These 4 cities in the U.S. are creating drive-in esports arenas

Four cities across the United States are developing drive-in esports arenas, giving Americans an opportunity to watch esport competition from the comfort of their cars, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The four cities developing the lots include:

• Louisville, Kentucky.
• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
• El Paso, Texas.
• Laredo, Texas.

The real estate investment company Horizon Group Properties teamed with Harena Data LLC to develop these arena.

THR said: “On the esports side, the idea is for consumers to watch tournaments and compete in events from the safety of their vehicles.”

So what games will you have a chance to see? It’s unclear since those lots are coming down the road. But some games mentioned include “Fortnite” and “League of Legends” — two of the more popular competitive games.

The esports arena concept comes amid the coronavirus pandemic, when multiple entertainment venues have shut down due to the spread of COVID-19.

But the entertainment industry has rebounded with more outdoor drive-in events. For example, drive-in movie theaters have made a comeback in recent months, giving people a chance to watch old movies from their cars without having to sit near anyone and potentially get infected.

Similarly, Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton held drive-in concert events. People could drive up to the shows and watch recorded concert shows.

“It’s giving the employees opportunity to have work and have a paycheck, as well as giving the public something to do,” Kyle Larsen, general manager of Water Gardens, in Utah, told me. “I think other theaters will follow. In fact, I’m sure they will.”