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EsportsTravel Summit Goes Virtual
December 2–3 From Esports Stadium Arlington

Northstar Meetings Group has announced that the 2020 EsportsTravel Summit—the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers—will be an all-digital “Virtual from Arlington” experience and has been rescheduled to December 2–3. The Summit had previously been scheduled for November 18–20. The EsportsTravel Summit is being hosted by the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
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EsportsTravel Summit Reschedules to November 18–20

Northstar Meetings Group has announced that the 2020 EsportsTravel Summit—the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers—has been rescheduled to November 18–20 in Arlington, Texas. The Summit had been scheduled for August 11–13. Concurrent with the date change, the EsportsTravel Summit announced a new five-year partnership agreement with venue design firm […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
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A statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan stands in the plaza outside Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The stadium will be host for the 2024 All-Star Game, Major League Baseball has announced. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool)
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The Incredible Shrinking Venues

The coronavirus pandemic is going to have short- and mid-term impacts on the fan experience at stadiums. An enforced social-distancing policy by its very nature will likely lead to fewer people allowed in stadiums and arenas when sports return in earnest. And it remains unclear what if any long-term impact there may be on seating […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
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Kansas City Sports Commission Forms Esports Coalition

The Kansas City Sports Commission has formed the Kansas City Esports Coalition with the mission of using gaming for good by developing, advocating and enriching esports culture in the region. The goal is to provide an environment for gamers, entrepreneurs, businesses and educators to connect and exchange ideas plus foster events and cultivate relationships throughout […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
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Nerd Street Gamers Partnering With Populous

Nerd Street Gamers will have Populous as its architectural firm to work on nationwide expansion of its Localhost esports facilities going forward, the companies have announced. Populous will serve as the design partner for future Localhosts as Nerd Street Gamers plans to build over 100 Localhosts over the next five years including co-located Five Below […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
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New $50 Million Esports Arena to Be Built in Philadelphia

Comcast Spectacor and the Cordish Companies have unveiled plans for Fusion Arena, a new $50 million esports and entertainment venue that will be located adjacent to Xfinity Live! in the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Fusion Arena, which will be home to the Overwatch League’s Philadelphia Fusion, will be the largest, purpose-built esports arena in the Western Hemisphere. […]

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Posted On : By : Jennifer Lee
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Esports Stadium Opens in Arlington, Texas

Esports Stadium Arlington has opened at the Arlington Convention Center in the North Texas city, marking the launch of what will be the largest gaming and esports event complex in North America. The 100,000-square-foot venue, built at a cost of $10 million, celebrated its opening by hosting FACEIT’s Esports Championship Series Season 6 Finals, a $750,000 […]

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Posted On : By : Jason Gewirtz
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Esports Arena Las Vegas opened in March at the Luxor Hotel and Casino and is one of several such venues operated around the world by Allied Esports. Photo courtesy of Jason Gewirtz
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A Place to Play

For years, the main ballroom at the Arlington Convention Center in Texas functioned as such spaces usually do. The 35,000-square-foot carpeted room accommodated meetings, and its adjacent meeting rooms were sufficient for breakout sessions. But the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is shifting gears completely for the space in what could be a sign of […]

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Posted On : By : Jason Gewirtz
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