SNHU Esports Arena – New England’s Trailblazing Varsity Esports Venue

SNHU Esports Arena is the center of Esports in Southern New Hampshire University, it stands as one of New England’s earliest varsity esports venues, a student-centered competitive gaming hub with a dedicated space for fully-funded teams and an inclusive atmosphere for play. Debuted in October 2021 after pandemic delays, this cutting-edge facility in the SNHU Green Center packs 18 high-end gaming PCs and the latest consoles, all rigged for broadcast-ready action.

As a university-managed athletic facility, it is open exclusively to current SNHU students, faculty, and staff, with no general public or neighboring community access available.

The arena empowers squads in Valorant, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, blending varsity rigor with casual drops in a setup that doubles as a content creation studio. Student careers get a boost through roles in arena ops, broadcasting, social media, and production—merging competition with real-world prep.

📍 2500 N. River Road Manchester, NH 03106
🕒 Typical open-arena hours: Weekdays ~11 AM–5 PM; varsity match nights ~8-9 PM (Times may vary)
🖥️ 18 high-end PCs • Consoles (PS5, Xbox, Switch) • Broadcast/streaming setup
🎮 Varsity scrims (Valorant, LoL, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate), casual play
💲 Free for students (scholarships available)
🔧 Student-exclusive & reliable, supportive staff, inclusive campus vibe
🎯 Great for SNHU students involved in varsity esports, club LAN nights, streaming ops, and broadcasting hands‑on experience

📞 +1 (603) 645‑9600 / +1 (603) 626-9111
📧 esports@snhu.edu
🌐 website