Knox Esports – Knoxville’s Competitive Esports Center for Scholastic Players, Leagues & Community Play

Knox Esports, opened in early 2024 at 108 N Peters Road in Knoxville, is quickly establishing itself as the city’s go-to destination for competitive and casual gaming alike—a sleek LAN café with high-energy vibes, pro-grade gear, and a strong community ethos that welcomes all ages. As Tennessee’s hub for scholastic esports, it empowers middle and high school students through the Scholastic Esports Conference (SEC), fostering leagues in Fortnite, Valorant, Super Smash Bros., and more, while blending high-end setups with coaching and inclusive programming for youth, families, and aspiring pros.

Inside, players find state-of-the-art gaming PCs, a wide selection of consoles (PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), immersive racing rigs, and VR options—built to cater to “all things esports and gaming.” The venue is clearly designed to meet the needs of solo players gearing up for practice, hardcore competitors, and party-goers celebrating their wins, with a focus on accessibility and growth in a family-friendly, secure environment.

Knox Esports is much more than a spot to drop in and game. It runs regular tournaments and leagues across a variety of popular titles—from Fortnite and Rocket League to Overwatch 2, CS2, Valorant, and even racing and sports games like Madden and FIFA. There’s also a family of professional coaching, youth camps, party packages, and esports training, fully rooted in accessibility and growth. Their 2024 schedule spotlight is particularly impressive: Knox Esports hosted a major semi-pro 16-team CS2 LAN tournament with a $4,000 prize pool—a landmark event for Southeastern esports—alongside summer camps (an 8-week program starting June) and community meetups that build skills and bonds.

With a cool, PC and console gaming center with a community-first vibe and an active Discord channel for players to connect and compete, Knox Esports’ current hours offer wide access: typically 2 PM–10 PM Tuesdays through Thursdays, extended until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and shorter hours on Sundays. Reviewers praise the “premier gaming facility” and “engaging atmosphere,” noting it’s “conveniently situated in Knoxville’s shopping center” for easy drop-ins and family fun.

📍 108 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
🕒 Tue–Thu: 2 PM–10 PM | Fri–Sat: 2 PM–12 AM | Sun: Shorter hours (confirm on-site)
🖥️ State-of-the-art PCs • Consoles (PS5, Xbox, Switch) • Racing rigs • VR • High-speed internet
🎮 Scholastic leagues (Fortnite, Valorant, Smash), CS2 LAN tournaments, youth camps, community meetups, casual play
💲 Hourly rates + packages (value-focused for students – check site)
🔧 High-energy & reliable, friendly staff, community-focused vibe
🎯 Great for middle and high school esports development

📞+1 (865) 214‑7188
📧 info@knoxesports.gg
🌐 website