World Bar Flair Championship heads to the HyperX Arena

Allied Esports has announced that the World Bar Flair Championship 2025 will return to the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas, US.

The competition spotlights flair bartending, a blend of bottle-spinning showmanship and cocktail making.

Take place on November 4th, nearly 50 bartenders from across the globe will compete for the lion’s share of a $25,000 (~£18,750) prize pool.

According to the official webpage, the 2025 championship will be the third edition of the tournament, and is the culmination of the World Flair Association’s Grand Slam 2025 season.

Mark Green, COO of Allied Esports and Allied Gaming & Entertainment, said: “HyperX Arena was built for moments like this. We’re proud to celebrate this community and provide a world-class platform for the best flair bartenders to showcase their passion and craft.”

The championship is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and the final showdown running from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Attendees can reserve a spot through the dedicated webpage on Eventbrite.

The HyperX Arena is a 30,000 square foot venue that holds international esports events and competitions hosted by leagues, creators and other brands. It features over 160 PC and console stations, a broadcast centre, and a 50-foot LED video wall.

This year has seen several esports events held at the arena, including tournaments for 2XKO, Rematch and Marvel Rivals in celebration of World Esports Day. On October 4th, the venue hosted an SNK World Championship qualifier for Fatal Fury: City of Wolves and Samurai Showdown through Vegas Climax.

In 2025, it announced that the first in-person finals of the World Mahjong Tour would take place to the HyperX Arena, where players would compete for the lion’s share of a $100,000 (~£78,500) prize pool. Last year, the arena held the Microsoft Excel World Championship, a $60,000 (~£47,480) prize pool tournament spotlighting the commonly used office spreadsheet software.