If you want to stay ahead in the fast-moving world of esports, following the right social media accounts is key. Below is a guide to some of the best kinds of accounts to follow, with examples, and tips on how to build a well-rounded feed for staying updated, inspired, and connected.
Why Social Media Matters for Esports Fans
- Timely news & announcements — patches, tournament brackets, roster changes, meta shifts, etc.
- Behind-the-scenes access — players’ perspectives, team bootcamps, training, candid moments.
- Analysis & opinion — expert commentary, hot takes, community debate.
- Clips & highlights — short recaps, viral plays, funny moments.
- Community engagement — fan discussion, polls, memes, Q&As.
Because esports spans many titles and regions, having a mix of official, personal, and aggregator accounts helps you not miss major updates.
Types of Accounts to Follow
Here are categories of social media accounts you should include:
| Type | Role / Why It’s Valuable | What to Look For |
| Official teams / orgs | They post roster changes, event participation, media content | Teams in your favorite games / regions |
| Tournament organizers / leagues | They share schedules, stream links, updates | Premier leagues in your region or game |
| Players / streamers / content creators | For personal insight, reactions, clips | Active and well-engaged pros |
| Esports journalists & analysts | For in-depth reporting, insider knowledge | Those with reputation, consistency |
| Aggregators / news accounts | To catch everything in one place | Accounts that retweet or summarize major news |
Below are some standout examples in each category, across platforms.
Notable Social Media Accounts to Follow
Esports Commentators, Analysts & Personalities
- Eric “DoA” Lonnquist (@GGDOA on X / Twitter) — a veteran esports caster who covers multiple titles.
- Jorien van der Heijden (Sheevergaming) — host, interviewer, commentator, especially known in the Dota & general esports space
- Thorin (Duncan Shields) — an esports historian and analyst, especially in CS:GO, known for deep insights and commentary.
These types of voices often break stories, give critical takes, and provide context you won’t see through pure news outlets.
Team / Organization Accounts
- G2 Esports (Instagram: @g2esports) — active in sharing team updates, visuals, behind the scenes content
- LOUD (X / Twitter: @LOUDgg, etc.) — this team is one of the most tweeted and widely followed in esports
- FaZe Clan — consistently strong presence on social media, with active engagement.
- TOP Esports (Chinese org) — for those interested in the Chinese / East Asian scene, following these regional powerhouses gives exposure to that competitive space
These accounts often share photos, announcements, player promotions, and fan content.
Influencers, Streamers & Pro Players
- Tfue — one of the more visible players / streamers with a big social profile.
- Cristinini — Spanish streamer and esports reporter, a good example of someone who straddles content creation and reporting
- Bugha — known in the Fortnite and wider esports world; good to follow for competition updates, perspective, and content.
Watching how these creators engage can also give you clues about trends, community sentiment, and emerging subcultures.
Aggregators & Esports News Outlets
- Esports (Instagram: @esports) — a broad, content-rich account covering gaming, tech, tournaments, etc
- Esports Awards (Instagram: @esportsawards) — covers industry awards, major news in the esports space
These accounts help you catch news you may miss if you only follow niche or game-specific accounts.
How to Build a Balanced Esports Social Feed
- Pick your core games / regions
Decide which games you most care about (e.g. CS:GO, Valorant, Dota, League). Prioritize following accounts in those scenes so your feed isn’t flooded by irrelevant content. - Mix official and personal voices
Official team and tournament accounts provide structure. Personal creators and analysts give color, commentary, and emotion. - Use platform strengths
- On X / Twitter (or its equivalents in your region): for fast news, leaks, roster tweets.
- On Instagram / TikTok / Reels: for visual content, short clips, hype posts.
- On YouTube: for extended interviews, documentaries, analysis breakdowns.
- On Discord / Subreddits / Telegram: for community, text chat, instant alerts.
- On X / Twitter (or its equivalents in your region): for fast news, leaks, roster tweets.
- Mute or filter noise
For big popular accounts, mute categories that you don’t care about (e.g. merchandise promos) so your feed focuses on what’s relevant to you. - Engage & support
Liking, retweeting, commenting helps you be seen by others in the community, and can lead you to discover new voices. - Watch for regional / local voices
Sometimes the most interesting insights come from smaller, local creators who cover scenes you’re not exposed to otherwise.
Example Feed Setup (Hypothetical)
Here’s a sample mix you might follow if you care about CS:GO and Valorant:
- Official teams: G2 Esports, FaZe Clan
- Tournament / league: organizer account for the major CS / Valorant league you follow
- Analyst / personality: Thorin, DoA
- Player / creator: Top CS:GO or Valorant pro you like
- Aggregator / news: a general esports Instagram, esports news outlets
- Local voices: a regional caster or content creator in your country or language
With this mix, you’ll get:
- Roster changes, signings
- Patch updates and meta talk
- Highlight clips
- Discussion and debate
- Local scene news
Tips for Getting the Most Out of These Accounts
- Enable notifications for your top few so you don’t miss major news (e.g. roster moves or tournament announcements).
- Use lists or folders (on Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to separate “news / serious” from “fun / meme content.”
- Save (bookmark) key posts — some announcements are one-time tweets and you may want to revisit them later.
- Watch crossposts / translations — sometimes big accounts post in one language, but fans translate or repost them globally.
- Don’t overload — it’s easy to follow dozens, but quality of engagement matters more than quantity.