Esports Popularity Increasing in Schools

Did you know that gaming is one of the fastest growing entertainment industries in the world? According to ExplodingTopics.com, there are currently over 3.32 billion gamers in the world and that number has steadily increased over the last decade. With numbers like those, it's no surprise that the video game market is worth an estimated $282 billion.

A big piece in the fast-growing market comes from esports, which has been especially popular in the United States. Esports players range from middle school novices to professionals who can earn millions of dollars every year through contracts and tournaments.

Esports in Schools

In the last five years, high schools and colleges have embraced the esports trend. As of earlier this year, there at least 175 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) member schools. Many of the programs provide partial tuition, full tuition and even full-ride scholarships for esports. Other colleges offer esports intramurals and even college classes based on the industry.

It is also common to see esports programs and leagues in today's high schools. According to DailyDot.com, over 8,600 high schools have started esports programs since 2018.

Creating an Esports Room

Schools are looking for new ways to create a good playing environment for their esports participants. It may be as simple as adding a few new pieces of furniture to the space or as elaborate as designing a full esports arena.

Here are a few furniture items that we think can help your esports room compete on another level.

Esports Seating

Players want to be comfortable and loose as they compete so gaming chairs are always a good choice. Gaming chairs typically have a high back, ample padding and arms that can be pushed out of the way when not needed. Adjustable height is a must as it allows gamers of varying ages and heights to compete on the same level.

Another option for your esports space is soft seating, high-density foam seats that are covered with a durable upholstery like vinyl. Soft seating comes in many fun colors and sizes that can easily be moved around the arena.

Floor seating is preferred by some gamers so they can be up close to the action. Schools In offers a variety of floor rockers that are great for gaming.

Esports Tables and Workstations

Since teamwork and planning is key before and during esports competitions, tables that allow for collaboration are important. Many collaboration tables are rounded on one end for discussions and flat on the opposite end for easy view of a shared screen.

Mobile workstations are also popular in fast-paced esports environments, allowing quick access to equipment and supplies.

Flip top tables work well in an esports classroom because they can quickly be arranged as needed, then compactly stored when competition is over.

Esports Rugs

One of the most affordable ways to make a big impact in your esports arena is with colorful, modern rugs. Rugs with dark backgrounds and splashes of colors are well-received in gaming spaces, including new Joy Carpets fluorescent rugs that actually glow under black light.

Trendy rugs with geometric shapes and designs are also popular in esports arenas and come in a wide range of colors to fit your space. Think bright exciting colors like neon orange, blue and green, paired with black and gray.

Finish It Off

Add your own lighting and technology to finish off your esports space and start gaming!