A large number of staff at theScore Esports have been laid off today, according to multiple social media posts by affected employees. It appears that more than a dozen people have been laid off, though the exact number of those affected can not be confirmed, as of this writing.
Here are just a few of the posts on Thursday revealing that layoffs occurred:
My last day at theScore Esports.
From a journey that started in 2018 to now it’s been the time of my life with so many moments and incredible people. From hosting to voiceover, producing and editing, I am immensely proud of my work.
Thank you all for supporting me. pic.twitter.com/pOiHhqx79K
— Seb. (@sebdot) November 20, 2025
Today is officially my last day at theScore esports. 7 years, millions of subs, and 100s of millions of views later there are too many memories to process. If you’re a content creator looking for an editor, my time has never been more available.
— Producer Colten 🇨🇦 (@TheOnlyZoltan) November 20, 2025
After 5 years, today is my last day with theScore esports. Travelling around the world and covering Valorant and League was a dream come true and I’d love for it to continue.
If you’re looking for a writer or producer specializing in Valorant esports then please reach out.
— Niall McCrossan (@niallmccrossan) November 20, 2025
After 10 amazing years, today is my last day at theScore esports.
Our parent company made the decision to eliminate my role along with a vast majority of the staff this morning.
It’s been an amazing ride, and I’m so grateful for the career I’ve had.
— Sean Wetselaar (@SeanWetselaar) November 20, 2025
After a decade of getting to do my dream job, it’s done. I was laid off from theScore esports today. I was so lucky for so long, but the party is over.
I’m gonna be offline for a bit, but if you or anyone you know needs a writer, producer, or video host, please let me know.
— Danielle Rosen (@_DanielleRosen) November 20, 2025
The Esports Advocate reached out to theScore management prior to the publication of this story and will provide an update should the company respond.
One of the last “OG” outlets for esports content, according to many in the community, theScore Esports is best known for its popular video content from its YouTube Channel, which provided a steady stream of esports/competitive gaming news and entertainment content to its more than 2.4 million subscribers. The creative group also enjoyed more than 374,000 followers on Instagram, 248,800 followers on X/Twitter, 30,400 followers on Twitch, and 2.1 million followers on TikTok.
It is unclear what parent company Score Media/PENN Entertainment plans to do with whatever remains of theScore Esports.
theScore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, and caters mostly to sports fans through its digital media and sports betting products, including its media app theScore, by providing “personalized live scores, news, stats, and betting information from their favorite teams, leagues, and players.” The division also provides a sports betting app called theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino, which offers mobile sports betting and an iCasino experience.
In October 2021, PENN Entertainment completed its acquisition of Score Media and Gaming Inc. (theScore) for a “total consideration of approximately $2.0 billion USD in cash and stock.”
While likely unrelated to today’s layoffs, ESPN and PENN Entertainment announced an early termination to their sports betting partnership under the ESPN Bet brand. The deal, which was reportedly worth $2 billion USD, was signed in 2023 and had a 10-year term. ESPN announced shortly thereafter that it had inked an agreement with DraftKings to take over its betting-related offerings.