Professional gaming has changed dramatically since the days of cramped LAN cafes. Players now compete with ultra-light mice, rapid-trigger keyboards, high refresh rate monitors, and increasingly specialized peripherals designed to give them every possible advantage.

And as a typical day during practice spans up to 16 hours, players are paying more attention to their chair and how well it supports them. 

Today, most professional players sit in the Secretlab TITAN Evo. According to prosettings.net, which tracks the gear used by pro players, Secretlab chairs are among the most-used by pros. Some of the world’s winningest esports teams, including six-time League of Legends world champions T1, also use Secretlab TITAN Evo for both practice and competition. 

Why pros and tournaments choose Secretlab TITAN Evo

At the highest levels of esports, no detail is too small to be overlooked. A mouse with the right shape can help a player aim more precisely. And a well-designed ergonomic chair can prevent fatigue from building up on a player’s body, so they stay focused throughout entire series.

Secretlab TITAN Evo is used at some of the world's biggest esports competitions. Secretlab has been the Official Chair Partner of League of Legends Esports since 2019, supporting players at Worlds, MSI, First Stand, LCS, LEC, and LCK. TITAN Evo is also used at VALORANT Esports global events, alongside the biggest stages in Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and more.

There are several reasons why.

Tested and validated by leading ergonomics experts

TITAN Evo was designed with input from Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board, comprising experts in biomechanics, orthopedics, physical therapy, and other fields. It is also certified by United States Ergonomics, and has been shown to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries.

Unlike most gaming chairs that use restrictive bucket seats, TITAN Evo’s proprietary pebble seat base features gently sloping sides to allow for natural movement. Its side wings also utilize a carefully calibrated 30° angle that follows the natural curve of your shoulders, instead of forcing them forward. 

Its full-height backrest supports your entire back, while the integrated 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System can be adjusted for both height and depth to fit different lumbar curvatures. A lattice of living hinges flexes with the spine as you move, providing continuous support across different postures.

Consistency from practice to competition

Professional players develop muscle memory around a highly specific setup. Changing that setup on tournament day can introduce an unnecessary variable.

The Secretlab On-Stage Standard was developed to help players recreate their preferred chair and desk settings at tournaments. The setup was used at First Stand and MSI in 2025 before making its debut at the League of Legends World Championship that year.

When players are able to play comfortably on stage, they can perform better and more consistently than ever. 

Millimeter-precise adjustments

At the professional level, small differences in setup can matter. The position of your chair affects the height and angle of your shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands relative to your mouse and keyboard.

The Secretlab InfinitePrecision™ Armrest (On-Stage Standard) is engineered with millimeter-precise adjustments that allow players to find the exact height they need — and reproduce it every single time they go on stage with the integrated digital display.

This level of adjustability helps players dial in a position that works with their body and preferred peripherals, rather than forcing them to adapt to the chair.

Gaming vs. office chair: What's the difference?

Office chairs are not inherently more ergonomic than gaming chairs. 

Traditional gaming chairs tend to prioritize a high backrest, deep recline, substantial cushioning, and a wide range of adjustments. These features suit gaming because players frequently switch between leaning forward during intense play, sitting upright, reclining between matches, and relaxing at their desk.

Office chairs are typically designed around task-oriented work. Many use synchronous tilt mechanisms that coordinate the movement of the seat and backrest, encouraging a more upright working position. Mesh upholstery, slimmer cushioning, and understated designs are also common.

What matters is whether the chair fits your body and supports how you actually use it. Look for dedicated lumbar support, an appropriate or adjustable seat depth, adjustable armrests, a supportive backrest, and a recline mechanism that allows you to move throughout the day.

For professional gamers, that also means supporting the specific demands of competition: long training sessions, highly personalized setups, frequent changes in posture, and the need to reproduce the same setup when they step onto the tournament stage.

A good gaming chair isn't defined by racing stripes or a bucket-seat silhouette. It's defined by how well it supports the person playing in it.

Reviewed by the Secretlab Product & Ergonomics Team

Frequently asked questions

Q: What do pro gamers look for in their setup?

A: Pro gamers look for consistency above all else. That’s why they choose the Secretlab TITAN Evo and Secretlab On-Stage Standard to help them recreate their practice setup on the world stage, down to the millimeter. This minimizes the time they need to adjust to stage setups and allows them to play better and more consistently than ever. 

Q: What chair do most pro gamers use?

A: Secretlab TITAN Evo is one of the most-used chairs among professional players tracked by prosettings.net, and the chair supplied on stage at the biggest events in League of Legends, VALORANT, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and more. Most pros also use TITAN Evo at home for consistency.