Abstrakt
The motives of traditional sport and eSport spectators are compared in this study. Approximately 600 people participated in the survey for this study which was inspired by the research on the topic of eSports vs.
Sports: A Comparison of Spectator Motives. The results indicate a close connection between the motives for watching regular sports and eSports.
Although eleven common motives between traditional sports and eSports are shown in this study, only four are confirmed. The common motives include excitement, social opportunities, drama, and family bonding.
The most important spectator motives for traditional sports are an interest in sports, social opportunities, and vicarious achievement. In eSport, the most important spectator motives are acquisition of knowledge, skill of the athletes, and a shared motive for social achievement.
This study does not confirm the results reported in previous studies.