KCX 3

This extraordinary esports spectacle shook the walls of Europe’s largest arena during its third edition

A one-of-a-kind event in France took place on Saturday, September 16, at Plenitude Arena : KCX 3 Karmine Corp vs. The World.

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An Unprecedented Show

A first for Plenitude Arena, the event brought together nearly 30,000 spectators in an atmosphere unlike anything seen before. Ahead of the show, Karmine Corp’s ultras gathered near the venue so they could arrive together. Supporters’ chants, flares, team jerseys—nothing distinguished this event from a traditional sporting fixture. Once inside Plenitude Arena, Karmine’s supporters, known as the Blue Wall, created an incredible atmosphere, carrying the entire crowd along with them.

Featuring a central stage, pyrotechnic effects, and spectacular lighting, Karmine Corp pulled out all the stops for this third edition. Over the course of six hours of live entertainment, Kameto delighted the KC community with exceptional show matches, major announcements, competitions across four different games, and, of course, the presence of Karmine Corp’s biggest stars on stage.

KCX 3 by the Numbers

For its previous edition, KCX attracted 12,000 spectators at Accor Arena. For KCX 3, that figure rose dramatically, with 30,000 fans gathering at Plenitude Arena.

The event’s impact extended far beyond the venue itself. On Twitch, KCX 3 generated more than 7.5 hours of live broadcasting, averaging over 117,000 viewers and reaching a peak audience of more than 137,000 concurrent viewers on Kameto’s channel.

Major Announcements

The timing of the event was perfect for delivering exciting news to Karmine Corp fans. One particular statement from Kameto sent shockwaves through the community :

We’ve never been closer to joining the LEC, my friends !

But that was far from the only announcement.

Starting in 2024, Karmine Corp would benefit from its own entertainment arena to host matches and public events. The club planned to move into the Arènes de l’Agora in Évry, located in the Essonne department. The venue can accommodate up to 3,000 spectators and would allow the organization to host up to 25 events per year.

Karmine Corp also unveiled the Blue Stars initiative: tournaments exclusively open to players under the age of 17, launching in 2024 with the goal of discovering and nurturing the next generation of esports talent.

Plenitude Arena : A Venue for Concerts, Sports, and Esports

Plenitude Arena is the home stadium of Racing 92, the rugby club from the Hauts-de-Seine region that competes in France’s TOP 14 championship. It is also a venue renowned for hosting concerts by both emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.

Beyond sports and music, the arena has demonstrated its ability to host entirely different types of events and deliver experiences on a whole new scale.

For its first esports event, Plenitude Arena proved itself perfectly suited to this format, thanks in particular to its infrastructure. The venue features the world’s largest interactive projection screen, covering 1,400 square meters the equivalent of seven tennis courts, ensuring that spectators never miss any of the action on stage. Two additional side screens complement the massive projection wall to provide optimal visibility throughout the arena.

Looking Back in Pictures

To relive the incredible atmosphere inside Plenitude Arena during KCX 3, take a look back at some of the event’s most memorable moments through these photos: