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Monday 12pm - 8pm Tuesday 12pm - 8pm Wednesday 12pm - 8pm Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 12pm - 8pm

UCI Esports

The official page for the University of California, Irvine Esports program. Currently fielding scholarship teams in Overwatch and League of Legends.

UCI Esports strives to be the best collegiate esports program in the world. The program is built on four pillars: Competition, Academics & Research, Community, and Entertainment. Competition

UCI Esports will recruit the best gamers from around the world and offer them scholarships to compete for ‘Eater Nation. The coaching and esports staff will redefine what it means to be an elite gamer by inst

illing the values of appreciation for diversity, healthy living, academic success and life balance. Academics

UC Irvine is at the forefront of game-related education and research. In addition to the innovative Computer Game Science major, there are game-related undergraduate as well as graduate courses offered around campus - in Anthropology, Art, Education, Film & Media Studies, Informatics, Law, and elsewhere. Some courses focus on designing games, others on writing characters and dialogue. Some courses teach the history of human-computer interaction with an emphasis on entertainment software. Others look at the potential of virtual environments for training or rehabilitation. Community

Fans are a key component to esports. A recent survey of UCI students indicated that 72% of undergraduates identify as gamers. We will work closely with and support the UCI gaming community to bring students together in a social and positive setting. Entertainment

The UCI Esports Arena will broadcast our gamers to the world and create one of the most enjoyable viewing experiences possible. As the demand grows for live esports events, we will meet that need by hosting high quality events in the UCI Bren Events Center and around Orange County.

05/15/2026

Visit the arena today between 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. for VALORANT
Champions Tour fun, featuring free PC play, giveaways, and food! Take your shot at beating score with the ASUS Challenge Range. 🔥

Thank you and for making this event possible! 🩵

05/13/2026

POV: nobody said “mog check” but it happened anyway with rosethorn 📸☁️

One day left until TWO days of nonstop VALORANT action at the UC Irvine Esports Arena!

In addition to FREE PLAY inside the arena, we’ll have food, swag, opportunity drawings, and access to the ASUS ROG Challenge Range, while supplies last. 🎁

See you there!

05/12/2026

CLOUD9 x UC Irvine Esports VALORANT Watch Party ☁️🩵

Join us for TWO packed days of VALORANT Champions Tour action as we cheer on with Cloud9 at the UC Irvine Esports Arena! Catch the live broadcast alongside fellow VALORANT fans and experience nonstop esports energy all day. 🎉

Enjoy FREE PLAY on our PCs during event hours, catered food, free swag, giveaways, and community fun—plus check out the ASUS ROG Challenge Range, where fans can test ASUS ROG peripherals at dedicated PC stations for a chance to earn extra opportunity drawings toward exclusive Cloud9 prizes and an ASUS ROG keyboard. 👀⌨️

UC Irvine Esports Arena📍
May 14 – 15, 2026 📅
1 p.m. – 8 p.m.⏰

Big thanks to and for powering this event! ☁️⚡

05/04/2026

we love the way tung tung looks at 😍

04/27/2026

🌱 ZOT PLAYFEST RECAP 🌱

Wednesday’s event, held at the heart of campus, was a mega success! This celebration of gaming culture gathered clubs across campus, gave away prizes, and hosted an epic cosplay showcase.

A special thanks to our sponsors, , , , and , for making this event possible 💛

Shoutout to .uci, , , , , , @ zotcon_uci, .at.uci, , and .uci for participating!

04/10/2026

Moments from a budding tradition at UC Irvine Esports—our Annual Bake-Off! ❤️

UC Irvine’s LoL team and VALORANT team went head-to-head to establish who would make the most scrumptious chocolate chip cookies. The VALORANT team took the championship for the 2026 Annual Bake-Off! 🏆

03/18/2026

Cinnamon Bread: 3
Everyone Else: 0

02/12/2026

your favorite Summoners are back at it again

02/05/2026

we love a multitalented team 🤭

01/14/2026

HISTORY IS MADE THIS WEEKEND! 🔥

For the first time ever, the UC Esports Invitational is happening on a university campus—right here at UC Irvine!

Come cheer on UC Irvine’s Anteaters as they defend home turf and take back the trophy against other UC teams. 💪🏆

🎟 FREE to attend
🏃 Limited spots—register fast
🏛️ UC Irvine Student Center (Esports Arena + Crystal Cove Auditorium)
🗓️ Friday – Sunday | Jan. 16 – 18

🎁 Prizes & opportunity drawings (gift cards, iPads, AirPods, and more!)
🍽️ Complimentary meals
🎥 Live on Twitch for fans everywhere (11 a.m. PT Saturday and Sunday)

🌟 Home-court advantage. Campus pride. Championship energy.
👀 Register now—more info and link in bio!

Address

G205 C Student Center
Irvine, CA
92697

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 8pm
Tuesday	12pm - 8pm
Wednesday	12pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.esports.uci.edu/about/

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