H20 Esports Campus
What do the Ziggo Dome, the Johan Cruijff Arena and the H20 Esports Campus have in common? The first two are top venues for music and soccer, while the H20 Esports Campus is the hotspot for esports in the Netherlands. We visited this unique gaming campus, and our eyes fell from one surprise to another. From esports hall and the Red Bull Esports Area to Go!Gaming and a retro gaming exhibit, the H20 Esports Campus is the epicenter of gaming and entertainment in the Netherlands. Read on to find out exactly what this campus is all about and what our extensive tour of this massive building was like.
What is the H20 Esports Campus?
The H20 Esports Campus in Purmerend is one of the largest and most advanced esports and gaming centers in Europe. The huge complex of more than 12,000 m² offers everything you could want as a gamer, from high-end gaming spots to a huge arena for esports tournaments. It is not just a place for fans to game; it is a center that brings gaming, esports and entertainment together in a way that is unique in the Netherlands.
Esports Stadium
The heart of the campus is the Esports Stadium, a state-of-the-art arena that can accommodate more than 1,200 spectators. This is where the big events take place, such as the Red Bull Home Ground, an international 5-on-5 Valorant tournament that took place in May 2024. The arena is equipped with cool LED screens and audio systems, making it the perfect venue for big gaming events. It's a place where players, fans and streamers gather to enjoy the action, and the atmosphere is always intense.
GO!GAMING at H20 Esports Campus
Another unique addition to the H20 Esports Campus is the Go!Gaming zone. Here visitors can enjoy a wide range of gaming stations, from the latest games to classic titles. Go!Gaming provides an interactive environment where everyone from casual gamers to hardcore esports fans can test their skills. Whether you come to play or just soak up the atmosphere, Go!Gaming is the ideal place to escape into the world of gaming for a while.
Want to know more about Go!Gaming? Then read our earlier article where we delve deeper into exactly what Go!Gaming has to offer.
VR capabilities
In addition, the H20 Esports Campus also offers VR opportunities. In their VR zone, visitors can immerse themselves in cool virtual reality experiences. Whether it's VR gaming, simulations or even professional training in VR, the H20 offers a platform to discover what the future of gaming has to offer. With VR headsets and a space fully equipped for this technology, visitors can immerse themselves in the virtual world. It is similar to A'DAM VR, although A'DAM VR focuses even more on VR.
What makes the H20 Esports Campus truly special is the combination of the gaming world and community that comes together on a daily basis. It is the ultimate destination for anyone involved in gaming and esports.
Our experience in the H20 Esports Campus
We were invited to take a look at the H20 Esports Campus, and it was immediately clear that this place has everything to offer for the gaming and esports community. Upon reception, our tour began with a stop in the campus' retro space. There, the retro gamers in our party went absolutely wild with what they saw. The room was full of classic consoles, vintage games and an impressive collection of retro gaming gear. We even got a chance to sit behind some of those old consoles ourselves. The highlight was talking to Repair-Bas, the passionate retro gamer who maintained the space. Bas told us all about the valuable retro gear that was there and how he carefully repairs and maintains these items.
After the retro space, it was time to move on to another part of campus, which is all about virtual reality (VR). In this building, you can immerse yourself in the future of gaming with VR experiences and even VR escape rooms.
But then came the moment we had actually come for: the huge esports hall. We were welcomed with the game.co.uk logo standing proudly on the huge stage. And I can't help but say that I was really impressed with the space. It is quite obviously a professional esports arena, complete with a 5-on-5 setting on the stage and a grandstand on the side for fans and supporters. The atmosphere was impressive, and it was easy to imagine how big events could be here.
What makes this campus so special is that everywhere you look, you see something related to gaming. From streaming rooms to huge amounts of gaming PCs, the building is full of technology and options for every gamer. Clearly, the H20 Esports Campus is not just a place for events, but a complete hub for the gaming community.