The Esports Arena is the home of Esports Programs. It is a space for USU students to come together to play video games - competitively or casually- or discover new games. The center is equipped with 40 high performance gaming PC’s, Xbox Series X, PS5, live esports entertainment, broadcasting lounge, and retro style arcade machines. The programs will host tournaments, social events, community hours, and more.
Upcoming Esports
| Type of Program | Date | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA Football Tournament | Jan 22, 2026 | 7pm | A.R.C IT Room | $5 tournament pass |
| Smash Bros Tournament | Feb 5, 2026 | 7pm | A.R.C IT Room | $5 tournament pass |
| Mario Kart Tournament | Feb 19, 2026 | 7pm | A.R.C IT Room | $5 tournament pass |
| NBA 2K Tournament | Mar 5, 2026 | 7pm | Esports Arena | $5 tournament pass |
| Rocket League | Mar 19, 2026 | 7pm | Esports Arena | $5 tournament pass |
| Esports Open House | Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27 | 5–11pm | Esports Arena | FREE |
Find Us
The Esports Arena is located in the old Distribution Center/Recreation Annex, next to Maverick Stadium.
Esports Arena Reservation Prices
| Facility/Service | Student Groups | Other Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Space (31 computers) | $6 per computer / half day (4hrs) $15/hr supervisor charge *space schedule is based on computers needed, 5 computers minimum |
$12 per computer / half day (4hrs) - min 5 computers $15/hr supervisor charge *space schedule is based on computers needed, 5 computers minimum |
| Facility/Service | Tier 1* | Tier 2* | Tier 3* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Area (2 switches, board games, 5 PC's, Xbox 360, PS5, food and drink allowed) | $20/hour | $30/hour | $40/hour |
| Competitive Rooms 1 and/or 2 (5 PC's in each room) | $40/hour | $40/hour | $50/hour |
*Tier 1: USUSA, USU Registered Student Organizations, and USU Student-Ran Departmental Clubs Only
*Tier 2: USU Departments facilitating USU Mission Critical Programming (OCC Payment Eligible Bookings)
*Tier 3: Community Groups or USU Departments facilitating Non-USU Mission Critical Programming
An additional $15/hour supervisor charge may be required
Esports Arena Memberships
| Membership Type | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| USU Students, Spouses, Faculty & Staff | $35 | $60 |
| Community Members | $40 | $75 |
| Pass Type | Individual | 3 Passes | 5 Passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Passes | $8 | $18 ($6/pass) | $25 ($5/pass) |
ESPORTS Facilities Rental
Making a Reservation
To begin the reservation process for our USU ESPORTS facilities, kindly fill out our reservation form. This form will prompt you to select the desired space(s) for reservation, indicate the number of individuals in your group, and specify the quantity of machines needed. Additionally, you'll be asked to furnish contact details for the reserving party and relevant information about your group. Upon form completion, a member of our facilities team will reach out to assist you in finalizing your reservation. Once our staff confirms the reservation, a confirmation will be issued. Please note that requests should be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. Requests within that timeframe will be considered on an individual basis.