Fortnite World Cup: the $30m tournament shows esports' future is already here

The question is not whether esports is the future of sports entertainment, but whether there's any possible scenario where it's not

Nearly all established sports are going through some degree of hand-wringing over attracting younger fans as their older core ages out. The death of monoculture and explosion of entertainment options, many accessible without leaving one's bedroom, have seen attendance drops across the board. MLB and NFL teams have fallen over themselves installing on-site daily fantasy lounges to lure second-screeners. Even the hidebound International Olympic Committee has made transparent plays for youth, most recently with the addition of skateboarding, surfing and three-on-three basketball to next year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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