Ninja to Feature on ESPN the Magazine Cover

The world of esports continues to grow bigger day by day and insert itself more into mainstream culture and now one of the esports industries most popular faces will be gracing the cover of one of the sport's world's most well known magazines. Tyler "Ninja" Belvins, who has skyrocketed to worldwide fame thanks to his superb Fortnite talent showcased on Twitch and YouTube, announced on his Twitter account on Monday, September 17th that he would be featured on the cover of the next issue of ESPN the Magazine. 

So excited to the first professional gamer to be featured on @espn the Magazine. Cover and profile will be shown on Sports Center tomorrow in the 7 AM EST hour. pic.twitter.com/gzlSJihroM

— Ninja (@Ninja) September 18, 2018

Ninja will be the first professional gamer to ever be featured as the cover athlete for ESPN the Magazine marking a major moment in the history of the esports industry. A former professional Halo and Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) player, Ninja has become a worldwide sensation due to his high level Fortnite gameplay that has earned him a massive following through recent months as Fortnite has become one of the most popular competitive video games in the world. 

The popular battle royale title has become well known for its tendency to make its way into the world of traditional sports. College and professional athletes from just about every sport in the world have been found busting out a Fortnite dance to celebrate or discussing how the popular game has become their go to title when it comes to their gaming habits. This is why it is not too surprising to see the most popular personality for Fortnite become the first professional gamer to be featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine. 

Now, Ninja will be joining the likes of other superstar professional athletes from the world of traditional sports as individuals who have graced the front of ESPN the Magazine. You can find the an image of the cover in its entirety below. 

Ninja - ESPN the Magazine Cover

Sports Center will be airing a cover and profile of Ninja on Tuesday, September 18th at 7 AM EST, so if you would like to see the Fortnite Twitch streamer appear on the popular sports network then make sure to set your alarms for the program showcasing Ninja on the cover of ESPN the Magazine. 

(cover photo courtesy of ESPN)