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Session 256. The Effect of Home Advantage in eSportsAuthors: Iuliia Naidenova, Petr Parshakov, Mikhail Usanin

Date and time: January 28, 2024, 19:40-21:00
Speaker: Petr Parshakov
Authors: Iuliia Naidenova, Petr Parshakov, Mikhail Usanin
Link: https://zoom.us/j/8447950878?pwd=OEFlZE8yNC9PZjJTYSswQWNhbkxSQT09 
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Abstract: This study examines the home advantage phenomenon in eSports, focusing on professional Counter-Strike matches from 2012–2022. Using data from LAN tournaments, it explores how performing in a player’s home country influences individual and team performance. Results reveal a significant positive effect of home advantage, with players achieving higher ratings and teams gaining better outcomes when featuring members with home-country support. The effect strengthens during finals and weakens in high-stakes tournaments, while travel distance negatively impacts performance. These findings highlight the importance of crowd support and reduced travel fatigue in eSports and open avenues for future research across other disciplines and cultural contexts.