The city of Perth, Western Australia is set to have its very own esports stadium as part of an AU $1.5 billion (~£846.1 million) revamp of the city’s university precinct by the state government.
Murdoch University has secured AU $360 million (~£203,140) in funding to build a new vertical campus that will include the city’s first Digital Futures Academy and an esports hub, including a stadium fit for competitive tournaments.
Perth-based esports organisation Pentanet.GG has been engaging with Murdoch University throughout the process, as both entities look to diversify Western Australia’s economy, growth the local esports scene and establish Perth as a centre for esports and gaming.