Competitive gaming
Play video games in ranked matches, leagues and tournaments, working to improve.
Competitive gaming
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 6 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- There's a real game to win.
- It's built for the screen.
- It comes with people built in.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- You want something calm
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
Heads upMore screen time
What it feels like
Competitive gamingAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$15The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$180About $0.58 an hour at 6 hours a week
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Pick one game with a ranked mode, play your placement matches, then watch back one loss to see what went wrong.
30 minutes or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does competitive gaming cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does competitive gaming take?
About 6 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do competitive gaming at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is competitive gaming good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Pick one game with a ranked mode, play your placement matches, then watch back one loss to see what went wrong.
Do I need other people for competitive gaming?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.