Competitive video gaming or electronic sports (esports for short) is a global sensation, a rapidly growing industry which has a viewership that eclipses many professional sports leagues and is estimated to bring $1 billion USD of revenue this year. With such growing popularity, educators, administrators and entrepreneurs are all testing different ways to 'do' esports across sectors. But what does it mean to be involved in esports? What is the shape of the esports industry, what is its future impact, and how can we best prepare for esports in educational settings?