Competition in both fields can reach serious levels. Esports tournaments often feature large cash prizes and endorsements, much like traditional sports championships. Virtual sports meanwhile are the subject of official events, where athletes compete virtually but are physically exerting themselves to the fullest.

Virtual Reality (VR) eSports is a combination of competitive multiplayer gaming using the physical movements of VR technology. VR eSports has started to emerge as a new market due to the rise of the eSports industry and the affordability of consumer-level VR technologies.