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E-Sports is a growing industry and some other cities are getting proposals for stadiums. It is only a matter of time before such a facility comes to KC. Need to make sure it goes downtown just as we want other stadiums and attractions to go there.

KC recently hosted Halo Majors tournament, 1 of 3 US cities selected by Microsoft to host this season.
https://www.startlandnews.com/2022/04/k ... mpionship/

Populous to design e-sports stadiums for Glytch. 8 years to build 32 stadiums across US. 1500-3000 capacity with a team based in each facility.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/ ... 005185/en/

Would be kinda neat if it was just north of the river

It’s too bad it won’t fit next to T-Mobile at 13th and Grand.

https://fusionarenaphilly.com/

Could it not go on that north lot?

KCPowercat wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 1:29 pm Could it not go on that north lot?

Shows the e-sports arena next to a standard sports Arena. Assume Sprint is not much smaller/larger than the flyers? Looks like you could fit E-Sports next to Sprint.

What a cringe spot to put all those stadiums.

AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 1:38 pm What a cringe spot to put all those stadiums.

It’s awesome. All your local teams in one area. Not for every city but works great for them.

I wonder if the Star Pavilion could be reworked for this?

FangKC wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 2:59 pm I wonder if the Star Pavilion could be reworked for this?

Pending how the structure is, could be a very neat e-gaming arena. Biggest concern would be free span from north to south.

Is the CBE space big enough If they decide to move to a different location? I know absolutely nothing about esports.

Another possibility: since the American Royal has left the West Bottoms, could Hale Arena be used for this?

https://kcconvention.com/venue/hale-arena/

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0938984 ... a=!3m1!1e3

Esports was the initial conversion pitch for Kemper Arena that got the ball rolling to save it back in 2014.

I thought an eSports arena was part of a plan out in JOCO along with youth sports, soccer fields, etc. For some reason I recall them wanting to build an arena. Maybe it was not eSports specific but it would cater to those events.

Videos game are massively popular so perhaps 2 event spaces would be fine in the same metro.

Would an e-stadium work with a new Sports betting Casino downtown?

Karambit25 wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 1:14 pm Would an e-stadium work with a new Sports betting Casino downtown?

I don't think anyone will build a dedicated sports betting casino but No Other Pub would be the first to feature sports betting in downtown KC once it becomes legal.