Question
Do pro teams invite new players onto their teams?
How does a team become pro?
Do you need to have a sponsor, and if so, how would you get one?
What kind of companies sponsor gaming teams?
Answer
Do pro teams invite new players onto their teams?
Rarely, usually only to fill an open slot when a player retires or leaves the team. Typically teams are recruited as a group of 5 or 6 and stay together, often even across multiple sponsors.
How does a team become pro?
If your team records successful results in open tournaments, this results in invitations to more prestigious tournaments. If you consistently do well in these kinds of tournaments, your team can attract a legitimate sponsor or gaming organization that you can represent.
Do you have to have a sponsor, and if so, how would you get one?
You don't have to, but typically sponsors pay for players to travel to and from events, for their hotels there, and in some cases also salaries or housing. Without a sponsor, it's hard to be a full time gamer.
What kind of companies sponsor gaming teams?
In the past, sponsors for gaming teams have been largely gaming/computer related. As the community surrounding competitive gaming grows larger, sponsors related to the demographic are becoming more and more interested. Frequent sponsors are AMD/Intel/MSI/Kingston who produce computer parts, Steelseries/Razer/Kingston who produce accessories like headsets, keyboards, mice, etc., and some age-related companies like Monster, Dr Pepper, and others.
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