Esports get another mainstream boost as the BBC announces League of Legends coverage

Esports will generate $1.8 billion by 2020, according to a recent report, so it’s perhaps no wonder that mainstream media outlets want to get on board.

The U.K.’s BBC is the latest big media network to sign up for esports coverage, following ESPN’s occasional dip into the world of professional gaming (which is likely to increase with its hiring of a dedicated esports editor).