“Just as Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium are considered their sports’ most aspirational venues by players and fans alike, Esports Arena Las Vegas will be the iconic destination in esports and complement the city’s incredible appeal, attracting video gaming competitors and fans from around the world.”Ī statement from the developers said a naming rights partner will be sought for the venue, which will accommodate between 750 and 1,000 people. “We have very ambitious expansion plans over the next two years, and when we realised that a location at Luxor was possible, we jumped at the opportunity to develop our flagship here,” said Jud Hannigan, the chief executive of Allied Esports International. The 30,000-square-foot Esports Arena Las Vegas will feature a competition stage, LED video wall, telescopic seating, daily gaming stations, food and beverage offerings, and streaming and television-quality production studios.ĭesign firm YWS Design & Architecture has been tasked with transforming the space, which will host tournaments, leagues and other competitive gaming events. The new venue will become the first permanent eSports arena on the city’s casino-filled Strip and is slated to open in early 2018, with work on transforming the Luxor's now-closed LAX nightclub set to begin in early June.

Allied Esports and Esports Arena are teaming up with MGM Resorts International to develop a new dedicated eSports venue at Las Vegas’ Luxor Hotel and Casino.

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