Champlain College Esports Facility – Burlington, VT, USA
A top-tier collegiate esports hub offering varsity coaching, broadcasting, and student-organized events. Nestled within the Miller Center on Champlain College’s Lakeside Campus at 175 Lakeside Ave, the Champlain Esports Facility officially opened its doors in September 2022, marking a milestone in the college’s long-standing leadership in game development and esports engagement.
This state-of-the-art esports arena spans over 24 high-performance PC stations—powered by Intel i9 CPUs, RTX 3080 GPUs, and paired with 240 Hz Alienware monitors—plus ergonomic Vertagear chairs creating an environment both comfortable and competition-ready. Dedicated spaces include a competitive training room, console stations, digital media stations, and a full broadcasting suite complete with streaming equipment, making it a complete hub for content creation and tournament broadcast.
Champlain Esports is woven into the fabric of the college’s student life. It accommodates varsity teams, who receive priority facility access and athletic scholarships for game titles like Valorant and Rocket League, alongside club teams that thrive on inclusivity and growth.
The program also elevates career development. Students gain practical experience through roles in club leadership, event coordination, broadcast production, marketing, and social media—many supported through work-study and internship opportunities.
Community events are a driving force here. The facility frequently hosts tournaments, casual play sessions, watch parties, and tournaments—such as regional Super Smash Bros. competitions—where camaraderie shines just as bright as the competition.
In short, Champlain’s esports facility offers a compelling blend of competitive performance and communal connection—designed not just for players, but for students excited about gaming careers, culture, and inclusive participation.
Gaming at a glance:
📍 163 S Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (Miller Center, Lakeside Campus)
🕒 Open to Champlain students; hosts campus competitions and club play
💻 Over 24 high-performance PCs (Intel i9/RTX 3080), 2 consoles, media suite, streaming booth Champlain College Esports
🏆 Varsity & club teams, scholarship programs, campus LANs, twitch broadcasts Champlain College EsportsChamplain College Esports
💲 Free for enrolled students
🎯 Great for student competitors, aspiring broadcasters, and content creators
📞 Not publicly listed
📧 via website
🌐 https://esports.champlain.edu/