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Burbank

Burbank is a city in the United States whose esports relevance is tied to its media-production studios and the former Blizzard Arena broadcast venue.

An elevated view of Burbank in the San Fernando Valley, taken from the Verdugo Hills.
An elevated view of Burbank in the San Fernando Valley, taken from the Verdugo Hills. · Burbank.jpg · RogerHam · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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Updated September 27, 2026

Market snapshot

Population

105,833

Population figure published by the City of Burbank.

Media economy

1,000+ media companies

City profile count includes film, television, animation, technology and gaming companies.

Local policy

A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.

Topic

Media and production permitting

Current position

The City of Burbank promotes Film Burbank and a local film-permit process for productions.[4]

Commercial implication

Esports broadcasts, commercials and studio productions should confirm the relevant permit, facility and production-service requirements.

Verified Sep 11, 2026

Topic

Legacy esports venue

Current position

Blizzard Entertainment's former Blizzard Arena Los Angeles was established in Burbank, but it is not presented as a current operating arena.[5]

Commercial implication

Historical venue relevance should not be treated as current capacity; event plans require separate venue verification.

Verified Sep 11, 2026

Market ecosystem

Media and production

Burbank's strongest verified commercial asset is its dense studio and media-services base.

Burbank Media District[3]

Historical esports infrastructure

Blizzard Arena links Burbank to league esports venue and broadcast operations.

Blizzard Arena

Events and competition

References29
  1. [1]About Burbank — City of Burbank
  2. [2]Burbank.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
  3. [3]Burbank Facts — City of Burbank
  4. [4]Film Burbank — City of Burbank
  5. [5]Presenting Blizzard Arena Los Angeles — Blizzard Entertainment
  6. [6]ESL Pro League Season 10 - Americas — Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki
  7. [7]ESL Pro League Season 10 Americas overview — HLTV.org
  8. [8]ESL Pro League Season 10 groups revealed — ESL
  9. [9]Team Singularity to replace Complexity in S10 Round 2 — ESL
  10. [10]ESL and Intel Announce $1 Million Intel Grand Slam at E3, Ink Landmark Technology Deal — ESL FACEIT Group
  11. [11]Betway renews with ESL — Betway
  12. [12]ESL extends long-term partnership with paysafecard — ESL
  13. [13]ESL announces MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL as official global beverage partner — ESL FACEIT Group
  14. [14]MSI extends EPL partnership for three more seasons — ESL
  15. [15]ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 - Finals — Liquipedia
  16. [16]ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 Finals in Los Angeles! — ESL FACEIT Group
  17. [17]ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 Finals overview — HLTV.org
  18. [18]ESL ESEA Pro League S2 teams list — HLTV.org
  19. [19]ESL ESEA Pro League finals group draw — HLTV.org
  20. [20]fnatic triumph at EEPL S2 Finals — HLTV.org
  21. [21]ESL Pro League Season 9 - Americas — Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki
  22. [22]Announcing the Pro League Season 9 Groups — ESL
  23. [23]ESL Pro League Season 9 Americas overview — HLTV.org
  24. [24]Welcome, paysafecard, as ESL's global strategic brand partner! — ESL
  25. [25]Intel Extreme Masters Season XII — Oakland — Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki
  26. [26]Intel Extreme Masters Returns to Oakland With $300,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Competition — ESL FACEIT Group
  27. [27]IEM Oakland viewer's guide — HLTV.org
  28. [28]IEM Oakland 2017 overview — HLTV.org
  29. [29]IEM v2019 logo.svg — ESL, via Wikimedia Commons

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