World Esports Association officially created in a big step for Esports
Known eSports league, ESL, has overseen the creation of the World Esports Association. The new organization is expected to be the official body of Esports in a big step towards standardizing professional Esports tournaments and legally represent Esports as a regular sport of the future.
WESA is the brainchild of the ESL and a number of leading eSports teams, such as Virtus.Pro and Faze, and is an “open and inclusive” organization with one goal, and that is to professionalize Esports.
“WESA will introduce elements of player representation, standardized regulations, and revenue shares for teams,” reads a statement on the WESA website.
“It will seek to create predictable schedules for fans, players, organizers and broadcasters, and for the first time, bring all stakeholders to the discussion table.”
An operative player council, elected by fellow pros, will voice the concerns of those competing, putting forward their views on topics including league policies, rule sets, and player transfers. The first council will be elected in the coming weeks to officially represent players at WESA.
“The World Esports Association will enable eSports teams and players to operate under a transparent umbrella that provides its holders with stability, legal advice, and protection from economic uncertainties.”
The ESL Pro League for Counter Strike: Global Offensive will be the first competition to implement WESA regulations. We’re expecting big things to come towards Esports with this new organizing body.
