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Esports market overview

Esports has grown into a major competitive vertical on our platform. We cover Mobile Legends, Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, and Valorant through both official league play and community tournaments. Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) runs regionally with separate circuits for Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. Each league comprises group-stage play followed by playoff rounds. Free Fire's competitive scene includes the Free Fire World Series and regional Pro Leagues. PUBG Mobile esports features the PUBG Mobile Pro League and Asia-Pacific tournaments with teams competing across multiple regions. Valorant esports, while newer on our platform, is gaining traction through regional championships and international events like VALORANT Champions.

Match formats and timing

Esports matches follow standardized formats that differ by game. Mobile Legends uses a best-of-three series format for most matches, with playoff finals occasionally extending to best-of-five. Each match consists of multiple maps or game instances, with set durations typically between 30 and subject to verification per game depending on the outcome. Free Fire competitions use either solo, duo, or squad formats across multiple rounds within a single tournament day, with final rankings determined by cumulative performance. PUBG Mobile matches are typically shorter, ranging from subject to verification per round, with teams competing across multiple rounds in a single session. Valorant follows a best-of-three format with matches lasting subject to verification, divided into buy rounds and eco rounds that influence team strategy. Tournament schedules are published weekly, with matches scheduled during prime-time hours to maximize viewership in regional markets.

Reading the schedule

Our platform displays esports schedules in a calendar format, with each event showing the date, time, competing teams, and league affiliation. Regional tournaments typically run during evening local time to accommodate player and viewer availability. International events like VALORANT Champions or the Free Fire World Series occur less frequently but attract broader betting participation due to global team involvement. You can filter schedules by game, region, and tournament tier. Upcoming matches appear with a countdown timer, and live matches are marked with a notification. League calendars typically run on an annual cycle—for example, MPL Indonesia runs concurrent seasons across different games, with playoffs culminating in a grand final. Historical match data and past results are archived for reference.

How esports markets differ from football

Esports markets operate with different settlement timings and rule structures compared to traditional football betting. Football matches have a fixed duration and predetermined starting time; esports matches can be delayed or postponed due to technical issues or tournament scheduling changes. Esports bets often settle within minutes of match conclusion, whereas football match settlement may be delayed if goals are disputed. Esports markets typically cover match outcome (win/loss), map/round totals, and first-blood or objective-based props. Football markets emphasize goal-based props, corner counts, and player performance. Esports rules are governed by publisher guidelines and league rulebooks, which may change mid-season; football rules are static. Esports tournaments often run on a circuit model (league play + playoffs), while football uses seasonal or cup-format competitions. Both share common elements like game information updates and live-streaming integration, but the underlying settlement logic and market types differ significantly.