The E-Sports Arena at St Mary's University is a state-of-the-art facility designed to fully immerse students and professionals in the world of gaming, training, and research.
Whether you are an experienced e-sports athlete, a technology enthusiast, or curious about gaming and computer science, our cutting-edge arena provides the ideal environment for events, tournaments, and educational experiences. From thrilling e-sports competitions to game development workshops, our space serves as a hub for innovation and entertainment.
Capacity and usage
Our arena is equipped with sixty high-performance gaming machines, each paired with professional gaming chairs, desks, headsets, and high-quality gaming peripherals. The setup is optimised for both individual play and collaborative experiences, making it perfect for:
- E-sports events: Host or participate in the latest competitive gaming tournaments.
- Hackathons and game jams: Collaborate on intensive coding and game development projects.
- Training and boot camps: Enhance your skills with focused training sessions led by experts.
- Master classes and guest speakers: Gain insights from industry leaders and gaming professionals.
- Research and development: Utilise our cutting-edge technology to explore new frontiers in gaming and computer science.
Technical specifications
High-specification gaming machines
- Forty high-specification systems: Intel i7-12700F (2.1 gigahertz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD), with NVIDIA RTX 4060 (8GB GPU) for unrivalled gaming performance.
- Twenty mid-specification systems: Intel i5-12400F (2.5 gigahertz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD), featuring NVIDIA GTX1650 (4GB GPU) for a versatile gaming experience.
- Peripherals: Each machine is equipped with 27-inch monitors, gaming headsets with microphones, high-performance gaming mice and keyboards for an immersive experience.
Arena features
- Curved stage: A 2.5-metre stage designed for high-impact presentations and e-sports showdowns.
- 217-inch LED video wall: A massive display that brings the gaming action to life, perfect for spectators and event broadcasts.
- Dynamic lighting: The arena features pixel lighting on the ceiling, walls, and stage, creating an energetic and visually captivating atmosphere, enhanced by spotlighting for stage performances.
- Presentation facilities: Full audiovisual setup, including a lectern, wireless microphone, and catch box, ideal for hosting speakers and conducting presentations.
Experience the future of E-Sports
Whether you are looking to compete, learn, or simply enjoy, the St Mary’s University E-Sports Arena provides an electrifying space that caters to all aspects of the gaming and technology ecosystem. Join us for upcoming tournaments, training sessions, or events and discover a world where gaming and education meet innovation.