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# eSports Draft Contests
Fans of Heroes of the Dorm Can Try To Predict All Winners For $1,000,000

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-30 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroes-of-the-dorm
References: [esportsinsider](http://www.esportsinsider.com/2018/03/heroes-of-the-dorm-2018-prediction/) & [dotesports](https://dotesports.com/general/news/blizzard-heroes-of-the-dorm-1-million-21862)

[Blizzard Entertainment's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwatch-2-2) college tournament Heroes of the Dorm has finally been whittled down to 64 teams and the company is now offering $1,000,000 to the lucky fan that can guess the winner of every single match in the tournament. Herero's of the Dorm will be streamed live on [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-of-the-brands-1) and the team selection process will run from March 28th to April 19th, leading up to The Heroic Four finals. In the event that a no fans are able to predict all the winning teams, Blizzard is also offering $10,000 to the fan with the most accurate predictions. The hope is that this contest will draw in additional viewers and engagement from fans across the world.

While the cash prize is amazing for fans, competitors in the tournament are all competing for an even greater prize. Heroes of the Dorm is touted as the pinnacle of [collegiate esports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-moonton) and as prize Blizzard is offering to pay the tuition for the winning team’s college career.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.5/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Esports Prediction Contests:** Opportunity for businesses to create prediction platforms and engage with eSports fans.
- **College Esports Tournaments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to sponsor and promote college eSports competitions.
- **Viewer Engagement in Esports:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage viewer engagement strategies to increase eSports viewership.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming:** Disruptive opportunity for gaming companies to develop innovative tools and platforms for eSports prediction contests.
- **Education:** Opportunity for colleges and universities to embrace and promote eSports by hosting tournaments and offering scholarships.
- **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media and entertainment companies to create engaging content and platforms that cater to the eSports audience.

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