Esports Circle Hosts Second Community Meetup in Ibadan

Esports Circle is hosting its second community session, themed "Who's Really Playing the Game? Inside the Esports Ecosystem," on September 20, 2026, in Ibadan. The free, 90-minute session aims to break down the business side of esports for anyone curious about how the industry actually makes money beyond just tournament prize pools.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Time: 3pm – 5pm (GMT+1)

Venue: Café One, The Palms Mall, Ring Road, Ibadan

Format: Curated keynote conversation with community discussion

Admission: Free, registration required (spaces limited)

Register: luma.com/5j2e9fvn

What the Session Covers

According to organizers, most people assume esports revenue comes primarily from prize money but the reality is far more layered. Behind every tournament, livestream, and match sit publishers, tournament organizers, teams and organizations, sponsors, and platforms, each running distinct businesses with different revenue models.

The session will unpack:

The five key players in the esports ecosystem are publishers, tournament organizers, teams and organizations, sponsors, and platforms.

How each of them actually makes money

The real value chain behind every tournament and match

Skills and entry points available across the ecosystem

Opportunities emerging within Nigeria and across Africa

Who Should Attend

Organizers say the session is designed for a broad audience, including students and recent graduates, gamers looking beyond competitive play, content creators and streamers, designers and videographers, software developers, marketing and media professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone simply curious about the business of esports. No prior esports experience is required.

Esports Circle describes itself as a growing community focused on learning, collaboration, and building the future of esports in Ibadan. Attendees can join the group's WhatsApp community, accessible via a link on the event page or a QR code available at the venue, to continue discussions and stay updated on future sessions.

As organizers put it, esports isn't just about who plays the game, it's about who builds the industry around them.