UM Gaming Den – Advanced Student Gaming Center & Esports Lounge at University of Montana

UM Gaming Den is the University of Montana’s full-service student gaming center and esports lounge where competitive gamers, casual players, and the campus community come together. With high-end PCs, table tennis, and pool tables, it’s designed for fun, connection, and performance alike.

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

Located on the 2nd floor of the University Center (32 Campus Drive, Missoula), the Gaming Den offers a versatile space combining gaming stations with social lounge features. Staffed by student workers who also teach billiards, table-tennis, and esports courses, the venue supports informal gaming, club events, and competitive practice. It also serves as a key facility for the university’s varsity esports program, Grizzly Esports with 300+ active members and a commitment to inclusive team culture.

📍 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812 (2nd Floor & Grizzly Esports Arena, University Center)
🕒 Mon–Fri 11 AM–11 PM; Sat–Sun 12 PM–11 PM
🖥️ High-end PCs • Table tennis • Pool tables
🎮 Casual drop-ins, varsity practice, club events, Grizzly Esports
💲 Free for UM affiliates
🔧 Student-exclusive & reliable, student-staffed, inclusive campus vibe
🎯 Hub for both competitive athletes and social/community gaming — “Every Game / Every Body / Every One” ethos promotes inclusion

📞 +1 (406) 243‑2733 / +1 (406) 243-2800
📧 cale.patenaude@mso.umt.edu / gamingden@umontana.edu
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