Esports Arena
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Welcome to the
UC Irvine Esports Arena
The first public esports facility on a college campus.
The arena is located at the heart of campus on the Student Center Terrace. Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and guests are welcome. We provide a variety of the most popular games at UC Irvine.
With the support of our sponsors, we’ve decked out the 3,500-square-foot space with 36 top-of-the-line NZXT computers, Logitech gaming gear, and Vertagear gaming chairs. In addition to the PCs, we have a Console & Community Corner where our campus clubs and organizations can host events and meetings and where we demo virtual reality.
Arena Hours
- Daily: 10 am – 11 pm
Closed on university holidays
PC Rates
Gaming sessions may be booked in person at the arena.
- $5 for one hour
- $20 for one week
Location
UC Irvine Esports Arena
Irvine, CA92697-5180
Our PC Rates
Hours may be purchased in-person at the front desk or reserved online. In-person purchases will be activated immediately upon purchase, and does not save between sessions.
$5
$20
Payment Methods
We accept credit card, debit card, and mobile payments. Cash and other forms of payment are not accepted at this time.
Game Library
Play at peak performance on the PCs in the arena.
52 titles
Free to play: these games do not require you to purchase a license to create an account to play.
License required: these games require you to purchase a license in order to access its contents.
Riot Client
Steam®
Battle.net®
Epic Games Store
Elizabeth LaPensée and Indian Land Tenure Foundation, Michigan State University’s GEL Lab
Free to Play
34 titles
These games do not require you to purchase a license to create an account to play.
Elizabeth LaPensée and Indian Land Tenure Foundation, Michigan State University’s GEL Lab
18 titles
These games require you to purchase a license in order to access its contents.
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Parking and Location
Parking Permit Required
Guests can pay for parking at the Student Center Parking Structure. Hourly and daily permits are sold at the front booth and self-service kiosks. Please see UC Irvine Transportation & Distribution Services for more information.
Arena FAQs
Yes. You’re welcome to bring and use your own peripherals.
Please return and reconnect any arena equipment or cables you unplug before leaving.
Yes. Food and drinks are allowed, but please be careful and clean up any spills or trash to help keep the arena in top condition.
Not at this time. The arena is open on a first-come, first-served basis.
The arena is open to everyone.
However, minors (under 18) must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Yes. Each station includes Logitech peripherals for use at no extra cost.
A limited number of cables (such as phone chargers) can be checked out at the front desk with a valid ID.
Yes. The UC Irvine Esports Arena is open to the public.
We’re open 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., seven days a week, excluding campus holidays.
Playtime rates are:
- $5 per hour, or
- $20 per week for unlimited access
UC Irvine students receive one free hour of play per week.
We accept credit and debit cards only. Cash is not accepted at this time.
Yes. You must create an account in the arena before playing.
UC Irvine students can log in using their UC Irvine credentials.
When you visit the arena for the first time, simply sit at an available computer and follow the on-screen instructions to create your account.
Yes. When you log in to games using your personal credentials, your progress and settings are saved to your own account.
Each station features:
- NZXT Player 2 Prime PCs
- AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X processor
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti graphics
- 32 GB memory
All setups include Logitech peripherals and high-performance monitors.
No. Group or party rates are not available at this time.
Not currently. Event and tournament reservations are not available at this time.
Yes. The arena has access to UC Irvine Wi-Fi, available throughout campus.
Yes. Personal photography and video recording are welcome.
Commercial filming requires a UC Irvine film permit and may include associated fees.
Contact Us
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