Discover Waterloo Area is making an attempt to draw a serious esports occasion to Kitchener subsequent yr.
In line with a report going to the Area of Waterloo’s Administration and Finance Committee on Tuesday, the Area of Waterloo has been shortlisted for a serious e-sports match in June. Discover Waterloo Area is working to host the BLAST Rocket League North America Main eSport occasion at The Kitchener Memorial Area in June 2025.
Discover Waterloo Area is asking the area for assist in its bid to host the occasion. The group is asking the Area of Waterloo to supply a $200,000 grant, if it’s profitable with the bid.
The report mentioned the three-day occasion would entice 8,000 followers day by day, 80 per cent of holiday makers would come from exterior the group and would have an financial influence of round $17.7 million {dollars}. The report mentioned an estimated 10,000 resort room nights could be booked due to the occasion.
To date, Discover Waterloo Area has allotted $250,000 and the Metropolis of Kitchener put in $90,000. Discover Waterloo Area has additionally secured a further $20,000 in sponsorship from RedBull for the occasion.
The report mentioned Discover Waterloo Area can be searching for provincial funding however doesn’t count on something till subsequent yr. It mentioned e-sports will not be funded the identical method different sports activities are within the province.
The Area of Waterloo Administration and Finance Committee will focus on the grant at a gathering Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m.
