While the biggest share of the eSports market may go to PC-exclusive titles like CS2, Dota 2, and League of Legends, there’s a pretty large interest in console games as well. So, let’s take a look at the best PlayStation esports games available to bet on at the top esports sportsbooks.
Despite being one of the oldest PlayStation games, Call of Duty is still among the most popular FPS eSports to date. Activision, the game’s developer, solidified the Call of Duty competitive esports sector when they launched the Call of Duty League (CDL) back in 2020. This tournament attracts a multitude of interests from around the globe, which translates to lots of betting action.
There are new releases and upgrades every year, so the series constantly offers the latest cutting-edge visuals, immersive sounds, and fast-paced, highly competitive gameplay elements.
The FIFA video game series has grown into a massive esport with lots of competitive tournaments like the FIFAe World Cup, FIFAe Nations Cup, FIFAe Club World Cup, and more. With soccer being the most followed sport in the world, this realistic soccer simulation game has a huge audience.
This popularity not only translates to large betting coverage, but also that there are lots of esports sportsbooks where you can wager on FIFA matches, including popular platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel. SportyTrader has a list of all the top esports sportsbooks where you can bet on this game.
A tactical first-person shooter game, Rainbow Six Siege is another PlayStation esports favorite. Developed by Ubisoft in 2015, this fast-paced team-based game is awesome for betting. Markets you can bet on include map winner, match winner, and tournament winner.
In-play betting markets, live stats, and even free Twitch streaming is usually available at the best Rainbow Six betting sites. The Six Invitational is the major annual tournament for R6S, and during this competition is when you get the best betting action.
This battle royale game phenomenon, which was released by Epic Games in 2017, is one of the most popular esports in the world. The first Fortnite World Cup held by Epic Games back in 2019, garnered over 40 million participants worldwide, to give you an idea of the massive following. Fortnite’s cross-platform accessibility is among the reasons for its success. You can play on PlayStation as well as Xbox, PC and even on mobiles. Such events like the World Cup, FNCS, enable plenty of betting opportunities.
Rocket League has a smaller betting community, but that’s just what you need to get the most valuable bets. This globally popular esport has achieved an active fanbase for its unique gameplay that involves fast cars chasing giant balls. Basically, it mixes soccer with racing cars and comes equipped with speed boosters and lots of high-octane action.
Although the game was developed in 2015, it was two years later in 2017 that it started gaining traction in the esports world. Now, there’s a vibrant, competitive scene with the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS). Odds are available for the regional leagues as well as the RLCS World Championship.
The NBA 2K perfectly mirrors the NBA series, so it’s a great alternative to bet on if you’re a basketball fan. The game features official NBA teams, players, and arenas, and the gameplay involves realistic mechanics like shooting, dribbling, and defending. So it truly feels like you’re betting on the actual NBA. The betting markets are similar as well, with options like spreads and totals available.
Wagering on esports is only going to keep getting popular with the way the market is growing. Betting on tournament results tends to be the most common and the most popular, but you’ll find good value in betting on individual game markets and in-game prop bets.
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