How to Get an Esports License?

Growing rapidly in Turkey as well as all over the world esports sector attracts the attention of investors and players in this respect. So much so that, although it seems like a remote possibility for now, there are even opinions that esports may take place in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. It is not known whether this will happen, but it is obvious that esports will continue its growth momentum even without being among the Olympic games.

The organization responsible for the development and supervision of esports in Turkey, established in 2018 under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Turkish E-Sports Federation (TESFED). Esports, which is gaining popularity both with the events of TESFED and with the gradual entry of famous sports teams into the sector, makes many people dream of turning their passion for gaming into a profession. The first step for this is a esports license it’s about getting.

What you need to do to get an esports license is quite simple:

There are some documents that need to be collected in the first place. Among them;

• Health declaration document to be downloaded and filled from TESFED’s website,
• Copy of TR ID card (it is necessary to sign “it belongs to me” on a blank part of the paper after taking it),
• 1 registration slip to be downloaded and filled from the website of the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports of the province,
• 2 passport photos

After the documents are collected, the Provincial and District Directorates of Youth and Sports for the review and approval process. Registry Undergraduate DepartmentWhat needs to be delivered. At any stage of the process for esports license no fee is paid. Once approved, you can have your license.

The application for the esports license can be made by the person himself, or by a parent or manager. The only condition for obtaining a license be over 6 years old.