Leveraging the Esports Popularity Boom

Paul Steinbach Headshot
[Image courtesy of Populous]
[Image courtesy of Populous]

Brian Mirakian had never seen anything quite like it. He was among 18,000 people packing New York's Madison Square Garden to witness teams of video gamers compete in the 2015 League of Legends World Championship Semifinals.

"It was one of the most eye-opening experiences, because when you go to one of these events, the fan passion, the fervor, the excitement around what's occurring during the game action is on par with anything from a traditional sporting event or rock concert," says Mirakian, a principal in the Kansas City office of architecture firm Populous. "When I saw that in person, it was really an 'aha' moment — 'Okay, we have to take this seriously, not only as a competition and a form of entertainment, but as an opportunity to create purpose-built venues in the future that help propel the sport.' "

Log in to view the full article
Sponsored
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
DynaDome Retractable Enclosures
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
Page 1 of 214
Next Page
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025