About
The Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena launched in October 2023 and is now open to the campus community! The 3,400-square-foot Arena, located in the Texas Union Underground, is a full-scale gaming space outfitted with 43 Alienware stations, a varsity room, a production center, a console game space and a viewing area.
The Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge creates an elite gaming environment for students to play, train, and compete at the highest level in esports competitions, locally and globally. The Lounge is located on the main level of the Texas Union and features more than ten gaming stations and a multiplayer console area.
Alienware collaborated and invested in the design and technology of the Arena, just as it did with the Lounge. With these spaces combined, students now have more than 50 stations to use for gaming.
The Lounge & Arena are open to all UT affiliates with a valid UT ID and to the general public with one's own valid government ID.
Fall 2024 Rates
Membership PassesUnlimited Console + Desktop Play | ||
Pass | Student | Guest |
Day Pass | $10 | $12 |
Week Pass | $24 | $29 |
Month Pass | $35 | $42 |
Semester Pass (Best Value)* | $55* | N/A |
*The semester pass is discounted by $5 per month that has passed in the semester
Desktop Pay-As-You-Play | ||
Time | Student | Guest |
+1 hour | $3.50 ($3.50/hour) | $5.00 ($5.00/hour) |
+ 3 hours | $10 ($3.33/hour) | $12 ($4.00/hour) |
+ 6 hours | $15 ($2.50/hour) | $18 ($3.00/hour) |
+ 10 hours | $20 ($2.00/hour) | $24 ($2.50/hour) |
Console Pay-Per-TV(3 hour max) | ||
Time | Student | Guest |
Party (2+ Players) | $8 | $10 |
Solo (1 Player) | $5 | $6 |
FAQs
Who can access our spaces?
You can check-in with either a physical UT ID card, UT EID, or Drivers License number for yourself or from a guardian.
What are the available games/software?
View our games here or ask in our Discord server to see what's available.
Can I be on the waitlist for the next available device?
Please join our Discord server and ask in the waitlist channel for details on the next availability. You can also check out our public Google calendar which shows our special hours, events, and reservations in detail.
Can I reserve the spaces (club, staff, private events)?
Check our Discord’s lost and found channel. If a posted item is yours please message in the ask staff channel to coordinate a pick-up.
Can I bring food and/or drinks?
No food is allowed and only drinks with secure caps or lids are allowed
Who should I contact for additional help/questions?
Ask staff anything in our Discord server or contact Austin Espinoza, Esports Coordinator
Email: austin.espinoza@austin.utexas.edu
Discord: AceEspy#8181
Hardware Specs
Arena Desktops
30 Alienware R15's
- CPU: i7-13700F / i5-13400F
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti / 4060Ti
- RAM: 16 GB | 4800 Hz | DDR5
- Monitor: AW2523HF | 1080p 25" | 360 Hz
Varsity Desktops
8 Alienware Aurora R16's
- CPU: i7-13700F
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti
- RAM: 32 GB | 5600 Hz | DDR5
- Monitor: AW2523HF | 1080p 25" | 360 Hz
Lounge Desktops
10 Alienware Aurora R16's
- CPU: i7-14700KF
- GPU: RTX 4070 super
- RAM: 32 GB | 5600 Hz | DDR5
- Monitor: AW2523HF | 1080p 25" | 360 Hz
Check our hours page. For special hours, events, and reservation details see our public Google calendar.