On March 3, the cutting-edge 15,000-square-foot esports arena will be revealed by Millennial Esports in Neonopolis.
The arena is equipped with 200 stadium-style seats and an additional stage capable of hosting 300 more guests, and is set up for a three-day Halo tournament.
The arena, situated at the Neonopolis Mall in downtown Las Vegas near the Fremont Street Experience, will operate 24/7.
The property will not only feature an arena and host live events with a dedicated ESPN-Gameday-style commentary booth, but it will also hold viewing parties for major esports events happening worldwide.
The facility also includes broadcasting studios that esports streamers can utilize when they’re in the city.
The CEO of Millennial Esports, Alex Igelman, made a comment:
Regardless of whether you’re on PS4, Xbox, or PC, you’re going to experience a really cool environment.
“If you are a YouTuber visiting town for an event and seeking a suitable location for streaming, instead of risking unreliable hotel room internet, you can opt to broadcast to your fans from one of the local alcoves.”
Upcoming events at the esports arena
The Halo tournament is a significant event in the esports realm, serving as a stepping stone to the Halo World Championships. It is the final qualifying event leading up to the World Championships, offering a prize pool of $50,000. The top six teams will secure their spots in the Halo World Championship Finals, where $1 million is up for grabs.
After the Halo tournament kickoff, a Madden 17 NFL tournament, endorsed by EA Sports, has been arranged in the arena for March 25 and 26.
Igelman informed the Las Vegas Sun that he anticipates the facility’s schedule to become even more occupied over time.
“Igelman informed the Las Vegas Sun that we are developing a comprehensive content calendar. We are engaged in discussions with several publishers who have become aware of our operations and are keen to leverage our technologies,” he noted.
Throughout the year, we ought to host various events, both self-organized and invitational ones.
Las Vegas’s fascination with esports continues to grow
The new arena at Neonopolis is merely a single component of a broader esports puzzle that is being assembled in Las Vegas.
Last year, the Downtown Grand Casino elevated esports in Las Vegas.
Seth Schorr, CEO of Downtown Grand and a board member of Millennial Esports with involvement in the esports arena, launched an esports lounge within the casino. This lounge serves as a venue for local esports tournaments and competitions.
Last year, Downtown Grand accepted the first legal esports wager in Nevada.
MGM launched a dedicated lounge, LEVEL UP, aimed at drawing in millennials and esports enthusiasts.
The lounge hasn’t quite gained popularity yet, but MGM continues to make adjustments to it. They recently introduced the state’s first skill-based slot machine, Frogger: Get Hoppin’, into the mix.
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