Gaming & Esports Lounge
Campus Rec’s state-of-the-art esports arena provides a dedicated space for community building, competitive gaming, and casual play for all student and adult members. Located just past the Member Services desk, the esports lounge houses high-end gaming PCs, professional grade peripherals, and a vibrant atmosphere for gamers of all skill levels.
The lounge features 22 Alienware Aurora rigs, each equipped with NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPUs, and a private team room for competitive squads and premier club teams.
For those who prefer a more relaxed environment, the lounge also offers controlled-based and couch co-op gaming, as well as the latest in console gaming.
Hours of Operation:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Games List & Policies
Game List
PC Games
- Apex Legends
- Brawlhalla
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Castle Crashers
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- Fall Guys
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
- Geometry Dash
- Helldivers 2
- League of Legends
- Marvel Rivals
- Marvel v. Capcom 3
- Minecraft
- osu!
- Overwatch 2
- PUBG
- Rainbow Six Siege X
- Roblox
- Rocket League
- Starcraft 2
- Stardew Valley
- Team Fortress 2
- Teamfight Tactics
- War Thunder
- World of Warcraft
- Valorant
Nintendo
- Mario Kart 8
- Mario Kart World
- Rocket League
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Xbox
- College Football 26
- EA Sports FC 26
- Madden 26
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- NBA 2K26
- NHL 26
- Overcooked! 2
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
PlayStation 5
- College Football 26
- EA Sports FC 26
- Madden 26
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- MLB The Show 26
- NBA 2K26
- NHL 26
- Overcooked! 2
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
Available Software
- Discord
- Spotify
- Steam
- Riot Client
- Logitech G Hub
- Epic Games Launcher
Access
- Access to the Esports and Gaming Lounge is only available to students, faculty and staff who hold a current campus recreation membership. Currently, Alumni Membership, +1 Membership, and Guest Passes are not honored
- BuzzCard check-in is required prior to use
- Users must follow all staff instructions
Playtime
- Gameplay is limited to 90 minutes per day
- Time limits may be adjusted based on demand
- Additional time may be permitted if availability allows
Conduct
- Users are expected to maintain a respectful environment
- All participants must follow the Georgia Tech Student Code of Conduct
- Disruptive, harmful, or inappropriate behavior is not permitted
Food & Beverage
- Food is not permitted in the gaming area
- Water is allowed in sealed containers only
- All beverages must be kept away from the equipment
Equipment Use
- Equipment must be used for its intended purpose
- Downloading games on consoles is prohibited.
- Users must log out of personal accounts before leaving
- Installation of unauthorized software is not permitted
- Tampering with hardware or system settings is prohibited
Prohibited Activities
- Cheating, hacking, or exploiting games or systems
- Attempting to bypass security measures
- Damaging equipment or facility space
- Unauthorized recording or streaming
Personal Property
- Users are responsible for their personal belongings
- Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items
Enforcement
Failure to follow these policies may result in:
- Loss of access to the facility
- Removal from the space
- Referral to appropriate conduct processes
Renting the Space
The esports lounge can be rented for events on a case-by-case basis. Please email esports@gatech.edu to discuss more, including pricing and availability.
Stay Connected
Join the Discord community to stay up to date on announcements, hours, and facility updates. You can also connect with other players, review important information, and request new games.