Academy: arena zoning and throughput

Throughput = players per hour × average ticket. Poor zoning creates bottlenecks at briefing, staging and debrief — even with good equipment.

1. Briefing zone — 1 m² per player, AV for rules video.
2. Staging / armory — parallel lanes for 6–8 kits each.
3. Play field — min. 25–35 m² per active player for indoor; cover and sightlines matter.
4. Debrief / party room — upsell cake, merch, second round.
5. Mark one-way flow; separate walk-in from booked parties if possible.

• Single narrow corridor for both entry and exit during games.
• Over-scenario complexity before staff can run basic team deathmatch.
• No storage for 20+ vests within arm reach of marshals.

• Open an arena guide
• FEC case study