Should esports be considered real sports?

Defining athleticism and competition in the digital age.

β€’Jul 6, 2025β€’14 argumentsβ€’94 votes
42% For58% Against
10 For14 Against

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Arguments supporting this position

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Eric543
+30
50 up / 20 down

Championships and accolades speak for themselves: 4 championships and 8 finals appearances. The impact on the game is undeniable.

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Luke330
+16
26 up / 10 down

Consider the era and competition level: rule changes and competition depth. Modern/historical advantages include advanced training and nutrition.

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Peter612
-3
32 up / 35 down

The statistics clearly favor this position: 27.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 7.3 APG. When you compare efficiency rating to win shares, there's no contest.

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Uma813
-17
14 up / 31 down

Consider the era and competition level: rule changes and competition depth. Modern/historical advantages include advanced training and nutrition.

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Arguments opposing this position

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Neil258
+36
36 up / 0 down

Competition level varies significantly: expansion era versus modern depth. Modern/historical advantages include weaker competition / sports science advances.

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Kira625
+13
40 up / 27 down

Context matters immensely: hand-checking rules and three-point line. Comparing across eras ignores athleticism and training methods.

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Oscar316
+8
44 up / 36 down

Context matters immensely: hand-checking rules and three-point line. Comparing across eras ignores athleticism and training methods.

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Yasmin328
🎯Changed 1 mind
-6
20 up / 26 down

Competition level varies significantly: expansion era versus modern depth. Modern/historical advantages include weaker competition / sports science advances.

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Diana114
🎯Changed 1 mind
-11
30 up / 41 down

Context matters immensely: hand-checking rules and three-point line. Comparing across eras ignores athleticism and training methods.