Disney and ESPN are airing a major esports competition, a first for both networks. The Overwatch League is a city-based pro-video gaming league backed by big names in traditional sports, and their upcoming competition will be aired on DisneyXD, and during primetime on ESPN. The deal is a major step forward for the competitive gaming industry, backing up what 13-35-year-olds already told us in our Esports Levels Up trend: 97% who watch esports think it’s getting more popular with their peers. (TechCrunch)
