The Guangzhou International Esports Center, China's first theater-grade professional e-sports venue, which is invested in and operated by Guangzhou Baiyun Cultural Investment, will open to the public in mid-August in Baiyun district.

The center's exterior uses perforated aluminum panels and an intelligent light system. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

Spanning 8,000 square meters of floor space, the venue is built to Grade B professional venue specifications. It features a 14-meter-high auditorium with stepped tiered seating, ensuring clear sightlines from every angle.

The interior blends fluid spaces with a tech-inspired palette. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

The facility's flexible acoustic design and dedicated broadcast/studio areas enable seamless switching between esports tournaments, live concerts, brand launches, and trendy parties — no stage dismantling is required.

More than just an arena, the center is positioned as a youth-oriented e-sports entertainment complex. Beyond competitions and performances, it will integrate dining, exhibitions of collectibles, anime-themed retail, and other lifestyle formats, creating an all-day social playground for young consumers. Final preparations are now underway.

The arena can be converted into a traditional performance space in moments. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]