In 2024, Fort Worth, Texas, was the epicenter of professional esports. Over two consecutive weekends, the city’s Dickies Arena hosted the Fortnite World Championships followed by the Rocket League World Championships. Combined, the events drew participants from nearly every state and several countries from around the world. In this session, hear from the event’s organizers, BLAST, as well as representatives of the city as to what they expected from the event and what they experienced. You’ll also get the unique perspective of an esports fan and his father who traveled from out-of-state to attend the event.