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:
- 46 Alienware gaming PCs
- 4 TVs, outfitted with mainstream consoles (PS5, Xbox One Series X, Nintendo Switch)
Outside of regular operations, our spaces are available for reservation on a unique or recurring basis:
- ALE Lounge: 8 Alienware gaming PCs & 1 Tv
- ALE Arena PC Area: 30 Alienware gaming PCs
- ALE Arena Console Area: 3 TVs
- ALE Private Varsity Room: 8 Alienware 5080 gaming PCs
Membership Passes
Unlimited 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 |
Hardware Specs
Arena Desktops
30 Alienware R16's
- CPU: i7-13700F / Core Ultra 7 265 KF
- GPU: RTX 5070 / 4070 Ti
- RAM: 32 GB | 4800 Hz | DDR5
- Monitor: AW2523HF | 1080p 25" | 360 Hz
Varsity Desktops
8 Alienware Aurora R16's
- CPU: Core Ultra 9 285 F
- GPU: RTX 5080
- RAM: 32 GB | 5600 Hz | DDR5
- Monitor: AW2523HF | 1080p 25" | 360 Hz
Lounge Desktops
8 Alienware Aurora R16's
- CPU: i7-13700F / i7-14700KF
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti
- RAM: 32 GB | 5600 Hz | DDR5
- Monitor: AW2523HF | 1080p 25" | 360 Hz
Today's Hours
Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge & Arena
| Comment | Time slot | Day | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | ||||
Hours vary based on the academic calendar, University holidays, and break periods. View Weekly Hours.
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.
FAQs
Who can access our spaces?
Our spaces are open to public, both students and non-students, with either a valid student or government ID. 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?
We do not currently operate a waitlist. We work on a first come first serve basis. 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)?
You can also check out our public Google calendar which shows our special hours, events, and reservations in detail.
Where can I park?
The closet parking garage to our space would be the San Antonio Parking Garage, as well as the Co-op Parking Garage. Street parking is also available along Guadalupe St.
Can I bring food and/or drinks?
No food is allowed and only drinks with secure caps or lids are allowed.
Reservations are not allowed to bring outside food and drinks, all food and drinks can be bought in the Underground Bowling Alley.
Who should I contact for additional help/questions?
Ask staff anything in our Discord server or contact Austin Espinoza, Esports Coordinator
You can also check out our public Google calendar which shows our special hours, events, and reservations in detail.
Email: austin.espinoza@austin.utexas.edu
Discord: AceEspy#8181
Contact Us
- Reservation Email
- Discord
- Arena Front Desk Phone
-
512-232-2697
Accessible 12PM - 11PM
- Address
-
Texas Union
2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712Arena: UNB 1.124
Lounge: UNB 2.200