New Mexico Tech Esports Lab – Student Gaming Community & Varsity Teams at NMT

New Mexico Tech Esports Lab in the Gold Building (rooms 105 and 107) pulses as a lively campus spot where high school outreach, college competition, and casual hangs intersect. This university-run facility champions academy programs and club play, drawing in seasoned rivals and newcomers alike for open sessions peek at the online calendar to catch the next available slot.

As a university-managed lab, it is open exclusively to current NMT students and academy participants, with no general public or neighboring community access available.

The setup is the beating heart for NMT Miners teams, where squads hone edges in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Valorant, and League of Legends amid team spirit and lighthearted vibes. It’s a proving ground where strategy sessions spark as much excitement as victory laps. Outreach takes center stage with the free Esports Gaming Academy on summer Saturdays, inviting middle and high schoolers to sample varsity gear and coaching while peeking into gaming’s ties to healthcare and media careers bridging campus walls with regional talent.

📍 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801 (NMT Gold Building, Esports Lab)
🕒 Student/academy hours (open sessions; check calendar)
🖥️ High-performance PCs • Club-ready setups
🎮 Casual drop-ins, varsity scrims (Rocket League, Smash, Valorant, LoL), academy sessions
💲 Free for students/academy participants
🔧 Student-exclusive & reliable, supportive staff, inclusive campus vibe
🎯 Ideal for youth esports training, STEM education integration, and community outreach

📞 +1 (575) 835-5900 / +1 (575) 835-5101
📧 residential_Life@nmt.edu / esports@nmt.edu
🌐 website