Cumberland University Esports Arena – Compact Campus Lab Fueling Varsity Esports Growth

Cumberland University’s Esports Gaming Arena, launched in 2021 within Alumni Hall, started as a modest 10-monitor lab but has ballooned into a vital powerhouse for the school’s surging varsity program. Tucked alongside campus hotspots, this evolving space mirrors the explosive popularity of esports, shifting from basic setups to multi-zone training grounds that keep student-athletes sharp and engaged.

As a university athletic facility, it is open exclusively to current Cumberland University students and varsity team members, with no general public or neighboring community access available.

Under Director Spencer Claypool’s guidance—who snagged finalist nods for “Esports Program and Director of the Year”—the arena now packs expanded practice areas to juggle rigorous schedules and high-level drills. It’s the nerve center for squads dominating in Overwatch, Rocket League, Valorant, Call of Duty, Madden, NBA 2K, and beyond, racking up conference crowns and national hardware through relentless prep and program polish. The facility’s growth underscores Cumberland’s esports ascent, blending athletic intensity with student success—where every station fuels not just wins, but well-rounded development in a tight-knit campus ecosystem.

📍 One Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087
🕒 Student/team hours (during academic terms; confirm via athletics)
🖥️ Expanded high-performance PCs • Dedicated practice zones
🎮 Varsity scrims (Overwatch, Rocket League, Valorant, CoD, Madden, NBA 2K), training
💲 Free for varsity students (athletic fees; scholarships available)
🔧 Campus-exclusive & reliable, supportive staff, inclusive athletic vibe
🎯 Perfect for college competitors and campus gaming

📞 +1 (615) 444-2562
📧 esports@cumberland.edu
🌐 website