Esports
The Esports Lounge is a space dedicated to providing all UW-Madison students with a place to play and try new games. All experience levels are welcome. The Lounge is equipped with 12 computers designed specifically for gaming. Please note, using Esports Lounge computers for academic work is not prohibited, but is discouraged.
Register for Esports Leagues & Tournaments
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
1976 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Hours of Operation
Beginning at 6pm each day, the Esports Lounge hosts a variety special events, club practices, intramural tournaments, and open rec.
These groups have priority to use the Esports Lounge computers, however, if there is room to play, come in!
January 21 – May 9
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday - Thursday | 6am - Midnight |
| Friday - Saturday | 6am - 10pm |
Open Rec Hours
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 6am - 6pm |
Intramural Esports Hours
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6 - 10pm* |
*If no Intramural Sports are happening, then the room is Open Rec
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Upcoming Events
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Join the Club
You Game?
Whether you enjoy casual gaming or prefer more intense competition, the Madison Esports Club has it all! Compete against universities across the country in games like Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, Smite, and more!
If those aren’t your speed, no sweat! Enjoy events, get togethers throughout the year, and soak in free pizza, Minecraft, and team outings like bowling and rock climbing.
FAQs
Yes, but reservations will be considered on a case-by-case basis and requests must be submitted through the Rec Well reservation request.
Yes, controllers can be checked out for free at the Bakke Member Services desk.
Nope! The Esports Lounge is free to use.
Game time is limited to six hours per day, per player.
No. Any content downloaded will also be deleted on reboot. If you would like to request a new game, fill out this suggestions form.
- PC: Alienware Aurora R15s
- CPU – 13th Gen Intel(R) i7
- GPU – NVIDIA 4080
- RAM – 32 GB
- Storage – ~3TB SSD
- Monitors: 27” LG 27GN800-B
- Mouse: Razer Deathadder
- Keyboard: Lenovo Legion K500
- Headset: MSI Immerse GH50s
Please check our Live Building Usage.
Please submit all concerns via this form, or email our Esports coordinator Liam Granlund.