University of Delaware Esports Arena – Newark, DE, USA

Located in the Perkins Student Center, UD’s Esports Arena is a collegiate-level gaming facility serving students and community gamers. The University of Delaware Esports Arena brings Blue Hen pride into the digital age with a sleek, competition-ready space right on the Newark campus. This modern arena is outfitted with high-performance gaming PCs, console stations, and streaming capabilities—built to serve both varsity teams and the wider student gaming community.

As the home base for UD’s competitive esports program, the arena hosts practices, tournaments, and watch parties for titles like League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, and Smash. But it’s more than just a varsity venue—open play hours, campus events, and student org meetups make it a go-to hangout for gamers of all skill levels.

With its pro-grade gear, central location, and welcoming atmosphere, the University of Delaware Esports Arena is where competition meets community. Whether you’re chasing a championship or just queuing up with friends, it’s the campus hotspot where UD gamers connect, compete, and represent.

Open hours adapt seasonally, with summer hours currently Mon–Fri noon–4:45 PM. It’s a blend of varsity-level play and casual drop-in access.

UD Esports Arena at a glance:
📍 325 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716 (Perkins Student Center)
⏰ Summer (May 27–Aug 17): Mon–Fri 12 PM–4:45 PM; weekends closed sites
💻 PCs for team & casual play, streaming-capable setups
🎮 Varsity leagues, community scrims, viewing events
💵 Free with UD ID; guests must check access policies
👥 Collegiate, structured, spectator-friendly

📞 +1 (302) 831‑6364
📧 student-centers@udel.edu
🌐 https://sites.udel.edu/usc/esports/