The impressive $ 50 million stadium that will host an Overwatch League team

The first stage for eSports in the United States

The Philadelphia Fusion team, league Overwatch Leagueyou will soon have your own house. With an investment of 50 million USD, this new complex promises to surprise all video game fans with its futuristic design, in which different sports and live entertainment will be appreciated.

The Fusion Arena will be in the United States and will be designed by populous, a company dedicated to sports spaces, which would not be possible without the company made by Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companieswho contribute to the capital of this great project.

"The $ 50 million project is a testament to the growing popularity of electronic sports, in which the players face each other video games before big crowds. The company plans to begin this summer part of the 47-acre stadium complex Comcast Spectacor leases south of Philadelphia. The 3,500-seat arena will be set up in a parking lot next to Xfinity Live! and near Linc, Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center, "said Comcast Spectacor in a statement.

The complex, with a 60,000 square foot extension, will have 3,500 seats, two balconies, club seats with USB ports, flexible access boxes and exclusive suites.

The Fusion Arena It will open in January 2021. It will host the Comcast sports team, Fusion and other events; It is also planned perform about 120 events per year and the construction of a 10-storey office building next door.

"Fusion Arena offers sports fans a first clbad place to feel at home and proud. Beyond the competitive games, this is an impressive facility that will host events, "said Dave Scott, President and CEO of Comcast Spectacor, at a news conference.

Cordis' director Blake Cordish said "Fusion Arena will set the benchmark for competitive gaming and debut on one of the country's most exciting sports and entertainment platforms among professional sports teams. The announcement today marks an exciting time for the Comcast Spectacor-Cordish Association, a new milestone in Xfinity Live! continues to develop. "

The competitions of the Overwatch League, with six players playing six others in a survival game, is broadcast by the Twitch broadcast service and is televised on ABC and ESPN.

Activision Blizzard, owner of the game Overwatch, states that 40 million people play in the world, including 400,000 on the television market in Philadelphia, Delaware and Jersey Shore in Harrisburg.