Scott Ventresca Sales Director, Destination Toronto [email protected] Partner with Destination Toronto to tap into local esports expertise, attract global gaming audiences and deliver world-class events that leave a lasting impression. 4 State-of-the-art venues Toronto delivers high-tech venues for events of any scale: • Scotiabank Arena: 19,800 seats for major tournaments, such as League of Legends North America championships 2016. • Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place: 1 million sq. . ., ideal for massive productions. • Metro Toronto Convention Centre: 700,000 sq. . . of fl exible event space. • Mattamy Athletic Centre: 2,994-seat arena for competitive gaming. • Sheraton Centre Toronto: proven host of GOML Forever. • Red Bull Gaming Hub at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), the Red Bull Gaming Studio and the Bell Gaming Centre: high-tech facilities for immersive experiences. 5 Where partnerships thrive From tech giants to startups, thought leaders and grassroots communities, the city off ers a robust ecosystem that elevates esports events through collaboration, strategic planning and rapid execution. 6 Diversity is its superpower As North America’s fourth-largest city, with over half its residents born outside Canada, Toronto thrives on global perspectives that fuel creativity, authenticity and innovation. Inclusive communities, vibrant neighbourhoods, a gaming-savvy volunteer base and an engaged fan community ensure every event is embraced and elevated. CONTACT VALORANT Masters VALORANT Masters: An esports game-changer From June 7–22, 2025, Riot Games transformed the Enercare Centre into a custom-built esports environment for VALORANT Masters. Twelve elite global teams competed in the month-long event for a $1-million prize pool, drawing 4,500 in-person attendees and hundreds of thousands online. Riot’s immersive setup—matches, fan fest and sponsor activations—occupied 125,000 sq. . ., marking the fi rst VALORANT event in a non-arena venue. Enercare’s very high, load-bearing ceilings and reliable live streaming bandwidth were crucial to the event’s success, while off -site watch parties, panel discussions and a donation of gaming equipment to local charities showcased deep community engagement. ADRENALINMAG.CA 23 FALL 2025 | ADRENALIN
