Esports Arena
Series E Games
Esports Arena FAQs
Who is Esports Arena?
Esports Arena is the first dedicated esports facility in North America, opening in downtown Orange County, California in 2015. As the world’s premier esports venue, community hub, and production company, Esports Arena hosts daily video game competitions, producing unique digital content while building and sustaining audiences over an extended period of time. In partnership with Walmart, Esports Arena is expanding rapidly across the US, bringing this unique experience to neighborhood Walmart Stores. Each in-store arena is equipped with top-of-the-line gaming PCs, consoles, and peripherals, and an Esports arena Pro Shop where players can purchase gaming equipment, snacks and beverages, and other merchandise. Players can play their game of choice for $5 an hour, or join league nights to compete in national tournaments for games such as Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Street Fighter, League of Legends, and many others.
Can I use my own equipment while visiting an Esports Arena?
Yes!
Are there in-venue age restrictions?
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an Adult/Guardian at all time.
What games are available to play onsite? Are there any upcoming events?
Please visit www.esportsarena.com for a list of all events and the latest scheduling updates.
How much does it cost?
a. Tournament entry fees are $10-15 on average, depending on the game/event
b. Pay-to-Play hourly is $5 hourly at all Walmart in-store arenas
c. Free Play options include consoles at ESA Bar (Xbox) as well as a number of arcade machines
What are your hours?
Open Play Every Day. Community League Nights Start At 7PM
MON - FRI 3:00PM - 11:00 PM
SAT 12:00PM - 10:00PM
SUN 12:00PM - 8:00PM
$5 Per Hour $10 League Nights
Can I enter tournaments from home?
Nope! Come to your closest Esports Arena to get the full experience.
Where can I find Esports Arena social and live stream channel?
Find us at YouTube, Twitch OR livestreaming at www.walmart.com/esportsarena!
Series E FAQs
What is Series E?
Esports Arena is launching first-of-its-kind, semi-professional league providing monetary compensation to teams. The top Apex Legends Teams will earn the title of Esports Arena professional player and then continue fighting to maintain it.
How to become Series E player.
Compete in our weekly qualifying Tournaments
Accumulate points over the course of the 4 weeks based on placement and participation
Earn the title of Esports Arena Professional Player
What games are featured?
Apex Legends, Guilty Gear, & Halo Infinite
Are players compensated?
Players receive $500/month.
Is there a minimum age needed to participate?
Minimum age required to participate is 16 years old.
What is the Season Schedule?
Qualifiers start September 16th and run for 4 weeks.
Regular season begins the following week and play will continue for a 3-month period.
How do the qualifiers work?
60 team capacity on qualifiers (first right to sign up for top 20 teams from previous week)
8 games
Points per placement and kills
ALGS rule set
4 Total Qualifier Events (Winning Team from each week as well as top point earners from all weeks combined)
What are player travel requirements?
None!
What happens if I qualify?
You and your team will earn the title of Esports Arena Professional players and be given the opportunity to represent one of our Series E sponsors in official Series E, ALGS, GLL, and other matches for a 3-month contract.
Once sponsored you will take part in weekly sponsored social media posts, show matches, interviews, and more.