The Esports Awards, now in its fourth year of delivering recognition and distinction to the biggest and best in the esports industry, are excited to announce the event will be held stateside for the very first time. Esports Stadium Arlington will host the 4th annual Esports Awards on November 16, 2019.

After three successful ceremonies in London, the awards are moving on to a new chapter. Over the past three years, the ceremony has presented 65 awards and welcomed some of the industry’s finest, including Seth ‘Scump’ Abner, Ali-A and KSI, with noted hosts Eefje ‘Sjokz’ Deporteere and Alex ‘Goldenboy’ Mendez emceeing the event.

With the move to Esports Stadium Arlington, the Esports Awards will offer general admission to fans for the first time, creating a fresh experience for both consumers and the esports industry. 

''We are extremely excited and honored to have the opportunity to partner with the Esports Awards for the next three years,” said Jonathon Oudthone, President of Esports Stadium Arlington. “By hosting the Esports Awards at our state-of-the-art facility, we are one step closer to achieving our goal of becoming the central hub for esports in North America.”

The team behind the Esports Awards is excited to be making the move to the USA for 2019, welcoming the opportunity to recognize the best in the industry on a global scale, in a venue befitting a prestigious event.

Esports Stadium Arlington is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility that offers an innovative and best-in-class experience to all attendees. For the first time in Arlington, the doors will open to some of the biggest names in esports, with both finalists and industry aficionados coming together to celebrate another successful year of growth in esports. 

Along with general admission, the Esports Awards will welcome guests from the industry for a night of networking and fine dining. The awards serve as one of the only annual events that brings together representatives across the entire esports industry.

For more information on hospitality at the Esports Awards, please contact [email protected]. Fans eager to attend the Awards can purchase tickets here.

The Esports Awards will partner with the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau to deliver the 2019 awards. Arlington will become the official Destination Partner for the Esports Awards, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the best of Arlington, from AT&T Stadium to Globe Life Park and the newly-developed Texas Live! entertainment venue. Arlington will also sponsor two awards at the Esports Awards ceremony: Esports Personality of the Year and Streamer of the Year, emphasizing the City's commitment to supporting the growth of esports and putting Texas on the map as a premier esports destination.

“The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Arlington have been extremely welcoming, and we feel confident that our new home will deliver the biggest and best Esports Awards to date,” said Tom Mercey, CEO and Co-founder of the Esports Awards. “We are excited for the opportunity to host the awards in a city with such high sporting and events acumen. Our audience can look forward to a few surprises along the way to what will be a defining ceremony for the Esports Awards.”

“Arlington excels at hosting world class events, and the Esports Awards are another one we look forward to hosting in November,” said Ron Price, President & CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau. “As a top destination for entertainment and both traditional and non-traditional sports, we welcome esports athletes and players to our city and look forward to the Esports Awards on November 16th.”

The Esports Awards have secured a host of top level partners to support the show in 2019, including: 

• Arlington - Destination Partner
• Esports Stadium Arlington - Award Category Partner
• Secretlab Chairs - Award Category Partner
• The Koyo Store - Award Category Partner
• Touch of Ginger - Award Category Partner

These partnerships represent additional opportunities for the Esports Awards, with organizations supporting a plethora of award categories and exciting new opportunities including competitions, giveaways and limited edition products for the 2019 ceremony. You can vote on the Esports Awards Community Group categories by clicking here. 

Esports Stadium Arlington opened in 2018 and is the largest dedicated esports facility in North America.