Esports is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global entertainment industry, yet to date, its live events have mostly taken place in venues designed for other purposes. That's about to change.
In this 18-page report published in partnership with software firm SAP, HOK sports architects Carlos de la Barrera and Nuno Guerreiro explore the factors driving the explosive growth of esports and how its audience, presentation and technology will shape the esports venue of tomorrow. Specific ideas and visualizations shared in the report include nontraditional seating bowls, reimagined geometries, and the melding of technology with the built environment.