tak Arena to host League of Legends Champions Korea Cup esports event

The tournament will attract some of the biggest names and follows the city’s successful hosting of Blast Premier at Cyberport last year.

Players compete in the final of the League of Legends World Championship in Chengdu. Photo: AFP
Tourism

How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and attracts fans from across Asia

Tickets at venues like LCK Arena sell out fast as fans travel to South Korea’s capital to see the best play games such as League of Legends.

Viral stories

Japan gamer, 12, plans to quit school for esports, backed by parents, sparks debate

Boy with capacity for focus far exceeding ordinary child aims for top of professional gaming; once concentrated on game so much, he wet himself.

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Video gaming

How League of Legends is still China’s top PC game after 15 years

Vital esports scene surrounding the game, developed by Tencent subsidiary Riot Games, helps maintain its popularity.

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South Korea’s T1 member Faker, or Lee Sang-hyeok, is seen on screen during the final of the League of Legends World Championship in Chengdu, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, on November 9, 2025. Photo: AFP

FURIA defeat Falcons in front of sold-out crowd as esports take over Hong Kong

The Brazilian squad won back-to-back tournaments in Asia in front of 12,000 Counter-Strike fans.

FURIA celebrate their win at BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals. Photos: BLAST/Luc Bouchon

Falcons set up grand final with FURIA as sold-out BLAST Rivals takes over

Hong Kong’s biggest ever Esports event continues with a pair of dramatic semi-final matches.

Vitality wins an epic as Hong Kong’s biggest Esports event wows packed crowd

The first day of action in front of the Hong Kong crowd did not disappoint.

TYLOO bows out as BLAST Hong Kong group stage comes to a close

There will be no Asian representation in the esports playoffs at the AsiaWorld-Arena as The MongolZ also depart.

TYLOO players (left) shake hands with their paiN Gaming rivals after their defeat. Photos: BLAST/Luc Bouchon

Rocky start for Asian sides as BLAST Hong Kong kicks off at AsiaWorld-Arena

The HKD$7.7 million Counter-Strike tournament will be watched by sold-out crowds at the weekend.

The MongolZ shake hands with Passion UA post-match. Photos: Handout

Teams relish Asia swing as Counter-Strike descends on Hong Kong for BLAST Rivals

Home favourites TYLOO and fellow Asian side The MongolZ will be in action on day one at the AsiaWorld-Arena.

South Korea

Video | Third consecutive championship for South Korea’s T1

Focus is on T1 star player, Faker, who won 6 times at the championship finals held on November 9, 2025, in Chengdu.

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Video gaming

Saudi video gaming giant Savvy eyes China’s vast market and talent

The state-owned firm is looking for opportunities beyond mature Western markets, particularly in emerging and Asian markets.

Saudi Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, vice-chairman of Savvy Games (right), and CEO Brian Ward. Photo: Handout
IOC

IOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year deal on video gaming Esports Olympics

Kingdom’s capital was due to host first event in 2027, but parties end partnership after 14 months and will now pursue separate projects.

Video gaming

Hong Kong ready to play in esports: executive of gaming-gear firm

City could host ‘mega-event’ for competitive video gaming in the next few years, Asia-Pacific head of Danish gear maker SteelSeries says.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Good Game: lightweight Hong Kong esports comedy with Will Or

Will Or stars with Andrew Lam and Yanny Chan as a member of a gaming team in this underdog story that leans on sentimentality over substance.

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Will Or Wai-lam in a still from Good Game.
Trending in China

Chinese esports club offers 22-day ‘quit gaming’ course, charges US$1,400

While top players can make huge amounts of money, only 1 in 120,000 will become professionals; most simply become hooked on gaming.

An esports club in China is offering a 22-day, US$1,400 course aimed at helping children quit gaming. Photo: Shutterstock
League of Legends

League of Legends world championship returns to China as esports sector grows

Event kicks off in Beijing on October 14, moves to Shanghai from October 28 to November 2, and then to Chengdu for the November 9 final.

Fifa

China’s footballers failed in World Cup bid. Now officials launch esports team

Chinese Football Association capitalises on nation’s dominance in esports to launch national team, but social media users mock the move.

TYLOO take China to new heights in Counter-Strike with first Tier One win

Asia’s third-best side win the esport’s opening event of the season.

TYLOO, China’s No 2 team, became the first Chinese team to win a Tier One event by securing FISSURE Playground 1 in Belgrade, Serbia on Sunday. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong to host its biggest esports event, first to receive ‘M’ Mark status

Blast Premier Hong Kong Rivals will see teams compete for US$1 million at the AsiaWorld-Expo in November.

Blast Premier is heading to Hong Kong in November. Photo: Dickson Lee
Video gaming

Chinese esports giant NIP sets global targets with Abu Dhabi expansion

Co-founder Hicham Chahine said a significant portion of NIP’s audience is now outside China, which he called a more ‘developed’ video gaming market.

Hong Kong sports

Kao, 15, hails ‘super-crazy’ chess game with grandmaster Ding on Hong Kong tram

City’s No 1 Jamison Kao says he could have won the game against the former world champion.

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