Esports Grows Up: How Competitive Gaming Finally Found Its Footing in 2026
For the better part of a decade, esports seemed trapped in a cycle. A wave of hype would roll in, investors would pour money into franchised leagues and glossy arenas, and then — almost on schedule — the layoffs, shutdowns, and “is esports dead?” headlines would follow. But something has shifted in 2026. The conversation…
