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eSports event(s)

For anyone wondering what eSport is, it is a competitive video game organisation and is short for electronic games, there are different events for eSports such as single player, multiplayer and team format that is usually played by professionally video game players. eSport is lucky that it can host different tournaments and events all over the world for the best to compete against other. There has always been a debate when it comes to eSports and that is it a sport or is it not.

(How Esports Changed the Game: From Media Laughingstock to Media Craze, n.d.)

The eSport industry has gained a lot of money especially over the last 10 years because of how popular video games are these days and during 2020-2021 it went into a different stratosphere because of lockdowns when people were not working at home or school people would play video games. (Pizzo et al., 2018) stated “in 2015 eSport made over $325 million dollars in revenue and two years later eSports made $465 Million dollars in revenue.” The revenue towards eSport is expanding and is just getting higher and higher every year.

(CNBC International, 2019)

The number one key element for eSports is tourism attraction Vegara-Ferri, J. M., Ibáñez-Ortega, D., Carboneros, M., López-Gullón, J. M., & Angosto, S. (2020). Stated “In recent years eSports has developed new ways to make the event and tournament for visible for the spectators.” eSports want to make every event more visible not just for spectators streaming it online but for spectators that have travelled to wear the event and/or tourntament is located.

Thompson, J., Taheri, B., & Scheuring, F. (2022). Stated “in the eSport world there are over 500 million virtual audience around the world.” With eSport growing day by day it is allowing for a social and economic boost for the city that is hosting the event/tournament. eSport having a popular following is allowing fans to purchase flights and hotels to be the eSport is happening and boosts the business that are near the event.

(Esports Charts, 2022)

As you can see from this graph above and this is the list of the top five games being played and streamed from the eSport viewership in 2024. The graph also is showing how much the prize pool is worth for each game in the top five.

‌References

CNBC International. (2019). Esports is growing into a $1 billion industry | CNBC Sports [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0hlP84HeMU&ab_channel=CNBCInternational

‌Esports Charts. (2022). Most Popular Esports Games 2022 | Esports Charts. Escharts.com. https://escharts.com/top-games?order=peak

Funk, D. C., Pizzo, A. D., & Baker, B. J. (2018). eSport management: Embracing eSport education and research opportunities. Sport Management Review, 21(1), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2017.07.008

How esports changed the game: From media laughingstock to media craze. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_GxPXXLc-w&ab_channel=theScoreesports

‌Pizzo, A., Baker, B., Na, S., Lee, M., Kim, D., & Funk, D. (2018). eSport vs. Sport: A Comparison of Spectator Motives. 27(2), 108–123. https://scholarshare.temple.edu/bitstream/handle/20.500.12613/7113/PizzoBakerEtAl-JournalArticle-2018.pdf?sequence=1

Thompson, J., Taheri, B., & Scheuring, F. (2022). Developing esport tourism through fandom experience at in-person events. Tourism Management, 91, 104531. https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/46438/1/1538660_Taheri.pdf

Vegara-Ferri, J. M., Ibáñez-Ortega, D., Carboneros, M., López-Gullón, J. M., & Angosto, S. (2020). Evaluation of the tourist perception of the spectator in an eSport event. Publicaciones, 50(1), 371-384. https://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/15992

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Sport event bid analysis for a global sport

(Australia Are Preparing World Cup Bids for 2030/2034, n.d.)

There are multiple sporting events that go through a bid process these days such as Olympics, FIFA World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup T20 and 50 Over, Commonwealth Games, and other sporting events. There are so many factors when it comes to sport event bid because at times it can get complicated based on stadiums, budget, and other key factors. (Wilson et al., 2009) stated “The benefit of a major sporting event for your country and/or city will give a massive boost of tourism.” When it comes to major sporting events are positives and negatives of being a host nation and/or city but there are six impacts that should be considered before considering hosting a major sporting event they are financial, economic, social, cultural, environment, and infrastructure and if there are any concerns about any of these six impacts then it is probably for the best to not consider being in a bid process for the major event.

Human verification. (n.d.).

The best thing about a sport bid that is gets finalised 8- 12 years before the event will be hosted, so for example the 2032 Olympic Games in Queensland was announced in 2020 giving the opportunity Sporting bids are complicated because there are multiple hurdles that a nation has to go through to even being considered into hosting the major sporting event. Each major sporting committee have minimum requirements for the hosting city to complete and also have requirements of the minimum capacity towards each game of the sporting event. (Hautbois et al., 2012), stated “Major sporting events focus on the ability of relationship marketing events to optimize between various stakeholder groups, and focusing on the tourism being a benefit.”

