In our last blog post, we made comparisons between “real life” sporting events and Esports events and highlighted the importance of maintaining competitive integrity. Competitive integrity is a significant part of any sports landscape, be it virtual or in-person. In-person events bring about unanticipated and sometimes unprecedented circumstances that require policy and procedures to ensure the safety of participants and to maintain the integrity of the event. As the Esports industry continues to develop and expand, it is important to understand how competitive integrity within Esports compares to “real life” events.