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University of North Florida granted $3m by council for esports arena

The University of North Florida (UNF) announced that it will open an esports arena sometime next year after receiving a $3 million grant from the city council.

According to UNF, the arena, called The Flight Deck, is intended to encourage students to pursue STEM careers and potentially host national competitions of the most popular esports games of 2025.

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UNF President Moez Limayem said: “We are so appreciative of the support from Mayor Deegan and the City Council as UNF Esports is poised to transform Jacksonville into a premier centre for digital innovation and gaming.