Esports Arena – University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Uni’s Esports Arena is the largest gaming arena at any tertiary institution in Aotearoa, offering a polished, inclusive space for competitive play and casual gaming alike. It empowers students—and the public—to experience high-spec setups and stream-heavy gameplay.

Gaming at a glance:
📍 Kate Edger Information Commons, Building 315, 9 Symonds Street, Auckland CBD 1010
🕒 Semester hours: Mon–Fri 11 am–7 pm; Breaks: Mon–Fri 12 pm–5 pm; Holidays: Mon–Fri 1 pm–5 pm
💻 OMEN 27c QHD monitors, OMEN 40L PCs with RTX 3060 Ti; PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X—all equipped with multiple controllers per console
🏆 Open to UoA students and public, balancing competitive edge with accessibility in a university-led environment
💲 PC pricing: $4.50/hr for students/staff, $5/hr for the public; Console controllers: $4.50/hr (student single), $4 (student 2+), $8 (public single), $5 (public 2+)

Contact details:
📞 +64 9 923 4788
📧 esports@auckland.ac.nz
🌐 https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/facilities-and-services/sport-and-recreation/sport/EsportsArena.html