Description

EVA (Esports Virtual Arena) is a warehouse-scale VR esports platform built around twin 5,000-square-foot arenas. Up to 20 players compete simultaneously across two linked play spaces — 10 players per arena — in team-based competitive matches. The system supports both esports-focused competition and co-op gameplay for casual visitors.

EVA debuted at Paris Games Week 2019. The platform is designed for operators running a hybrid venue model: VR esports arena plus food and beverage service. The business operates on a membership model that generates recurring revenue alongside per-session play and concessions.

The play space requirement is substantial. Each EVA location runs two 5,000-square-foot arenas side by side — 10,000 square feet of VR play space before accounting for lobby, F&B areas, and back-of-house. Players wear VR headsets and move freely within their arena. The two arenas are networked so teams in separate physical spaces compete in the same virtual match.

EVA includes live-streaming infrastructure so matches can be broadcast to spectators in-venue or online. The esports focus is central to the model: the platform is built to support leagues, tournaments, and recurring competitive play rather than one-time visits.

The operational model is more complex than a standalone VR attraction. Operators are running three businesses under one roof: VR arcade operations, restaurant service, and bar service. That requires staff with F&B experience and the ability to manage concurrent service models. EVA provides the VR platform and game content. Operators handle site selection, buildout, staffing, and F&B operations.

EVA is a franchise or turnkey system. The company has not publicly detailed the full list of included hardware, software licensing terms, or ongoing fees. Prospective operators should request specifics on initial investment, franchise fees, revenue share, content update cadence, and technical support terms.

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