Esports Gender and Diversity

According to a 2020 study by the University of California, Berkeley, only 1% of professional esports players are female.

Equal opportunities are not a barrier to female participation in esports, but rather a goal that needs to be achieved.

Team Siren was the first all-female esports team to win a major tournament, taking home the first place prize at the 2013 Electronic Sports World Cup.

Overwatch has the highest percentage of female players among the top esports titles, with an estimated 30% of players identifying as female.

Women in Esports is a non-profit organization that is working to promote gender equality in esports through education, advocacy, and community building.

Sweden has the highest percentage of female esports players among the top esports countries, with an estimated 20% of players identifying as female.

Sasha Hostyn was the first female esports player to win a million dollars in prize money, doing so at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup.

Call of Duty has the lowest percentage of female players among the top esports titles, with an estimated 5% of players identifying as female.

Rachel Quirico was the first female esports player to be inducted into the Esports Hall of Fame, doing so in 2020.

Rocket League has the most diverse player base among the top esports titles, with players from over 100 countries competing in the game.

Geguri was the first female esports player to win a major tournament in a male-dominated game, doing so in the Overwatch League in 2018.

Apex Legends has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ players among the top esports titles, with an estimated 25% of players identifying as LGBTQ+.

Merritt K was the first openly transgender esports player to compete in a major tournament, doing so in the Overwatch League in 2020.

Fortnite has the most inclusive community among the top esports titles, with a wide range of players from different backgrounds and demographics.