Media Advisory: Esports Lounge Ribbon Cutting at Arlington Mill
Published on February 04, 2026
ARLINGTON, VA - A new Esports Gaming Lounge designed for Arlington teens is officially opening at Arlington Mill Community Center (AMCC). Arlington County Parks & Recreation will host a ribbon cutting, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., celebrating the launch of this new teen-focused space. Invited community partners and members of the media are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting.
The Esports Gaming Lounge is a dynamic, purpose-built environment that blends gaming, creativity, and community, with state-of-the art gaming equipment and capabilities and PlayStation 5 consoles. This new interactive, multi-use space includes a dedicated recording and podcast studio, in addition to the Esports Gaming Lounge.
Intentionally designed to feel welcoming, modern, and forward-looking, the lounge offers teens a place to connect with peers, explore new interests, and build a sense of belonging outside of school hours. The ribbon cutting marks the official opening of the Esports Gaming Lounge and celebrates a new chapter in teen-focused programming for Arlington County.
WHAT: Esports Lounge Ribbon Cutting
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S Dinwiddie St).
When you arrive, please proceed to the second floor across from the elevators.
How to Get There: The site is accessible by transit, bike, and driving.
- Bus: ART 41, 45, 75; Metrobus A40, A49, F44
- Parking in the parking garage is free for the first four hours; Directions to Parking Garage.
- Capital Bikeshare stations available at Columbia Pike & S Dinwiddie S