About
Alienware Longhorn Esports owns and operates the ALE Lounge and Arena, the official video gaming spaces of the University of Texas at Austin.
Our spaces are open to public, both students and non-students, with either a valid student or government ID, and include:
- 49 Alienware gaming PCs
- 8 TVs, outfitted with mainstream consoles (PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch)
Outside of regular operations, our spaces are available for reservation on a unique or recurring basis. Besides our usual spaces, we also afford the following services to reservees:
- Private play room
- Livestream room and setup
- Recording studio and personnel
Details
Hours of Operation
| Mon - Thu | 12pm - 10:30pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 9:30pm |
| Sat - Sun | 1pm - 9:30pm |
Address
| Texas Union |
| 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712 |
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 | ||
Time | Student | Guest |
Party (2+ Players) | $8 | $10 |
Solo (1 Player) | $5 | $6 |
Upcoming Events
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
Place a Reservation
To place a reservation, please fill out this form and follow its instructions. Please give us 1-3 days to respond to your request and schedule your reservation.
Contact Us
Got questions about our operations, reservations, or special events? Contact us:
| austin.espinoza@austin.utexas.edu | |
| Phone | 512-232-2697 |
| Discord | Join Here |