The British Esports Association (BEA) has revealed its plans to open a National Esports Performance Campus (NEPC) in Sunderland.
According to the release, BEA has made a ‘multi-million-pound commitment’ to the city of Sunderland. This has resulted in the acquisition of a retail premises adjacent to the city’s Stadium of Light football stadium.
The new campus will reportedly offer educational and coaching courses for athletes and other roles within the esports industry. Moreover, it will feature dedicated esports classrooms, performance rooms, streaming booths and arena space.