# Capture the Flag events and eSports

DevFeed: [Capture the Flag events and eSports](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/capture-the-flag-events-and-esports-36719.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://shostack.org/blog/capture-the-flag-events-and-esports/>)

Author: Jonathan Marcil

Published: 2019-09-11T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/shostack-friends-blog.md>)

Topics: [Sports](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sports.md>)

Tags: [competition](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/competition.md>), [events](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/events.md>), [games](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/games.md>), [lan](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lan.md>), [sports](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sports.md>), [strategy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/strategy.md>), [team](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/team.md>)

## AI overview

The article compares Capture the Flag events with eSports and argues that CTFs are intrinsically an eSport with strong educational value. It describes eSports audiences, broadcasts, competition, professional gaming, and amateur LAN and online events.

## Source excerpt

A breakdown of CTFs and eSports