The First for a Sporting Bid is for the Government to be on the same side because if the Government are 50/50 on hosting a major sporting event, then it can cause an election and a massive debate between the country. The second key element towards the bid is the budget and understanding that the event will cost more than it was initial budgeted for. Walters, G. (2011). Stated “Political support is the number one essential especially in context of mega sport event.” In order to have a successful bid for the right to host a big sporting event then the hosting country or city will need to recruit a management team and create a strategy to see if hosting the event will help the country or city or if it hinders and what impact it has on the future.

(dirrtyfrank, 2018)

From the graph above you can see the last 5 summer Olympic games and the last 5 winter Olympic games and see what the government thought it would cost to host the games to how much they spent on the games. This is an amazing indication that if you are thinking of hosting a major sporting event understand that the cost will be higher than the initial budget.

References

Australia are preparing World Cup bids for 2030/2034. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE5bKUFinVM&ab_channel=OptusSport

dirrtyfrank. (2018, February 26). Olympic Reboot. Nonobviousmarketing. https://nonobviousmarketingobservations.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/olympic-reboot/

Hautbois, C., Parent, M. M., & Séguin, B. (2012). How to win a bid for major sporting events? A stakeholder analysis of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games French bid. Sport Management Review, 15(3), 263–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2012.01.002

Human verification. (n.d.). https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Bidding-for-major-sporting-events%3A-key-issues-and-Walters/9570d6d74e30a68c4c786a9d3540e48a4f2aefa1   ‌

Walters, G. (2011). Bidding for international sport events: how government supports and undermines national governing bodies of sport. Sport in Society, 14(2), 208–222. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2011.546520

Wilson, J. K., Lobmayr, B., & Pomfret, R. (2009). Bidding for Sport Mega-Events. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1566283

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Design innovation of a sports venue

There are different interpretations when it comes to design innovation for a sporting venue because it can looked at as a different shape of the venue like an oval or a square shaped venue, or it can be interpreted as how the field is designed on the outside. (Kellison & Hong, 2015) stated “Sporting organisations adopting new ideas to design of a stadium it gives them an advantage over their competitors.” There are two stadiums that will be discussed that have used design innovation to make their stadium stand out more than their competitors.

 (Architectural Digest Reviews Mercedes-Benz Stadium, “One of the Most Beautifully Designed Stadiums on the Planet,” 2017)

The first stadium that will be discussed is the Mercedes-Benz stadium that was designed for the NFL team Atlanta Falcons. The first part of the design that stands out is the design from the outside which is designed like a Falcon to represent their team’s name so when people walk and drive past the stadium fans and spectators will remember it because it is shaped so unique. The CEO of the Atlanta Falcons said, “Each major design decision was based upon its impact on the fan experience.” The stadium has many factors that makes it an enjoyable experience for the home fans and also the away fans. The stadium offers fans, Technology lounge, View from downtown Atlanta, and 100-yard bar. The stadium is not just built for the Atlanta Falcons but also used for the Atlanta major league soccer franchise and has also been used for the College Football National Championship.

(Behind the HOK Design: Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, n.d.)

The second stadium that is going to be discussed for design Innovation is AAMI Park because it is such a unique stadium that gets used frequently and is different to the other stadiums that is designed compared to the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel stadium. Lv, M., Cai, C., & Pan, J. (2021). Stated “In designing a sporting venue then it mostly needs to be used for multiple sport teams or events throughout the year.” AAMI park is used for four sporting teams between three different codes, Melbourne Storm (Rugby League), Melbourne Rebels (Rugby Union), and Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory (A-League).

(AAMI Park, n.d.)

Cox Director Patrick Ness said, “This unique structure not only reflects an ideal seating bowl, but it also provides a new hybrid structural system of shell, arch and cantilever that has delivered a distinctive addition to Melbourne.” This became the first in Melbourne with a rectangular stadium and paying homage to sporting and entertainment aspect of Melbourne. The dome at AAMI Park is used as LED’s when an event is taking place and gives the fans a guide of where the ground is when the LED’s is displayed.

