Esports at UAF

Whether you are a player or a spectator, a competitive or casual  gamer, we have something for you at the Alaska Esports Center.

Everyone's invited to the party! The Alaska Esports Center welcomes all of our diverse students and community members to have fun, compete and work together.

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Two students at a gaming PC in the Esports center

 

 

Why participate in esports at UAF?

Esports is a growing field. Over the last decade, programs have grown significantly, with over 240 colleges and universities hosting team programs and over 1,350 schools participating in tournaments annually, providing job opportunities, community, and connections worldwide. College esports has become a huge part of campus life, and we鈥檙e proud to host the premier esports center in Alaska.

 
Academic and scholarship opportunities

At UAF, we鈥檙e modernizing the student experience by providing a state-of-the art esports facility, accompanied by dynamic activities outside the classroom. Scholarships are available for Alaska high school esports students.

Enhance your student life and academic experiences

Join our growing community or create your own! We provide more than just gaming. We work with the Center for Student Engagement to create connections with your fellow students. We also provide a learning lab you can use for content creation.

 

Location

The Alaska Esports Center is conveniently located in the UAF Wood Center student union. The Wood Center features a coffee shop, dining locations, a campus pub and several lounge areas where you can relax or study.

Hours

The Alaska Esports Center is open during Wood Center's hours operation.

  • Computer gaming hours*
    • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
    • Saturday: noon-10:30 p.m.
    • Sunday: noon-6:30 p.m.
  • Console gaming hours

*Computer gaming hours may vary due to space reservation.

A gourp of students play console games at the TVs in the Esports Center
A student plays a console game at one of the TVs in the Esports Center
We focus on making sure we have a comfortable, open space where everyone can come game and hang out. We also say that it doesn鈥檛 matter what type of game you want to play; all games are welcome at the center.Shayna Smith, sport and recreation business major

 

Learn more about us

Our facilities

We have a wide variety of consoles, and our gaming computers are ready for any game you throw at them!

Sponsors

Get to know our sponsors or learn how to become a sponsor.

Events

We host different events ranging from classic tournaments to mystery game nights, as well as learn-to-play nights.