Welcome to the Arizona Esports Arena
Welcome to the campus destination for anyone who loves video games. Whether you are after casual gaming, hanging out with friends, or competitive esports, the Arizona Esports Arena has it all. Play where the Arizona Esports teams practice! We offer a pay-per-hour
option for ANYONE to game on our state of the art PCs. Want to run an event? We do that too.
The Arizona Esports Arena is your place to be for all things gaming!
Visit us on the lowest level of the SUMC in Rm 138.
Contact the Arizona Esports Arena at SU-EsportsArena@email.arizona.edu.
Contact us at phone number (520) 621-1450.
Join our Esports Arena Discord.
Follow us on Twitch to see live broadcasts!
Hours Of Operation
We will resume normal hours on 3/13.
Enjoy the break, see you then!
REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION
11am - 9pm Monday - Friday
1pm - 8pm Weekends
Closed on university recognized holidays
Gaming Rates
Varsity Esports
The University of Arizona is proud to have launched the Arizona Esports program! This program includes academic courses that are available now! They also have varsity esports teams for a variety of different games. Interested in taking a class or trying out for a team? Find more information at esports.arizona.edu.
Rules
All customers at the Arizona Esports Arena will be required to read, understand, and sign our user agreement form the first time they create an account with us. A copy of that agreement can be found below. We will have copies available to sign in person but feel free to read and fill out the form ahead of time!
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700f
Graphics card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060
*20% of our systems have RTX 3070s and are "competition" machines
Memory: 16 GB running at 3200 MHz
Monitor: ViewSonic XG2705 144hz
Keyboard: Viper Gaming V770 RGB Mechanical
Mouse: Viper Gaming V570 Blackout
Headphones: Currently Unavailable
Running on Windows 10
*Gamers are encouraged to bring their own peripherals if they choose!
The games listed below are pre-downloaded on every system. Customers may choose to use some of their time to download and install other games they own
PC Preinstalled
Aim Lab | Apex Legends | Battlefield 2042* | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2* |
Call of Duty: Warzone | Call of Duty: Vanguard* | CS:GO | Destiny 2 |
Dota 2 | Fortnite | Halo: Infinite | Hearthstone |
League of Legends† | Lost Ark | Overwatch 2 | Rainbow 6: Siege* |
Rocket League | Splitgate | Valorant |
*: Indicates that we have premade accounts available for these games that customers do not have to pay for.
†: With Campus League Unlocked.
Playstation Games
Battlefield 1 | Call of Duty: Vanguard | Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | Call of Duty: WWII |
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | Dragon Ball FighterZ | FIFA 17 | FIFA 23 |
Mortal Kombat XL | NBA 2K17 | NBA 2K19 | NBA 2K23 |
Overwatch Origins Edition | Rocket League | Spider-Man | Tekken 7 |
EA Sports FC 24 | NBA 2K24 | Helldivers 2 |
* Playstation Plus is available!
Xbox Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII | FIFA 18 | FIFA 19 | Forza Horizon 3 |
Gears of War 4 | Halo: The Master Chief | Injustice 2 | Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 |
Madden NFL 17 | Madden NFL 23 | Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite | NBA 2K18 |
Star Wars Battlefront II | Madden NFL 24 |
Nintendo Switch Games
ARMS | Kirby Star Allies | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Mario Golf: Super Rush |
Mario Party Superstars | Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle | Mario Strikers: Battle League | Mario Tennis Aces |
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Nintendo Switch Sports | Super Mario Party | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom |
* Nintendo Switch Online is available!
Date | Type | Name | Game | Winner | Pictures | Stream |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15/2023 | Tournament | Arizona Esports Arena Valorant Tournament Spring 2023 | Valorant | Chimera Red | N/A | |
4/3/2023-4/7/2023 | Event/Leaderboard | Student Appreciation Week Spring 2023 | League of Legends, Apex Legends, Valorant, Fortnite and Open Play | TedKetcham Ceruaegean Bdub1604 Taeyama NetherDragon ellagren ameya1310 |
N/A | |
12/03/2022 | Tournament | Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge 2022 | Microsoft Excel | -Teams Competition: The Ohio State University -Individuals Competition: Isaac Lee |
Photos | Stream |
9/10/2022 | Tournament | Dorm League Fall 2022 | Valorant | Washed | N/A | |
8/26/2022 | Event | Back to School Launch Party Fall 2022 | Fall Guys, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and Open Play | N/A | Photos | |
4/13/2022 | Event | Microsoft DRC Open House | Open Play | N/A | Photos | |
4/9/2022 | Tournament | Coca-Cola Open Spring 2022 | League of Legends ARAM | Flash on F
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Photos | |
2/6/2022 | Tournament | Dorm League Fall 2021 | Rocket League | KBM Masters
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N/A |
[Coming Soon]
The Arizona Esports Arena is the perfect place for gaming related events! It is also great for clubs to do meetings or gatherings! Please contact our Event Planning Office using the links below for pricing, availability, and reservations.
