Esports
Esports Clubs to Be Treated as Non-Profit Organisations From the Beginning of 2026 in Germany
Following initial issues with the first draft at the start of the week, the final government draft on the non-profit status of esports has been met with widespread approval from game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche, the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland (ESBD) and the Landessportbund Nordrhein-Westfalen. From 1 January 2026, esports clubs