The design for an esports venue in Saudi Arabia, with capacity for more than 5,000 spectators, has been unveiled by architects Populous.
It will have the world’s largest combined total areas of video screens as well as 4D haptic seats allowing visitors to sense, feel and even smell the action taking place in front of them. There will also be a “digital chandelier” placed centrally within the seating bowl for enhanced gameplay content delivery.
Two concourses will wrap around the main auditorium, offering breakout zones for gaming, a food court and retail outlets.
An "immersive entertainment zone" will include self-checkout markets and gaming bars at what Populous describes as the world’s first "esports district."
Rhys Courtney, a senior principal at Populous EMEA, said: “We are proud to have been able to combine our extensive knowledge of esports facilities and technology with Qiddiya’s vision to create a world-leading arena for competitors and fans alike. This arena will be unique in esports in both scale and user experience.”
