Esports fundraising on GoFundMe

Esports, one of the fastest growing sports, is a community of tight-knit people who can use their platform for good. Whether you’re fundraising to launch an Esports team, or using your streaming platform to raise money for your favorite charity, GoFundMe is the place for you.

Examples of esports fundraisers on GoFundMe

Fundraising for charities

Hosting a livestream tournament or marathon? Start a GoFundMe for your favorite charity or nonprofit, then use the GoFundMe Streaming Widget to let viewers donate. Check out these examples of esports teams using their platform for good.

Esports for cats

M30W Esports owner, Yurei (Angela) used her streaming platform to raise money on GoFundMe for a cause dear to her heart- cats!

Main fundraiser photo for 'M30W' esports

 

Missouri State Esports Teams support a great cause

For 12 hours, Missouri State gamers played and collected donations for a cause dear to their hearts- Harmony House.

missouri state esports logo and harmony house logo

 

BVU Esports team- 24 Hour Charity Livestream 

Hosting an all-day, all-night stream? Why not do it for a good cause? That’s what the BVU Esports team did. Adding their GoFundMe link to their stream

BVU esports team logo

 

Ready to start a GoFundMe for your favorite charity?

Just search for favorite charity while setting up your fundraiser. The money will be sent directly to the organization.

Fundraise for esports team expenses

As with any sports team, you’ll have expenses throughout the season:

  • Tournament costs
  • Equipment like high-quality PCs, chairs, keyboards, headsets
  • Travel expenses
  • Practice space
  • Staffing like coaches or tournament organizers
  • Other program costs

Use crowdfunding to help cover the costs of your esports team

Crowdfunding allows you to reach more people who may support your cause. Donors also feel safe donating to fundraisers on GoFundMe with the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee. GoFundMe is an easy and fast way to start your team’s crowdfunding journey. There is no fee to start fundraising, and no pressure to reach your goal.

Benefits of esports fundraising

  • It’s online- just like you are!
  • The link to your fundraiser easily plugs into live stream chats
  • You can share the link in community forums
  • Easily share the link in social media
  • Fundraising allows you to raise money to do even more for your team

Use these tips to help raise more money.

Have you considered starting a GoFundMe?

More than $50M is raised a week on GoFundMe to support people like you