![]() ![]() The esports spectator economy has long been considered one of the fastest growing industries, attracting fans and corporate sponsors. “And we’re offering an environment where they are surrounded by like-minded people.” “All the things that you’re watching become more dynamic and often more dramatic, and the convention environment provides that front-to-back for the attendees that are coming because they know all of those idiosyncrasies about as well as anyone on Earth can,” said Rick Thiher, general manager of EVO. Last month marked the first in-person tournament series, and the event brought an estimated 18,000 ticket holders to the Strip. ![]() Spectators craned their heads and some elbowed each other over key movements, likely wondering if they could replicate the moves at home - on their gaming consoles.Īttendees were there to watch this year’s Tekken Fighting Championship, part of the Evolutionary Championship Series, or EVO, which is considered one of the largest annual tournaments for fighting games like Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter and Tekken.ĮVO has been held in Las Vegas for about 10 years, except during the pandemic when it was on paused for two years. Thousands of people packed into Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena last month to watch fighters from Pakistan and South Korea duke it out. Attendees of Evo 2022 watch a match at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. ![]()
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