Charlotte Esports & Gaming Arena

The UNC Charlotte Esports & Gaming Arena within the Popp Martin Student Union opened in late spring 2025. Located on the mezzanine level, the brand new esports and gaming space on campus is outfitted with 31 competition ready PCs, an iRacing Rig, designated lounge space, and a console docking station to play at a moments notice. 

We aim to be the heart of gaming on campus, bringing together all varsity, academy and recreational esports players to a space we can call our own, while also serving as a launching point for academic development and professional collaborations within the gaming industry on and off campus. 

Interested in collaboration or using our arena space? Connect with us by completing the form below:

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  • Students sitting at various desks in the new Charlotte Esports space
  • A student using the racing simulator in the new Charlotte Esports space
  • Students in the lounge of the new Charlotte Esports space, watching racing

Hours

Fall 2026 Hours:

August 10-12: CLOSED

August 13-16: 12pm - 8pm

Starting August 17: 12pm - 11pm

*Check back for special hours for summer and academic breaks.

Before you arrive:

  • No food is permitted in the arena.
  • Drinks with resealable lids are only permitted in the lounge area.
  • No drinks are permitted at the gaming stations.
  • All users must have a valid UNC Charlotte ID.

 

Arena Specs

  • 31 PC Stations
    • Alienware Aurora R16
    • Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor
    • Alienware Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard
    • Alienware AW610M Wired-Wireless Gaming Mouse
    • Alienware Wired Gaming Headset
    • Logitech G840 XL Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad
  • iRacing Rig
    • Dell Aurora R16
    • Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor (3)
    • Logitech G923 wheel and pedal set
  • Console Gaming
    • Norm’s First Floor: 55” Alienware Monitor (3)
    • Arena: 98” Newline Interactive Monitor (1)
  • Arena Game Library
    • Valorant • Rocket League
    • Overwatch 2 • League of Legends
    • Rainbow 6: Siege • Fortnite
    • Marvel Rivals • Minecraft
    • Roblox • Street Fighter 6
    • Tekken 6 • Aimlabs
    • Osu • Counter Strike 2
    • Finals • Cod Warzone + BO6
    • Spotify • Discord