<span class="captionFull">The crew of Belong Gaming Arena poses in the new location in Space 173 of The Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg. <span class="credit">John Starks | Staff Photographer</span></span> <br> <span class="captionFull">Belong Gaming Arena in Space 173 of The Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg is preparing to open soon. <span class="credit">John Starks | Staff Photographer</span></span> <br> <span class="captionFull">Belong Gaming Arena on the upper level of The Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, around the corner from Dick's Sporting Goods, is preparing to open soon. <span class="credit">John Starks | Staff Photographer</span></span> <br>The Belong Gaming Arena at Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, the newest location in the British-launched chain's U.S. expansion, is preparing for a soft opening as soon as it passes a final village inspection.<br>The 6,190-square-foot arena equipped with 64 gaming stations is located in Space 173, above the entrance to the Laugh Out Loud Improv Comedy Company.<br>Not to be confused with a video gambling facility, Belong Gaming locations are gathering places for esports players who can compete against one another using the venue's computers and gaming consoles.<br>Players are charged through debit cards issued by the business rather than with coins or other currency.<br>The company operates 27 sites in the United Kingdom and Schaumburg's is the fifth location to open in the U.S. since August, officials said.<br>Other U.S. venues are in the Houston, Dallas, Nashville and Columbus, Ohio areas.<br>Each location has its own competitive squad, such as the Pearland Archers, Grapevine Guards and Franklin Phantoms.<br>Streets of Woodfield will host the Schaumburg Foxes.<br>Rishika Mahtani, director of shopping center marketing for Streets of Woodfield, said Belong Gaming will be a welcome new draw to the area.<br>"We absolutely love the benefit Belong Gaming will bring," Mahtani said. "Gaming is so popular right now. It'll be a great addition to our tenant base."<br>The business expected to begin operating Friday but still had to complete a final inspection, village officials said.<br>Once open, operating hours will be 1 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday.<br><br><a href="https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220121/belong-gaming-arena-soon-to-open-at-streets-of-woodfield">source</a>
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