HPU Esports Arena – Honolulu, HI, USA


Hawai‘i Pacific University operates the first full-featured collegiate esports facility in the state. The HPU Esports Arena welcomes students, locals, and visitors with high-end PCs, immersive setups, and structured programs that blend fun, competition, and education. Housed at the Aloha Tower Marketplace in downtown Honolulu, the arena spans approximately 3,000 sq ft and holds the distinction of being Hawaii’s first collegiate esports arena. Geared toward tech-forward engagement, it includes 30 high-performance Alienware PCs (with RTX 4080 and 3080 GPUs), next‑gen consoles, VR stations, casual seating, and viewing areas—plus options for outside viewing.
The arena is open to both students and the general public, offering hourly access fees with HPU students receiving weekly play credits during the academic year. It’s a flexible and inclusive space for casual gaming, learning, and events.
The arena serves upward of both competitive and casual roles. HPU fields varsity teams in games like League of Legends, Valorant, and Overwatch, which practice in the space several times a week and enjoy tailored group sessions and “game days” during season. The venue also hosts a range of tournaments and events, such as high school and middle school esports league finals, Smash Bros. meetups, corporate hackathons, “Women in Gaming” nights, watch parties, cyber-defense scenarios, and esports summer camps.
On the tech end, the arena is equipped with advanced AV infrastructure, including multiple 4K displays and projection systems that support seamless signal distribution for both gameplay and streaming needs.
Gaming at a glance:
📍 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813 (Aloha Tower Marketplace, HPU campus)
🕒 Open daily: Mon–Thu 1 PM–10 PM, Fri 1 PM–12 AM, Sat 12 PM–12 AM, Sun 12 PM–11 PM
💻 30 Alienware PCs (RTX 4080/3080), PS5s, Xbox, Switch, VR headsets
🏆 Collegiate leagues, viewing events, community tournaments
🎓 STEM and youth summer camps, RIMPAC events, hackathons
💲 $7/hour public, $6 for locals/military; group and party rates available
🧭 Located in a tourist-friendly area with waterfront views and food options
🎯 Ideal for HPU students, K–12 programs, families, and military-connected gamers
📞 +1 (808) 544-0200
📧 esports@hpu.edu
🌐 https://www.hpu.edu/esports/arena.html