Comcast Is Building a $50 Million USD eSports Arena in Philadelphia

Professional gamers like Ninja will soon have a more traditional venue akin to other sports -- its own dedicated stadium. Comcast has announced it will construct a $50 million USD 60,000-square-foot arena made for the explicit use of hosting eSports events. The 3,500 person-seater, set to arrive in 2021, will rest in Philadelphia in the city's 47-acre stadium complex only a block down from where the Philadelphia Eagles play. The arena will be home to Comcast's Overwatch team Fusion, and will ser...