Question 1

Why is Los Angeles the esports capital of North America?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles hosts the headquarters of Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, and most major NA esports organisations. The city has purpose-built esports arenas, hosts major tournaments, and benefits from proximity to Hollywood for content production. Most LCS, OWL, and CDL teams are based in or around LA.

Question 2

What esports companies are in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

LA hosts Riot Games (League of Legends, Valorant), Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty, Overwatch), plus esports orgs like 100 Thieves, FaZe Clan, NRG, Sentinels, and Cloud9. The city also has major streaming networks, esports agencies, and gaming media companies.

Question 3

What esports jobs are available in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

LA offers the full spectrum of esports careers: game development, esports operations, broadcast production, content creation, marketing, team management, player support, and business development. The entertainment industry crossover creates unique opportunities in content and talent management.

Question 4

Can UK citizens work in esports in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll need a work visa (typically H-1B or O-1). Many gaming companies sponsor skilled workers. The esports industry is competitive for visas due to specialised skills. Consider remote roles with US companies or transfer opportunities from UK offices of global gaming companies.

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Major Gaming Companies in Los Angeles

Riot Games

Activision Blizzard

100 Thieves

FaZe Clan

NRG Esports

Sentinels

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