Bavaria Funds E-Sport Verband Bayern to Bring Esports to Rural Areas
With funding of €135,940 from the Bavarian State Ministry of Digital Affairs, the E-Sport Verband Bayern is launching its 'Next Stop: E-Sport' roadshow. This initiative aims to bring esports to rural areas of Bavaria. Alongside tournaments, workshops and educational activities, the initiative will promote digital participation, media literacy, and the development of sustainable structures for local esports communities.
The E-Sport Verband Bayern e.V. (EVB) has been awarded €135,940 in funding by the Bavarian State Ministry of Digital Affairs. The EVB will use these funds to launch its Bavaria-wide roadshow, 'Next Stop: E-Sport', in late summer 2025. This will be the first time that esports have been brought directly to rural areas in this way. The roadshow will include tournaments, workshops and educational formats for young people, parents and interested parties. As part of the initiative, parents and clubs will also be informed about important topics relating to youth protection and media use, with the aim of strengthening knowledge and understanding. The Bavarian State Parliament is providing funding for the implementation of the project as part of the parliamentary initiatives of the Freie Wähler and CSU parties.