eSports may be here to stay... A team in the Overwatch League announced that they are building a $50MM arena in Philly.

Mar 25, 2019
9:03:40am

scootsy First name: Tom; Last: Foolery

This right after the Overwatch League broadcast their playoffs on ABC.

This is the new home of the Philadelphia @Fusion. The $50 million "Fusion Arena" will seat 3,500 and be located in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. pic.twitter.com/rg4ZIL1Kw6
— Cheddar Esports (@CheddarEsports) March 25, 2019

https://twitter.com/CheddarEsports/status/1110104030615748609

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eSports may be here to stay... A team in the Overwatch League announced that they are building a $50MM arena in Philly.

scootsy First name: Tom; Last: Foolery

3/25/19 9:03am

What happens when Overwatch isn't popular anymore?

RSL

3/25/19 9:13am

You mean in a year or two?

Indy Coug

3/25/19 9:15am

I doubt the orgs would still be tossing this much money if they didn't believe in the long-term road map. Regardless,

scootsy

3/25/19 9:17am

Overwatch might be the game they invest in currently, but it looks like a venue built to house any esport competition,

scootsy

3/25/19 9:16am

Caught some on TV once, couldn't follow it

Gustav

3/25/19 9:20am

Six states now recognize esports as a HS varsity sport.

Everyman

3/25/19 9:21am

50 million to seat 3500?

JuicyJam

3/25/19 9:22am

Its that Comcast money.

scootsy

3/25/19 9:22am

I guess I'm officially an old fart...this makes no sense to me.

zonacougar

3/25/19 9:41am

RE: eSports may be here to stay... A team in the Overwatch League announced that

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