Esports

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Last Updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:33 AM

SIU e-sports arena logo

e-sports player at computer

The SIU Esports Arena is located at the North End of the Student Center, with main access inside Bowling & Billiards.

Students, faculty, staff and community welcome!

Esports Arena Hours

Account Creation

All patrons must sign up for a free GG Leap account through the Bowling & Billiards desk to use an Arena PC. Every user needs to create a unique gamer username.

Some games require a separate free account login to be played.

  • In-App Purchases

    If patrons have a pre-existing game license under one of the four accounts listed above that’s currently not available, the game won’t be available for game play. Please email esports@siu.edu for special game requests.

  • Loading Funds

    After logging into any Esports PC, a clock will begin and account balances will be charged accordingly. To load funds into an account, visit the official Esports Arena desk in the Billiards area. SIU students/staff/faculty can use their University IDs to identify their account. Non-SIU patrons can provide a phone number tied to the account. Payments accepted are debit/credit, Debit Dawg, and cash.

  • Cost per Hour

    • Student - $3.00
    • Staff/Faculty - $3.50
    • Public - $4.00

    10 Hour Packs:

    • Student - $25.00
    • Staff & Faculty - $30
    • Public - $35
    Group/party reservations: contact esports@siu.edu

  • Esports Merch

    Get your own custom SIU Esports jersey and much more!

    Jersey with the SIU e-sports logo on the front

SIU e-sports logo (a saluki with a headset)

Get Involved

Interested in joining the SIU Esports RSO?

Visit the SIU Esports Facebook page or join our Discord.