Research-first. Globally connected.
An international network connecting researchers and industry to explore esports' global, digital, and innovative impact on society.
ERNC45 – Retro Global Experience
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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.
Important Updates
Announcements from the ERN community
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…
Corsair for Business Becomes an Official Sponsor of the Esports Research Network Conference 2025
PRESS RELEASE 18 August 2025 Corsair for Business Becomes an Official Sponsor of the Esports…