ESL One: the trade show
The history of ESL begins about 20 years ago in the earliest stages of competitive online gaming in Germany. Since then, ESL has not only brought esports into your living room but has also grown into the world's largest esports company. New York and esports are no strangers to each other. For over a decade, the city has played host to international esports competitions across a massive number of game titles and seen more and more fans of all ages and genders getting involved every year. The global phenomenon esports has long become mainstream, and it's about more than just playing games. It is the new sport of a new generation.