May 8, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release
LOS ANGELES, California – LAFC and BMO Stadium today announced the opening of Level Up by Bandai Namco, a new entertainment and arcade destination within The Fields LA at BMO Stadium. Level Up opens at 5:30 p.m. PT on May 11, just before LAFC takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 7:30 p.m. PT.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bandai Namco Group to the Black & Gold family,” said LAFC Co-President & Chief Business Officer, Larry Freedman. “Bandai Namco is renowned for their iconic video games, characters and toys, so we look forward joining forces to create this unique and interactive space at BMO Stadium for our fans.”
As part of a three-year exclusive agreement, Bandai Namco Group, a global entertainment company with beloved brands in video games and toys, becomes the Official Video Game Publisher and Official Toy and Collectible Partner of LAFC.
“We are truly excited to stand shoulder to shoulder alongside LAFC fans to support the club in bringing the indomitable Black & Gold Spirit wherever they go,” said Kotaro Hama, President and CEO of Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America Inc. “As a company that strives to connect with the world and embraces the community and diverse culture of Los Angeles, we are also excited to be a part of the LAFC mission of ‘uniting the world’s city through the world’s game,’ which aligns with our own company vision of ‘Fun for All into the Future.'”
Located on the second level of The Fields LA, Level Up is an interactive gaming space featuring an assortment of PAC-MAN arcade cabinets and amusement games such as PAC-MAN Battle Royale Championship Deluxe, PAC-MAN Roller, PAC-MAN Power Pellets, PAC-MAN Pixel Bash and more. Other experiences include Gashapon machines featuring a variety of collectible toys. For the grand opening and PAC-MAN’s birthday celebration, Level Up by Bandai Namco is giving LAFC fans a treat with playable stations featuring the just-released video game PAC-MAN MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE: CHOMP CHAMPS, a multiplayer PAC-MAN experience across 64 colorful mazes, where players try to be the last PAC standing. Soccer games such as World Football Pro and Superkixx Pro will be added at a future date, among other options.
Featuring a full-service bar, guests can also purchase food from The Fields LA food hall and bring their selections upstairs to Level Up. The food hall features selections from some of L.A.’s most popular eateries including…
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