Kai Cenat rescheduled event brings hundreds to State Farm Arena
Hundreds swarm State Farm Arena for streamer event
Hundreds of people gathered outside State Farm Arena before 11 a.m. for Kai Cenat's Streamer University event. The event was previously canceled and several arrests were made after crowds became unruly at another location.
ATLANTA - Hundreds of people gathered outside State Farm Arena on Wednesday morning as fans awaited the start of internet personality Kai Cenat's Streamer University event.
What we know:
An update posted to Cenat's Instagram account identified State Farm Arena as the final location for the event, which was rescheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday. The event, which is labeled as an in-person application for the university, is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Shortly before 11 a.m., a very large crowd could be seen lined up outside the downtown Atlanta venue.
The crowd was so large that Cenat posted another message on Instagram, asking those in attendance to "back off the glass and form a line."
Shortly before 11:30 a.m., multiple police officers were seen arriving at State Farm Arena to assist with crowd control.
Event moved after previous crowd concerns
The backstory:
The gathering comes after changes were made to the event's plans following concerns about crowd size and logistics.
Earlier this week, hundreds of fans showed up at locations associated with Streamer University after details circulated online, prompting concerns about overcrowding and public safety.
Atlanta police said three people were arrested June 15 near Hank Aaron Drive and Georgia Avenue on charges including obstruction, simple assault and disorderly conduct. The following day, officers responding to another large gathering and arrested four more people on charges including obstruction, disorderly conduct, simple battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of a controlled substance and concealing one's identity with a mask.
The event was then moved to State Farm Arena, a venue better equipped to handle large crowds and security needs.
Kai Cenats official announcement over cancelation of Atlanta's in person application event for Streamer University 2026.
Who is Kai Cenat?
The backstory:
Cenat is one of the most popular online content creators in the world, boasting millions of followers across Twitch, YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms.
The 24-year-old streamer rose to prominence through comedy videos, celebrity interviews, gaming streams and high-profile collaborations with athletes, musicians and entertainers. He has repeatedly broken viewership records on Twitch and is considered one of the most influential figures in online streaming.
Streamer University is designed as an interactive event for aspiring content creators, offering opportunities to learn about streaming, content creation and building an online audience.