Not long ago, it was inconceivable that video games would be anything more than a niche pastime, let alone a path to a lucrative career. Yet e-sports now attract millions of fans and major brand sponsorships. How did they come to rival to traditional sports? And can they achieve mainstream success?

Nearly 60% of young fans in the US would rather watch sport at home than in a stadium to avoid the connectivity black hole. With high speed 4G, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a dedicated mobile app, could the Levi’s Stadium in California represent the future of live sport?

Since 2012, more than 2,500 sporting facilities have closed in Britain and with the nation now the fattest in Europe, Brits are running low on the fitspo. But just 17% of Brits say watching sporting events makes them more willing to play sports - how can inspiration turn into participation?

Frustrated by pricey TV packages and limited coverage of their teams, a growing number of sports fans are ditching traditional broadcasters, tuning into illegal streams instead. Can legitimate online options help win back these viewers? Or have the likes of Sky and BT left it too late in the game?