UH Hilo Lava Landing Esports Lounge – Vulcans’ Campus Gaming & Competition Spot

UH Hilo Lava Landing Esports Lounge anchors student life at the University of Hawai‘i with a fresh, recreation-driven space for casual console/PC play, lounge events, and club teams. Relocated to the 2nd floor of the Campus Center, this hub—backed by Recreation & Wellness—fuels the Esports Club with inclusive vibes and structured action.

As a university recreation facility, it is open to the general public alongside UH Hilo students, with non-students welcome for a nominal fee via walk-ins or reservations, ensuring broad community engagement beyond campus.

The lounge powers squads in League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Counter-Strike, Hearthstone, Valorant, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Smite, and more—blending team meets with free-play energy. A standout perk is Da Lava Tube, a no-cost gameroom stocked with billiards, table tennis, Nintendo Switch titles (Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart), darts, and more—book one-hour slots via the Lava Landing system or snag walk-ins when available.

Weekly highlights like the UH Hilo Smash Bros. Ultimate club keep the momentum rolling by creating a laid-back arena where skill levels mix and campus spirit soars.

📍 200 W Kāwili St, Hilo, HI 96720
🕒 Student/rec hours (walk-ins/reservations; confirm via UH Hilo app)
🖥️ Console/PC setups • Da Lava Tube gameroom (billiards, table tennis, Switch, darts)
🎮 Casual drop-ins, club scrims (LoL, Overwatch, Rocket League, CS, Hearthstone, Valorant, CoD, Fortnite, Apex, Smite), weekly Smash club
💲 Free for UH Hilo students (nominal fee for non-students)
🔧 Public-accessible & reliable, supportive staff, inclusive community vibe
🎯 Ideal for UH students, esports fans, and first-time gamers

📞 +1 (808) 932‑7600 / +1 (808) 974-7910
📧 recwell@hilo.hawaii.edu
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