The Role
What you'll do
Esports Managers oversee the business and operations of esports teams, tournaments, leagues, and gaming organizations. They manage players, coordinate events, secure sponsorships, develop marketing strategies, and ensure teams perform both competitively and commercially.
Manage professional esports teams and players
Organize tournaments and gaming events
Secure sponsorships and brand partnerships
Oversee team operations, travel, and contracts
Fit Check
You'll enjoy this career if...
You’re passionate about gaming and esports
You enjoy leadership and team management
You’re interested in business, marketing, and events
You thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments
Getting There
Class 11–12 streams
BEST
Any stream
ALSO POSSIBLE
Business Studies, Economics, English, Computer Science
IB
Business Management, Economics (recommended)
UG Courses
BBA
BBA Sports Management
B.Sc Esports & Gaming
B.Com
B.A. Event Management
Getting There
Top colleges
India
UPES Dehradun
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences
Jain University
Amity University
MIT World Peace University
International
Staffordshire University
University of Chichester
Full Sail University
University of California, Irvine
Becker College (Esports programs and partnerships)
Who's Hiring
Top employers
NODWIN Gaming
Skyesports
Riot Games
ESL FACEIT Group
BLAST
Krafton
Valve
S8UL Esports
Team Liquid
Fnatic
The Numbers
Salary range
Starting
₹5–10 LPA
Top Earner
₹50 LPA–₹1.5 Cr+
AI Impact
AI Assisted
AI can analyze player performance, optimize tournament scheduling, automate fan engagement, and provide game analytics, but Esports Managers are still needed to build winning teams, negotiate sponsorships, manage player relationships, organize events, and drive business growth. With the global esports industry expanding rapidly, skilled Esports Managers will continue to be in high demand.