Esports Stadium Arlington

Esports Stadium Arlington is a North American esports facility located in Arlington, Texas. The 100,000 sqft venue is the largest dedicated esports facility in North America and holds 2,500 spectators.[1]

Esports Stadium Arlington
Address1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, Texas, TX 76011
OwnerCity of Arlington
OperatorEsports Venues, LLC
Capacity2,500
Construction
OpenedNovember 26, 2018 (2018-11-26)
Construction cost$10 million
ArchitectPopulous
Project managerGary Berlin
Website
Official website

History

In March 2018, the city of Arlington announced plans to develop the largest esports stadium in the United States that was scheduled to open later that year.[2] The project was a joint venture between the city and Esports Venues LLC, which is owned by Texas Rangers co-owner Neil Leibman, was designed by architecture firm Populous, and would be managed by Esports Venues.[1][3]

The venue officially opened on November 26, 2018 with FACEIT's Esports Championship Series Season Six Finals, a global competition for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.[4]

References
  1. Dachman, Jason (January 29, 2019). "Inside Esports Stadium Arlington, North America's Largest — and Most Flexible — Esports Venue". Sports Video Group. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  2. Igel, Lee (March 14, 2018). "Arlington, Texas, Announces Plans To Build Largest Esports Stadium In U.S." Forbes. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  3. Fragen, Jordan (March 14, 2018). "Infinite Esports & Entertainment and Arlington, TX, Partner to Build Esports Stadium". The Esports Observer. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  4. Gempel, Natalie (November 21, 2019). "The Country's Largest Esports Stadium Opens in Arlington This Weekend". D Magazine. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
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