References

AAMI Park. (n.d.). COX. https://www.coxarchitecture.com.au/project/aami-park/

Architectural Digest Reviews Mercedes-Benz Stadium, “One of the Most Beautifully Designed Stadiums on the Planet.” (2017, August 23). HOK. https://www.hok.com/news/2017-08/architectural-digest-reviews-mercedes-benz-stadium-one-of-the-most-beautifully-designed-stadiums-on-the-planet/   

Behind the HOK Design: Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RwCi6E3Yvc&ab_channel=HOKNetwork   

‌Kellison, T. B., & Hong, S. (2015). The adoption and diffusion of pro-environmental stadium design. European Sport Management Quarterly, 15(2), 249–269. https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2014.995690

Lv, M., Cai, C., & Pan, J. (2021). The latest development and trend development of sports venues research. Frontiers in Sport Research, 3(4), 44-47. https://francis-press.com/uploads/papers/NOLZcfG2UPdr7E4LtTbymPU9Uk3G6DS7Cvow5KrB.pdf

Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (2015, August 25). Architect. https://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/mercedes-benz-stadium-6468#:~:text=Project%20Description&text=Derived%20from%20the%20shape%20of,close%20like%20a%20camera%20aperture.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (n.d.). HOK. https://www.hok.com/projects/view/mercedes-benz-stadium/

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Funding of a major sports venue

In the previous months there has been a debate of funding for a stadium in both the AFL and the NRL. 12 months ago, the AFL announced the 19th team to be placed in Tasmania, however, there has been one talking point when it comes to the new team is who is paying for the stadium and how much will it cost the government and public in Tasmania. (Siegfried & Zimbalist, 2000) stated “local sport venue will give benefits to local fans and residents and give them a worth to their own community.” The media turned the new Tasmania stadium into a massive debate between the labour and liberal government and also the community of Tasmania and the AFL in general and lead to a premier election in which Labor did win.

ABC News

Jacqui Lambie in a media press conference stated, “Small business are just as important, however with this $715 million dollar stadium we risk losing the small business.” The media interpreted that the reason for all of the debate was because of how much the state and government would have to put into the stadium by the AFL. This is where it got messy because the governments were arguing each other on the issue it lost backing of the 19th AFL team in Tasmania not going forward, however now liberal and about government and the AFL have come to an agreement on how much the cost for the stadium and how much the government will need to put in.

(Jacqui Lambie Blasts Proposed AFL Stadium as a “Slap in the Face to Tasmanians,” n.d.)

Leichhardt oval has been part of the NRL since 1934 and moved from north of Sydney to west of Sydney to be the West Tigers home ground from 1980. This year however could be bittersweet for the Tigers fans because they want to upgrade the ground, but in order to get the ground redeveloped the tigers will need to fund it all of it without any backing from the New South Wales government. Swindell, D., & Rosentraub, M. S. (1998). Stated “Funding a stadium for upgrades will give joy to the fans and the club, however it effects everyone else because there is not enough funding for other important assets.”

ABC News.

Former West Tigers player Dene Halatau said on the ABC Sport’s Broadcast said, “It's not modern, it doesn't have all the trimmings, but when a fan comes to Leichhardt, they overlook a lot of the rest of that stuff." The West Tigers wanted $100 Million Dollar upgrade, however, was declined by the New South Wales government because of the government being $180 million dollars in debt. NSW premier Chris Minns stated, “We got to consider the hospital, education and public transport system before any redevelopment on sporting stadiums.” This is making the West Tigers more annoyed because their rivals Penrith Panthers are getting a $309 Million dollar stadium built and this is now making it a double standard.

References

Jacqui Lambie blasts proposed AFL stadium as a “slap in the face to Tasmanians.” (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SgkGXwgB18&ab_channel=SkyNewsAustralia

Lambie demands integrity measures, rethink on Tassie AFL stadium. (2024, March 24). Australian Financial Review. https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/lambie-demands-integrity-measures-rethink-on-tassie-afl-stadium-20240325-p5fexe

Leichhardt Oval – Inner West Council. (n.d.). Www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved May 14, 2024, from https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/parks-sport-and-recreation/sporting-grounds/leichhardt-oval

Liberals give big Hobart stadium idea from ex-Labor premier the boot. (2023, October 18). ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news / 2023-10-18/tas-new-afl-stadium-proposal-rejected-by-state-government/102989688   

‌NSW Premier rules out government funding upgrade to Wests Tigers’ Leichhardt Oval. (2024, March 26). ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/leichhardt-oval-upgrade-ruled-out-by-nsw-premier/103634124

Siegfried, J., & Zimbalist, A. (2000). The Economics of Sports Facilities and Their Communities. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 14(3), 95–114. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.14.3.95

Swindell, D., & Rosentraub, M. S. (1998). Who benefits from the presence of professional sports teams? The implications for public funding of stadiums and arenas. Public Administration Review, 58(1), 11-20. https://login.ezproxy.holmesglen.edu.au/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/who-benefits-presence-professional-sports-teams/docview/197169158/se-2