Pursue your passions in esports and gaming! Whether your interest is competitive, casual, or academic, our gaming Monarchs have a space to thrive! You could participate as an extracurricular activity with student clubs, tryout for our varsity teams, or work towards developing a career path in the game design & development industry. Whatever your goal, ours is to support yours with a well-rounded and developmental environment for all students to enjoy.
Questions?
Contact Grant Deppen, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and Esports or , Esports Coordinator.
Monarch Esports Arena
ODU Webb Center | Room 2114 (2nd Floor) | 1301 W 49th St, Norfolk, VA 23529
757-683-3384
The Monarch Esports Arena (MEA) is a multi-purpose facility with 2,400+ sq. ft. of gaming space that is the home to ODU's Varsity Esports teams and much more. The MEA features 50 gaming computers, consoles, and a library of games to choose from. The arena also features a broadcast and streaming studio, as well as a console area for relaxing, social gaming.
The MEA hosts various special programs, on-campus events, and is available for during specific periods. Because the facility serves multiple roles and populations, there is a possibility that functions of the space overlap. See Rec Well Facility Reservations for policy info.
When can I play video games at the Monarch Esports Arena?
Students can drop-in for gaming hours during open hours 12pm - 8pm daily* (except holidays).
*Split into 2-hour blocks, 12PM-2PM, 2-4PM, 4-6PM, 6-8PM*
Policies:
- Users must be a current ODU Student
- Must use PC's with GGLeap software system
- Must use provided keyboard and mouse
- Pre-Registration for a 2-hour time block is required
- Limited to 2-hours per student, per day
- Food is not allowed
- Drink must be in a solid container and have a sealable top
- Required to leave at the end of your 2-hour session
Hours:
Varsity team players and staff may utilize the facility throughout the operating hours of Webb Center.
Policies:
- Varsity players will not be required to formally register if they're taking part in a team activity or player development.
- Team and player development activities must be known to the Assistant Director prior to use.
- May use personal keyboard and mouse
- Food is not allowed
- Drink must be in a solid container and have a sealable top
| Ìý | Component | Specs | Manufacturer |
| Gaming PCs | Case | Alienware Aurora R11 | Dell |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | RTX 2060 Super, 8GB GDDR6 | Nvidia | |
| Processor (CPU) | 10th Gen i7-10700k | Intel | |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB Dual Channel Hyperx DDR4 | HyperX | |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD + 2TB SATA | Ìý | |
| Monitors | 25in, 250Hz, 1ms, G-SYNC/Free Sync Compatible | Dell | |
| Keyboard | Alienware mechanical, gaming, low-profile | Dell | |
| Mouse | Alienware wired/wireless gaming mouse | Dell | |
| Consoles & Controllers | Nintendo Switch | 32GB | Nintendo |
| PS5 Controllers | Wired | Sony (Playstation) | |
| XBox Controllers | Wired | Microsoft (XBox) |
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*Headsets and controllers are available to be checked out*
**New generation consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X) will be available when products can be purchased.**
The Monarch Esports Arena is also home to a broadcast suite dedicated to live production and content creation to support the ODU Varsity Esports teams.
The suite has several unique features including:
- mounted PTZ cameras in the arena, remotely controlled from the suite to capture players in-game
- game capture card for 4k streaming
- display monitors mounted in the broadcast desk
- greenscreen backdrop for graphics and game overlay
- Streamdeck XL for transitions and display changes
- streaming, graphics, and design software
Students working in this space will be able to build their own portfolio for their professional career or pursue a passion related to streaming and gaming.
Students interested in attaining these positions should contact Grant Deppen, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and Esports via email, gdeppen@odu.edu.
Player Recruitment & Team Tryouts
Eligibility
- All those interested in playing varsity Esports must complete theÌýÌýto be considered for our varsity and club teams and be eligible for tryouts.
Tryouts
Online tryouts for 2024-2025 in Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, & Super Smash Bros will be held in two phases from June - August 2024.
- Open Tryouts: June 24th - July 14thÌý()
- Closed Tryouts (Invite Only): July 15th - August 4th
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