Esports is growing, and even more fans are streaming live games and joining the ranks of players. With viewers increasing daily, Esports tournaments and live play pull in massive revenue. Even video game brands are taking notice and investing in it. Livestreaming has brought in roughly $663 million, according to Influencer Marketing Hub. Esports tournaments can pay thousands to those participating, and increasing viewers will increase payouts.
As a parent, you might have questions about the growing industry and how to support your child as they play. This guide will walk you through the steps of how to watch your child play live Esports on Twitch. While not all tournaments are streamed, Twitch is the most popular place to view streamed games. Streaming on Twitch will be a fantastic way to support your child as they play and increase viewership of their tournament matches.
Here are six steps when you’re wondering, ”How do I watch my child’s esports stream?”
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Step 1 – Determining the Twitch Stream Where The Tournament or Matches Will Be Hosted
First, you’ll want to learn the streaming schedule for your child’s match. Many live Esports games will have a broadcast time mention on the tournament web page or any emails and marketing sent out about the game. If you can’t find anything, your best bet to learn what channel to watch is to contact the tournament organizer through their social media. You can also reach out over the phone or by email.
When you visit the tournament site, you’ll most likely see an advertisement for a live stream on their Twitch channel. Their channel name will help you find the right place to watch the Esports tournament on Twitch.
Step 2 – Determine Whether You Want To Stream On Desktop Or Mobile
When you’ve learned the time and place to watch, choose whether you want to watch Twitch on desktop, mobile, or your TV. Twitch is available as an app in several areas, including:
- Mobile iOS and Android
- Twitch website
- Xbox 360 and One
- Sony Playstation 3 and 4
- Amazon’s Fire TV
- Google Chromecast
- Roku
- Nvidia Shield
For many parents watching Esports on Twitch on the TV is a new feature. It’s easy to set up on your Fire TV or gaming console through the app, and all you need to do is login and verify it’s you by confirming the email you use for Twitch. Using the desktop app can be an easy way to watch when you are at home. You can use the mobile app or watch on something like a laptop when you’re on the road. Watching on mobile while at a tournament without a big screen can also help you see what is happening.
Step 3 – Find the Tournament or Match Channel on Twitch
Now that you have Twitch installed and ready to go, you’ll just need to find the right channel for the tournament. Twitch will show you a popular live stream when you open it up, and you’ll be able to see what’s popular in your location. These videos can be a great way to find more Esports streams to follow.
When you need to search Twitch, click on the Browse tab and key in a name into the search box to see what’s available. For example, if you’re looking for the EGF Rocket League tournaments, type that into the search bar and select the right icon to see all the available videos. The channel will show you past streams and live broadcasts.
Step 4 – Once The Match Begins, Play The Stream
When you visit the channel, you’ll need to click on the current stream to watch Esports on Twitch. It will have a red LIVE icon in the corner when it’s currently broadcasting. You may want to use earbuds to hear the commentary if you are out and about. Often the voice-over provides helpful information to understand what’s going on.
It may also be necessary to adjust the video resolution. Based on how you’re watching and your internet connection, you might need to change the source resolution from 1080p60 to a lower quality such as 720p or 360p. If you’re uncertain about which level is best for your internet connection, select Auto so that the app chooses it for you.
Lastly, when you want to focus on the content and just watch, be sure to switch to either Theater or Full-Screen Mode. Theater Mode will darken the background and take up most of the screen while still showing the chat. If you don’t want to see anything but the video, select Full-Screen Mode.
Step 5 – If You Will Be Revisiting The Specific Twitch Stream, Be Sure To Follow It
When you’ve found a stream you’ll be going back to frequently, be sure to follow it. When you follow a channel, Twitch will notify you about their live streams, and you’ll be able to find it easily in a list of your “Followed Channels.”
If you’re a dedicated fan or the channel doesn’t show streams to everyone, you’ll want to subscribe to it. There are several benefits to subscribing. You’ll be able to watch every video posted to the channel and can watch it on your schedule if you can’t stream live. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy watching without commercials when the channel activates that option. You pay for subscriptions monthly, or you can use your Amazon Prime account to subscribe to one channel for free. To stay a Prime subscriber, you will have to resubscribe every month to stream Esports on Twitch.
Esports is a huge industry with thousands of players and viewers streaming their tournaments. If your child plays Esports on Twitch, supporting them with your views is a great way to show you care and help them keep their passion alive.
I hope you found these tips useful and enjoyed reading them. Give this article a share with other parents looking to stream Twitch Esports. If you have any questions or insights about streaming Esports tournaments, be sure to post them in the comments section.
