Esports is growing rapidly throughout Latin America, especially in Mexico.
7moon24Japanese technology companyGGTechexistArena PublicaMexico plays a key role in the global esports scene, both in the consumer sector and in the video gaming sector, the website said in a report published on Sunday.
“Mexico is the most mature gaming country in the world10markets, and is the second country in Latin America with the most esports fans.”GGTechexpress.
ACE LeagueDirector of the Mexican Professional E-sports Events OrganizationOctavio EcheagarayIn an interview, he said the Latin American market is growing, but "one of the challenges is to build the necessary infrastructure to help the industry grow in an orderly manner and add more professionals to the entire ecosystem."
according toGGTechAccording to data from the Global E-sports Audience, the number of viewers has reached4.54billion, expected to2024Latin America will see more than5500Ten thousand.
GGTechBusiness Development DirectorDiego Garcia SquetinoExplaining that the economic importance of esports goes far beyond players and cash prizes, he said: "There is a complex mechanism behind every competition, from production, marketing, analysts and commentators, to administration and logistics."
It is worth mentioning that through the Mexican Esports Federation, the professionalization of the sport in the country is recognized by the National Sports and Culture Council and is part of the Mexican Sports Confederation.
In addition, according to consulting firmGIIdata, it is expected that2026The global video game market will reach2943.5Billions of dollars, e-sports is even considered an Olympic sport.
