The arena aims to boost UNF enrollment and engage students in STEM fields through esports. The proposal has drawn criticism from some city council members due to potential budget concerns.

$7,980,286 from last year’s city budget was not spent ... The $3 million will help build a brand-new E-sports arena within the school’s Student Union. Typically outfitted with professional ...

UNF’s esports arena will help us build a next-generation workforce and position Jacksonville as a leader in the fastest growing sports genre nationally and globally.” City officials say ...

Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons won the Esports World Cup Club Championship, earning a $7 million prize at Boulevard Riyadh City. Read More ... The SEF Arena will host the grand finals of StarCraft ...

said in a post on X that city faces "projected massive deficits over the next four years" and Deegan wants to spend $3 million on an esports arena. "Really hope an Esports Arena can pick up trash ...