Youth Opportunities

'London is ready to level up and lead the world in esports': Mayor of London wants to use big events to stimulate economy and create opportunities for young people

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to establish the city as the global esports capital by leveraging major events to stimulate the economy and create opportunities for young people. Khan visited Fnatic's facilities in Tokyo and highlighted the significant economic contributions of past esports events in London, such as the League of Legends World Championship Final and the Blast Premier London Open. A commissioned report will explore strategies for London to capture more of the growing esports market and develop talent pipelines through schools and training programs.