What is esports data and why does it matter?

What is esports data and why does it matter?

Esports data is the structured, real-time information generated during competitive video game matches. Unlike traditional sports where data is collected by observers, esports data comes directly from the game server - every kill, objective, economy decision, and map movement is logged with millisecond precision.

Where does the data come from?

Official esports data originates from direct partnerships with game publishers and tournament organisers. GRID holds contracted, rights-cleared agreements with publishers like Riot Games, Valve, Ubisoft, and KRAFTON, giving access to the raw telemetry feed that the games themselves generate.

Who uses esports data?

Sportsbooks use live data feeds to price in-play markets. Media companies build interactive experiences around real-time stats. Rights holders monetise their data assets. AI researchers train models on match telemetry. Prediction markets settle on the official record.