Sankra — When I first saw a UK tournament streamed on a phone, I thought it was a gimmick. Six weeks later I was watching a full‑length match on my tablet, and the crowd size matched a stadium event....
In the first quarter of 2026, mobile esports viewers surged 38 % year‑over‑year, reaching 12 million active daily users. That spike coincides with the rollout of three new AR‑enhanced streaming SDKs that let fans watch matches in 360‑degree view from their pocket....