LevelUP Arena (KU Memorial Union & HyVee Arena) – Lawrence, KS, USA

LevelUP Arena is a leading esports and LAN café destination in Kansas and Missouri, featuring multiple venues including HyVee Arena (historic Kemper Arena) and KU’s Lawrence campus. LevelUP Arena brings serious heat to the Kansas esports scene with not one, but two standout locations—one on the University of Kansas campus at the KU Memorial Union, and another inside the iconic HyVee Arena in Kansas City. Both spaces serve up premium setups, competitive energy, and a bold vision: to make high-level gaming accessible, inclusive, and unforgettable.
The KU Memorial Union lounge caters directly to students, offering a polished space to scrim, stream, or casually unwind between classes. Over in Kansas City, the HyVee Arena flagship location is a full-scale competitive venue built for major events, tournaments, and team training—complete with rows of high-end PCs, console bays, and arena-style viewing.
LevelUP isn’t just about the gear (though the specs are top-tier)—it’s about building a community where players of all levels can grow, compete, and connect. From collegiate athletes to weekend warriors, these twin arenas offer the space, support, and structure to take your game higher. Whether you’re repping KU or rolling in from across the Midwest, LevelUP is where the grind gets real.
Gaming at a glance:
📍 KU Memorial Union, 1301 Jayhawk BLVD, Lawrence, KS 66045
🕒 Mon–Sat 12 PM–10 PM; Sun closed (KC location varies around events)
💻 20–30 Zowie 240 Hz LAN stations, plus consoles, private booths, and content studio
🏆 Weekly league nights, tournaments, community watch parties, and local high‑school leagues
💲 $10/hr; day pass $40; membership $75/month; student rate $5/hr ($15/day)
🎯 Ideal for LAN parties, competitive esports leagues, group events, and casual drop‑ins

📞 +1 (785) 864-7469
📧 esports@ku.edu
🌐 https://esports.ku.edu/levelup