We already know Philly is big into esports. In case you somehow missed it, we’re getting a $50 million dollar stadium in 2021 for our professional Overwatch team, Philly Fusion. Plus, the Overwatch finals will be held in Philly in September.

On the amateur side, esports are booming at the university level. In March, for instance, Harrisburg University’s varsity team, the HU Storm, hosted 16 Pennsylvania schools for the collegiate tournament PA Cup.

Now, Glenside-based Arcadia University will become the only local school with an official varsity team (other local universities such as Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania only have student-run club teams). Earlier this month, Arcadia announced it would be launching a varsity esports program in the fall of 2019, with two teams for each game. It’s also renovating a 1,500-square-foot space for an arena that will include 36 PCs for gaming and a projection screen so coaches can review games and develop strategy with the team.

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