Guidelines
Event Request Form
We ask for a minimum of 2 weeks' notice from the date of the event. Reservations are subject to availability. Please mention that you are requesting the Esports Arena in the comments of the form.
Look no further than the student run esports club! You will find a welcoming community full of people who love all things gaming and esports. They also run events throughout the year with fun competitions and giveaways. Connect with them here.
FAQ:
Is the Esports Arena only used for competitions?
No. The Esports Arena is open to all students and the general public for all kinds of gaming, casual or competitive.
Do I have to own any of the games to play them at the Esports Arena?
No, the Esports Arena has accounts for select game titles. A full list is available on this webpage. For most esports titles you can create and account and play for free! If you do own games we do not have installed, you are more than welcome to download and play them.
Do we have varsity teams for esports?
Yes, we do. The University Arizona has 4 varsity teams. More information on this can be found at https://esports.arizona.edu
Can I play for free?
Typically, no. This is a pay-per-hour service that provides a hassle-free gaming experience. Occasionally, we will host events that are free to sign up and participate in. Additionally, we have limited lounging space that you can relax in for free.
Do you offer military discount?
Unfortunately, we do not offer military discount.
What happens with the hours I paid If I didn't use them? Can I get a refund?
Hours that are not used are banked into your account. The next time you come in, let staff know that you still have time, you will be seated right away and can continue gaming. Monetary refunds are not provided, issues are resolved by fixing time.
Can I bring food to the Esports Arena?
No, meals in the Esports Arena are prohibited. Snacks are okay in the lounging area, but food is never allowed at a gaming station. Drinks need to be in a sealed cup and will always be kept in the left side of the desks.
Can I bring my own console?
The only console you are allowed to bring and dock into our gaming stations is the Nintendo Switch. However, you will still be charged the hourly rate for the station.
Can I bring my own equipment (peripherals)?
Yes! Students who prefer to use their own peripherals are encouraged to bring their own.
Can I bring my own games?
Yes! You can bring your own games for consoles and download games you already own into the computers. You will still be charged the hourly rate for the stations.
What kind of equipment (peripherals) do you have for people to use?
Peripherals that students can check out include keyboards, mice, mousepads, PS5 and PS4 controllers, XBOX Controllers, and various Nintendo Switch peripherals. We currently do not have any headsets for customers to use.
What consoles do you have?
We have 1 PlayStation 5, 1 XBOX Series X and 2 Nintendo Switches.
Can I bring my own laptop/console and play in the arena for free?
No. Since we are a pay-per-hour service, students or general public are not allowed to bring their own consoles and laptops to play games in the space during normal operating hours. Exceptions may be made for events.
Do you have job openings?
All job openings are posted via Handshake at https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/employers/154624
Do you host any tournaments or events?
We do! To keep up with events in the arena feel free to look at our calendar or discord.
Can I rent the space? Can I host my own tournament? Do you have reservations?
Yes, we have renting options for private events in which you can decide to use the space how you would like. Pricing will be decided based on the scope of the event, and the event reservation form is linked on our website.
Do you have a twitch channel?
We do! Feel free to follow and subscribe to the University of Arizona's twitch to keep up with all the events we have in the space! https://www.twitch.tv/universityofarizona
Can I stream from the arena?
Unfortunately, at this time we do not have a streaming booth or station setup for general use. This is something that is planned for the future.
Is there an age limit/restriction?
No. People of all ages are welcome. If you are under 18, you will need a parent, guardian, or chaperone to sign our User Agreement Form.
What happens if I am disabled? Can I use the arena?
Yes! Our Arena is ADA and DRC compliant! We also have specific accessibility controllers and joysticks available upon request.