Nerd Street Gamers, an esports startup, has collaborated with the Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center, in order to open the first-ever public esports professional stadium in the United States. Nerd Street Gamers partnership will bring about an installation of a stadium that can house both esports tournaments as well as other professional events.
The Wells Fargo Center will unveil the new setup during an Overwatch tournament that takes place on September 29th, and esports events will begin to be scheduled beginning on October 9th.
The Nerd Street Gamers CEO, Rob Johnson, spoke about the new partnership, "We’re connecting traditional sports and esports for fans because there’s a direct connection between their love for their favorite traditional sports franchises and their love for video games,".
Professional eSports Facilities
Nerd Street Gamers Will Create a Public eSports Facility
Trend Themes
1. Professional Esports Stadiums - The creation of public esports stadiums will introduce a new type of entertainment venue while providing centralized locations for players and fans to gather.
2. Sports and Esports Integration - Opportunities for creating synergies between traditional and electronic sports may result in new markets for merchandise and media, as well as crossover events for fans.
3. Esports Community Development - Building public esports facilities will help to foster local esports communities, and offer opportunities to create new jobs and training programs for players and staff.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - A new type of venue for hosting esports events will present opportunities for media, sponsors, and investors to capitalize on this growing market.
2. Sports - Integrating esports with traditional sports will create crossover opportunities for marketing, merchandising, and fan engagement.
3. Construction - The building and design of specialized esports facilities will require innovative solutions and technology to accommodate the unique requirements of the sport.