eSports Management software grants users the ability to organize and comprehensively manage eSports events. Tournament organizers use eSports management software to schedule and promote events, push branding, handle user registration, run competitions, facilitate prize pools, and more. It often enables player reward systems outside of prize pools, such as real-time stat tracking and leaderboards, to keep eSporting communities engaged. Similar to sports league management software, which focuses on organizational tools for individual teams, eSports management software focuses on overall tournament management.
To qualify for inclusion in the eSports Management category, a product must:
Aid in scheduling and facilitating eSports matches and tournaments
Provide branding and promotional tools
Facilitate communication between tournament staff and event participants
Support tournament prizes and rewards