NDSU Esports – Inclusive Gaming Community at NDSU

At North Dakota State University, esports centers around a thriving student club and new campus gaming lab. Located within the Memorial Union on the NDSU campus, NDSU Esports offers an inclusive and high-performance hub where competitive teams and casual gamers converge. Whether you’re aiming for varsity competition or just looking to drop in, this program blends campus spirit with esports energy.

At the heart of the experience is the newly renovated esports lab in Thundar’s Game Room (316 Ladd Hall) — a 1,200 sq ft area equipped with 25-30 gaming stations, console bays, laptop tables, and a dedicated team/coaching lounge. The club runs multiple competitive teams (Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant, Smash, CS:GO and more) and maintains a vibrant community-Discord with over 300 members participating in casual and tournament-style play.

Gaming at a glance:
📍 316 Ladd Hall, Memorial Union, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
🕒 Mon & Wed 4 PM–10 PM; Tue & Thu 2 PM–10 PM; Fri 2 PM–12 AM; Sat 1 PM–12 AM
💻 Campus esports lab houses 36 high-end PCs with casting infrastructure; club supports rocket league, LoL, Overwatch, Valorant, Smash, chess, and more
🏆 NDSU Rocket League Club organizes four competitive teams and hosts the state-wide Dakota Collegiate Rocket League (DCRL) tournament, now spanning multiple colleges across North & South Dakota
💲 Free for NDSU students; community access by hourly fee or tournament registration.
🎯 Ideal for collegiate gamers, cross-campus competitive play, and community outreach events.

📞 Not publicly listed
📧 joseph.cleys@ndsu.edu
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