# Military-Backed eSports Tournaments Army Entertainment is Hosting a Gaming Event for Army Members By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/army-entertainment References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2018/07/army-entertainment-esports-championship-series/) & [esportsobserver](https://esportsobserver.com/us-army-street-fighter/) Army Entertainment, a section of the [US Army's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/company-of-heroes-3) Installation Management Command, has recently announced a new esports venture through a Street Fighter V competition. Part of the [Army Entertainment Esports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spee3d-emu) Championship Series, this tournament will be hosted in partnership with MGM Resorts International and USAA. The competition will be open to all active-duty individuals with some of the events being streamed on [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-of-the-brands-1). The qualifiers for the Army Entertainment tournament will be held at different US military bases. The games will be shoutcasted by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Jones, a Soldier and gamer, as well as some unannounced individuals. The finals will take place at PAX West with the winner receiving Twitch merchandise, a two-night stay at the Mandalay Bay MGM resort, an Army Entertainment Esports jersey, a tournament coin, and a gift card containing $500. Image Credit: Army Entertainment ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Military Esports Tournaments:** The rise of military-backed esports tournaments presents an opportunity for businesses to provide services and products tailored to the unique needs of military gamers. - **Esports Partnerships with Military Organizations:** The growing trend of esports partnerships with military organizations offers businesses an opportunity to tap into a niche market and create new revenue streams. - **Esports for Active-duty Individuals:** The rise of esports competitions for active-duty individuals offers businesses a chance to reach out to a group of consumers who are often difficult to target through traditional marketing methods. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The military's growing interest in esports presents a significant opportunity for the gaming industry to develop new products and services that cater to military gamers. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The esports industry's partnerships with hospitality and tourism companies present an opportunity for businesses to expand their customer base and tap into the emerging esports tourism market. - **Sporting Goods:** The rise of esports tournaments for active-duty individuals creates an opportunity for sporting goods companies to create specialized equipment for military gamers that can improve their performance and enhance their experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Competitive Tactical Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-force.md) - [Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-of-the-brands-1.md) - [Cross-Cultural Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-esports-exchange.md) - [Professional Battle Royale Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activision.md) - [Gamified NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samurai-army.md) - [Women-Exclusive Gaming Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-cosmetics-1.md) - [Women-Only Esports Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lsps.md) - [Beverage-Backed Game Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-energy-2.md) - [Farming Game eSports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-esports.md)