Arizona Esports Arena
Located on the lowest level of the SUMC in Rm 138.
Welcome to the ultimate campus destination for video game enthusiasts! Whether you're into casual gaming, hanging out with friends, or diving into competitive esports, the Arizona Esports Arena has it all. With state-of-the-art PCs and convenient hourly or membership options, anyone can jump in and enjoy the action. Planning an event? We handle that too! The Arizona Esports Arena is your go-to hub for all things gaming.
Ready to Play?
Visit the Arizona Esports Arena in the lower level of the SUMC, Room 138. Connect with us via email at SU-EsportsArena@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-1450. Join our Discord community and follow us on Twitch for live broadcasts!
Before your first session, all customers are required to review and sign our user agreement form. You may submit the user agreement online in advance or download and submit a printed copy in person.
Gaming Rates
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 11am - 9pm
Weekends: 1pm - 8pm
Closed on university recognized holidays.
Available Games
The games listed below are pre-installed on our systems for your convenience. If you'd like to explore other titles, you can download and install games you already own, giving you the flexibility to enjoy your favorites during your session.
Aimlabs | 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 |
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*: Premade accounts are available upon request
†: With Campus League Unlocked
Battlefield 1 | Call of Duty: Vanguard | Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | Call of Duty: WWII |
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | Dragon Ball FighterZ | EA Sports FC 24 | FIFA 17 |
FIFA 23 | Helldivers 2 | Mortal Kombat XL | NBA 2K17 |
NBA 2K19 | NBA 2K23 | NBA 2K24 | Overwatch Origins Edition |
Rocket League | Spider-Man | Tekken 7 |
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*: PlayStation Plus is available
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 | Madden NFL 24 | Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite |
NBA 2K18 | Star Wars Battlefront II |
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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 |
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*: Nintendo Switch Online is available
Looking to Get Involved?
Look no further than the student run UArizona Wildcat Gaming 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 UArizona Wildcat Gaming Club
Event Reservation
The Arizona Esports Arena is an ideal venue for gaming-related events, as well as club meetings and gatherings. If you're interested in booking the space, please email the Arizona Esports Arena for availability and booking information. We require a minimum of 2 weeks' notice before your event, and reservations are subject to availability.
Current Events Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
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 27" XG2705 144hz
Keyboard: Viper Gaming V770 RGB Mechanical
Mouse: Viper Gaming V570 Blackout
Headphones: Viper Gaming Headset
Running on Windows 10
Gamers are encouraged to bring their own peripherals if they choose!
We have 1 PlayStation 5, 1 Xbox Series X and 2 Nintendo Switch.
No, the Esports Arena is open to all students and the general public for all kinds of gaming, casual or competitive.
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 an account and play for free! If you own games we don’t have installed, you are welcome to download and play them.
Unfortunately, we do not. If you’re interested in competitive teams, you can visit the UArizona Wildcat Gaming Club information here.
No, since we are an hourly and membership service, personal consoles are not allowed during normal hours. However, we occasionally host free events, and there is free lounging space for relaxing, although not for gaming.
The only console you may bring is a Nintendo Switch to dock into our stations, but the hourly rate still applies.
Yes, you can bring your own peripherals or download your own games on our PCs.
Unfortunately, we do not offer military discounts.
Unused hours are banked into your account for future use. 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.
Meals are prohibited, but snacks are allowed in the lounging area. Drinks in sealed cups are permitted at the gaming stations, but must be kept on the left side of the desk.
All job openings are posted on Handshake.
Yes, we host tournaments and events regularly. Check our calendar or Discord for updates.
Yes, you can rent the space for private events. Pricing is based on the scope of the event. Please email the Arizona Esports Arena at SU-EsportsArena@email.arizona.edu to book a private event.
Yes, follow and subscribe to the University of Arizona's Twitch to stay updated on events.
No, people of all ages are welcome. Those under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the User Agreement Form.
Yes, the arena is ADA and DRC compliant, and we offer accessibility controllers and joysticks upon request.
This is a non-comprehensive list of events that have occurred at the Arizona Esports Arena.
Date | Type | Name | Game | Winner | Pictures | Stream |
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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 | Photos | |
2/6/2022 | Tournament | Dorm League Fall 2021 | Rocket League | KBM Masters | N/A |