University of Wyoming Esports Club – Student-Led Esports Organization

Based in the Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center (Room 223) on the University of Wyoming campus, the UW Esports Club is a student-led organization that supports both competitive gaming squads and a welcoming social gaming community. It’s part of UW’s official campus recreation and club sports offerings, fostering varsity-level play alongside casual hangs for students seeking connection through gaming. The club fields teams in major titles such as League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, Overwatch, Apex Legends, CS:GO, and more. Additionally, it maintains an active casual gaming community for students who want to socialize or explore new games informally. With high-spec PCs, consoles, and LAN setups in the dedicated space, it equips members for scrims, ranked grinds, or chill sessions in a vibrant, peer-driven environment.

Day-to-day access is exclusive to current UW students only; however, the club opens its doors to the public and neighboring community during select special events, such as biannual LAN tournaments and annual Community Gaming Days, which are invitation-based or publicly promoted with free entry.

Community engagement is a central aspect of their mission. The club regularly organizes biannual LAN tournaments. In 2023, UW hosted a large Community Gaming Day in its Wyoming Union Pokes Pub and Game Room, featuring both party and esports games, open play stations, door prizes, and free food—attended by both university and regional community members. In a forward-looking move, the UW Esports Club partnered with Eastern Wyoming College and the university’s Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation in late 2024. This collaboration aims to expand esports programming across the state and integrate competitive gaming with emerging tech education—a milestone initiative in regional esports development.

UW’s campus-wide esports presence also plays a role in its student life structure. The club functions as both a varsity-level competitive outlet and a social space—drawing new members, hosting LANs and watch parties, and offering a strong Discord-based community for engagement beyond campus.

📍 1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071 (Half Acre Gym, Room 223)
🕒 Student hours (club events/drop-ins; typically evenings/weekends during terms)
🖥️ High-performance PCs • Consoles • LAN setups
🎮 Casual student sessions, varsity scrims (LoL, Valorant, Rocket League, Overwatch, Apex, CS:GO), biannual LAN tournaments, watch parties
💲 Free for club members/students (included in campus recreation fees)
🔧 Student-exclusive daily & reliable, supportive staff, inclusive campus vibe
🎯 Ideal for collegiate competitors, club gamers, and community-minded tech events

📞 +1 (307) 766‑4175 / +1 (307) 766-5241
📧 uwesports@uwyo.edu
🌐 website