Velocity Esports To Open Its First Illinois Location At Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall

Next level gaming company Velocity Esports (Velocity) announces that they will open its first Illinois location on Saturday, March 23rd. The newest entertainment experience, arcade, and esports lounge will be located in Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall (5 Woodfield Mall, E108, Schaumburg, IL 60173), located 30 minutes northwest of Chicago. To celebrate the opening, Velocity is giving the first customer through the door on Saturday, March 23rd a $500 game card and the following 100 customers will receive 1-hour game cards.

With the motto of “Next Level Gaming, Next Level Fun” and a mission to deliver “Great Games, Great Food, Great Community, Great Memories,” Velocity features a vast selection of arcade games and prizes, a premier esports lounge with more than 100 titles for PC and console gaming, and a billiards lounge complete with comfortable seating – all in a dynamic, inclusive atmosphere for social gaming. Guests can also try their skill at Velocity’s redemption games and use tickets to select from hundreds of fun prizes in the Velocity prize shop.

“As someone who grew up in Chicago and has lived here most of my life, I couldn’t be more thrilled that we are entering the Chicago market, offering a new and unique gaming experience at Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall,” said Leonard Wanger, President of Velocity in a statement. “We are excited to introduce a cutting-edge entertainment experience that appeals to all ages, with the newest arcade game titles, as well as a state-of-the-art esports lounge for the active Chicago gaming community, and the growing world of esports gaming and tournaments that millennials and Gen Z actively participate in,” Wanger continued. “Whether it is arcade games, casual esports play or tournaments, billiards, delicious food or craft beverages, Velocity has something for everyone. Our venue will also be a great choice for companies looking for a unique experience for corporate and team building events, as well as other parties such as birthdays and holiday events.”

In addition to gaming and esports, Velocity includes an arcade bar and eatery. Velocity’s menu is filled with fresh takes on American and Mexican classics, complemented by a full bar menu including craft cocktails and spirit free drinks.

Just 30 miles northwest of Chicago, Woodfield Mall has nearly 300 stores and 2 million square feet of retail and specialty shops, restaurants, and family-friendly amenities.

Before opening this third location in Schaumburg, Velocity opened their first location in the Cincinnati / Newport, Kentucky market, emerging a new concept in that area, and their second in Las Vegas, transforming a 36,870 square feet space at Town Square Las Vegas into a gamer’s paradise.

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