Esports Tournaments at Millennium Point
Esports tournaments have been gaining lots of momentum in the UK over the past decade. More big-name brands invest in the industry year on year as it’s global audience skyrockets and we’ve previously covered the impact it’s having in STEM during the coronavirus pandemic. Now it’s time to look at why Millennium Point is the perfect venue for your Birmingham based esports tournament.
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Large, Flexible Spaces and the “Esport Tournament Experience”
Millennium Point boasts 17 flexible event spaces adaptable to the scope and budget of your esports tournament including our 354-seat auditorium (formerly an IMAX) with a breathtaking giant screen, perfect for capturing those nail-biting team fight or epic clutch wins. Spaces can be used in multiple ways with plenty of opportunity for green rooms for athletes, break-out activities like games rooms, chill-out zones or exhibition areas for merchandise and sponsors. With an abundance of space combined with our safety measures, social distancing will be easy to implement without compromising the “Esports” vibe.
Millennium Point is an ideal location for small to medium-sized esports tournaments with plenty of open space, central location in Birmingham City centre and affordable prices. Don’t just take our word for it – Millennium Point is home to the annual major UK fighting game tournament VSFIGHTING which welcomes hundreds of competitors and fans from across the globe to Birmingham, as well as being streamed online to thousands of fans worldwide.
“As the hosts for one of the largest open esports events in Europe, we’re keen to use venues that offer a memorable experience. With it’s unique and striking spaces, Millennium Point is unlike anywhere else which is why we’ve come back for our annual event 3 years running. In addition to the space itself, the venue staff have been fantastic year on year, going above and beyond to make sure we have the best possible experience. From troubleshooting to accommodating our needs, we’ve had brilliant experiences time after time working with them on our events; we can’t recommend it enough.” – Justin Xavier, Managing Director for Electronic Dojo & Organiser for VSFIGHTING.
Power, lots of power
Unsurprisingly, one of the key requirements for an esports tournament is a stable and robust power system. Millennium Point is home to several tech-heavy events including hackathons, esports tournaments, podcasting conventions and live performances. We’ve invested heavily in our power infrastructure which can support an abundance of PCs and consoles, AV equipment and peripherals.
Technology and a Tech-Savvy team
Millennium Point’s spaces Connect, Platform and Auditorium are all equipped with AV built-in. Additional staging and tech can also be hired in through our trusted suppliers if you don’t have your own. We have an onsite dedicated AV team, tech-savvy (obviously) experienced in delivering tech-heavy events who will be on-site to support your team and ensure seamless integration and stability throughout the event.
Super-fast Connectivity
Millennium Point has super-fast internet in all of our spaces with a mix of private and public networks to ensure no packet loss, and to provide dedicated connections for your operations team and athletes, while fans and exhibitors can enjoy the robust public wifi for their own needs. As we mentioned, we host many tech-focused events including hackathons and esports tournaments so our networks are tested and robust.
Live Video Streaming
Millennium Point has recently launched our own dedicated live video streaming service bolt-on. This service allows you to manage social distancing and maximise your online audience with HD video streaming hosted on our website. Your audience will have exclusive access to the stream which means you will have a dedicated platform should you want to level up your tournament with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes spotlights or interactive elements, in addition to public streaming on platforms such as Twitch, Youtube and Facebook Gaming.
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Millennium Point is COVID secure
Here at Millennium Point, we value the wellbeing of our team and all of those who work and visit our multi-award-winning venue above all else. Our highly accredited team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our building is safe, clean and compliant with the latest government guidelines without compromising the scope and quality of your esports tournament. Rigorous deep cleaning, social distancing measures, sanitisation stations, contact-free catering and fully trained staff in PPE are just a few ways we’ve made the building secure. Additionally, we’ve introduced a flexible booking policy to protect your event and your money should coronavirus affect your booking. Our venue is spacious, airy and we’ve invested a lot in our connectivity infrastructure.
Related article: Client Protection Plan
Centralised location
Venue location is key when it comes to turnout. You want a central location, near public transport links so its easy to get to that’s also not too far from bars, restaurants, shops and hotels. Millennium Point is in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre, a 15-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station for the train, tram and bus and a 5-minute walk from Moor Street Station. Our central location is a 15-minute walk to eateries in the city centre, and to Birmingham’s renowned Digbeth area – home to Digbeth Dining Club and an abundance of independent bars and food places including Arcade bar NQ64 and board game bar Chance & Counters.
Millennium Point also hosts an on-site multi-storey car park as well as a private car park making it ideal for unloading equipment and providing parking for your crew, competitors and casters on-site. Birmingham is already on the international map for esports tournaments with hugely successful events such as ESL ONE Dota 2 at Utilla Arena and VSFIGHTING right here at Millennium Point.
The interactive map below shows you our location in relation to the city centre.
Get in touch
Whether you’re ready to book or just want a no-strings conversation with our team then get in touch with us via our online form or by calling 0121 202 2200. Our team are friendly with more than 40 years of combined experience working in the events industry. We also have contact-free and virtual guided tours of our spaces to help you explore the potential of Millennium Point as the home of your Esports tournament.
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