| Cover | Sep. 14, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 14, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38266 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ALLIED ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001708341 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-1659427 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 17877 Von Karman Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Irvine |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92614 |
| City Area Code | (949) |
| Local Phone Number | 265-2600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | AESE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
