In this episode of THE rAVe Esports Show, I had the chance to step inside one of the most legendary esports venues on the planet — the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a truly world-class esports facility, this is it.
We started by taking in the Luxor’s iconic pyramid and its transformation from a 1990s Sega arcade into today’s 30,000-square-foot, multi-level esports powerhouse. With space for up to 650 seated spectators (and over 10,000 standing), HyperX Arena has hosted hundreds of tournaments and more than half a million fans.
From there, we got into the tech — and trust me, it’s impressive. The arena houses 160 identical high-performance PCs, a 50-foot LED video wall, and over 25 PTZ cameras capturing everything for global broadcast. A dedicated gigabit internet line keeps the stream rock-solid, while fully automated lighting, broadcast-grade AV gear, and modular infrastructure make this space versatile enough for esports, premieres, tech demos, and more.
We also got a behind-the-scenes look at how Allied Esports powers it all, including a breakdown of their multi-floor audio system using Lawo gear, intuitive routing, and remote mixing capabilities. Chief Engineer Alex Markley shared how they’re solving one of esports’ toughest challenges: mixing intercom and gameplay audio in real time — across multiple zones and floors.
This episode reminded us that esports venues aren’t just arenas — they’re studios, event spaces, and tech showcases all in one. HyperX Arena proves that when gaming, broadcast, and AV converge, the result is truly next-level.
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