Research-focused. Globally connected.
Esports Research Network is an international network of researchers advancing interdisciplinary esports studies. We connect scholars and industry to explore esports’ global, digital, and innovative impact.
ERNC26: Bridging Gaming Heritage and Esports Futures
What ERN Does
Our mission is to advance esports research through collaboration, education, and connection.
Connect Researchers Worldwide
Building bridges across institutions, disciplines, and continents.
Rigor + Relevance
Advancing esports research with academic rigor and real-world impact.
Teach the Next Generation
Supporting emerging scholars and fostering educational initiatives.
Promote Diversity & Inclusion
Creating an inclusive space for diverse perspectives and voices.
Link to Practitioners
Bridging the gap between research and industry application.
Help Newcomers
Guiding new researchers into the field of esports research.
Tackle key challenges for esports and the digital society
Addressing critical issues facing esports and digital communities.
Drive innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration
Fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships to advance esports research.
News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest announcements and updates from the ERN community
Best-selling Esports Textbook Releases Second Edition: “Esports Business Management, 2nd Edition”
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Ideas for Using the “Routledge Handbook of Esports” in Your Academic Program or Course: Perspectives from Three Universities
by Chase Neukam, Shenandoah University Seth E. Jenny, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Ryan Thompson,…
World’s Largest Collegiate Esports Research Study Reveals New Insights
by David P. Schary, Ph.D. and Seth E. Jenny, Ph.D. The Voice of Intercollegiate Esports…