The management of Riot, TV Azteca, Cinemex and Arena Place to Play have launched the new HyperX ARENA Esports stadium. In front of the media and special guests, a venue in Mexico City was established to enable fans to attend spectacular esports games. Arena officially opens its doors next Saturday, February 15, with the start of the Latin American League (LLA) for Ligue of Legends.
"The agreement we made with Riot and TV Azteca, at Arena The Place To Play with Cinemex, is a positive step in the growth of the game. Now our Mexican community can access the virtual space to watch the entire League of Legends LLA game. Proud to be a part of this historic opportunity for Latin America"He said Raúl Fernández, manager of Riot Games Latin America.
HyperX ARENA Esports Stadium It is a site designed by Riot Games, HyperX, TV Azteca and Arena Cinemex that will provide a unique competitive experience in Mexico, with the aim of increasing competition in Mexico.
Luis Fernando Martínez, Director General of the Arena Playground, noted that "Arena continues its growth as a leading sports and video game destination within the Republic of Mexico.
The official added that “Our partnership with Riot Games and TV Azteca will allow Mexican Sports players to provide the best of video game experience across all variants., including the well-known console and PC Franchise, including technologies such as VR, 3D and 4D, in an environment conducive to high-quality information. "
"TV affiliate Azteca represents another media channel for the audience that wants more of the high quality content that Riot Games is committed to", Fernández said.
In 2019, the LLA – which was played in Chile – had more viewers than the previous two leagues: 600 thousand people watched the last Bogotá broadcast and 10 thousand proved it. In Talcaisano, the final had 4,000 spectators. As such, the level of teams increased competitively and this was evident with the support of the fans.
At the time, Pablo Meneses, Mexico Business Development Manager in Mexico, said "HyperX is proud to celebrate the opening of the HyperX ARENA Esports Stadium, as electronic games become increasingly global. For over 16 years, HyperX has been an active member of society of the gamer, produces products that offer maximum comfort, sensory ability, performance and reliability to both the electronic athlete and the average athlete. ”