Alienware MSU Esports Lounge – Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA


A modern campus esports lounge featuring PCs, consoles, board games, and varsity-eligible competitive play. Tucked inside the College of Communication Arts & Sciences, the Alienware MSU Esports Lounge is a glowing example of high-performance gaming meeting student-driven innovation. The space—carved with precision from a former student lounge—now offers 1,027 square feet of immersive gaming action and communal energy.
The lounge unfolds with 12 Alienware Aurora R16 battle stations powered by 14th Gen Intel Core processors, sleek gaming laptops, dedicated console corners, a varsity training room, and a polished broadcast studio. Whether you’re practicing, streaming, or spectating, it’s built to fuel your esports journey.
Open to all MSU students during key hours—typically midday to evening during semesters—the lounge offers walk-in play and station reservations, with thoughtful two-hour session caps to keep the space welcoming.
More than gear and LEDs, this space is anchored by community. It’s a gathering place where students forge friendships, broadcast their matches live, produce esports events, and connect over shared passion—accented by the glow of gaming screens and the thrill of competition.
Gaming at a glance:
📍 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
🕒 Open during semester hours (closed Summer)
💻 12 Alienware R13 PCs, console setups, Meta Quest 2 VR, board games, lounge seating
🏆 Campus club teams in NECC leagues, intramurals, and drop-in gaming
💲 Free for students; public access by special reservation
🎯 Meant for students, club competitors, and esports newcomers.
📞 +1 (978) 542‑6200
📧 sconners@salemstate.edu
🌐 https://short-link.me/1620C