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Marcus Fenn
Founder & Head of Esports
Former Valorant team manager who swapped the LAN circuit for building Shoreditch's friendliest arena.
Shoreditch · London · EC2A
Where London Comes to Compete
A futuristic esports lounge on Rivington Street with 240Hz battlestations, VR bays and a soundproofed tournament room — walk-ins welcome seven days a week.
About the Arena
Built by players, for players
Crystal Gaming Arena opened its doors in a converted print works just off Old Street in 2019. Today it's a 4,000 sq ft playground packed with tournament-grade PCs, console pods and full-body VR — run by a team that streams, casts and competes in the London circuit. Whether you're grinding ranked, hosting a birthday raid or scrimming with your five-stack, the doors are open until late.
48
240Hz Battlestations
6
Full-Body VR Bays
120+
Tournaments Hosted
7
Days a Week
Meet the crew
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Priya Nair
Events & Tournaments Lead
Runs the Tuesday Rocket League ladder and every weekend bracket. Ask her about custom brackets.
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Dominik Vega
Systems & VR Technician
Keeps 48 rigs at a locked 240Hz and calibrates the VR bays before every session.
What's Inside
Everything a session needs
From the moment you badge in, the hardware, comfort and support are dialled in so you can just play.
240Hz Battlestations
RTX 4080 rigs on 27" 240Hz panels with mechanical keyboards and swappable pro mice — zero setup required.
Full-Body VR Bays
Six padded 3m×3m bays with wireless headsets for Beat Saber, Elite Dangerous and co-op escape rooms.
Console Lounge
PS5 and Series X pods on 4K 120Hz screens with bean-bag seating — perfect for FIFA nights and party play.
Private Tournament Room
A soundproofed 10-seat room with a caster desk and stream overlay for brackets, scrims and LAN finals.
Coaching & Analysis
Book a ranked coach for Valorant, League or CS2 — VOD review, aim routines and rank-up plans included.
Fuel Bar & Snacks
Barista coffee, energy drinks and stone-baked pizza slices delivered straight to your station.
Inside the Arena
A look around Rivington Street
Neon-lit battlestations, VR bays and the caster desk — scroll through the floor.
Player Reviews
Loved by London's gamers
Over 900 five-star sessions logged since we opened the doors.
“Booked the tournament room for our uni Valorant final and it ran flawlessly. The caster desk and stream overlay made it feel like a proper LAN event.”
“The VR bays are the real deal — proper 3-metre space and zero cable snag. My kids did an hour of Beat Saber and didn't want to leave.”
“Two ranked coaching sessions for CS2 and I climbed from Silver to Gold Nova. Dom sorted my sensitivity and the VOD reviews were spot on.”
“Walked in on a rainy Sunday, got a 240Hz station within five minutes and stayed four hours. Fuel bar pizza is dangerously good.”
Passes & Rates
Simple rates, no membership fees
Pay by the hour or grab a day pass — student discounts available on weekdays before 5pm.
Casual Hour
£6per hour
Perfect for a quick ranked grind or trying the arena for the first time.
- Any available 240Hz station
- Peripherals & headset included
- Access to the fuel bar
- Walk-in, no booking needed
Most Popular
Day Pass
£28per day
Unlimited hours from open to close — the best value for a full session.
- Unlimited play, open to close
- Priority station selection
- One VR bay session (30 min)
- Free hot drink on arrival
Squad Room
£90per 3 hours
Book the private tournament room for your five-stack, party or scrim block.
- Soundproofed 10-seat room
- Caster desk & stream overlay
- Dedicated event host
- Pizza platter included
Get in Touch
Drop by or book ahead
Questions about tournaments, coaching or a private booking? Send us a message and the team will reply the same day.
- Phone
- +44 20 7220 2457
- [email protected]
- Address
- 56 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3QN
Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday12:00 – 23:00
- Friday12:00 – 01:00
- Saturday10:00 – 01:00
- Sunday10:00 – 22:00