The Esports Innovation Lab is a dynamic space where student gamers from all disciplines come together to learn, connect and compete.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Thursday | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Friday | 5 p.m. - midnight |
| Saturday | 5 p.m. - midnight |
Gear up and step into the world of UC Esports to advance your skills in high-performance gaming setups and stream live from our 1819 broadcast studio.
Our Esports Innovation Lab and competitive gaming facilities include:
UC Esports is about more than gaming – it's a thriving community and a growth pathway. Over half of UC students identify as gamers and the Esports Innovation Lab helps them build personal connections. Bearcats gain career skills through hands-on internships and connect with employers located throughout 1819.
The Esports Innovation Lab is the home of UC’s gaming community. By hosting an abundance of events, Esports tournaments and gaming camps, we’ve become one of the nation’s most active Esports hubs.
The UC Esports community includes multiple competitive gaming leagues and teams. Backed by our partnership with the Center for Student Involvement, we compete nationally at the highest levels, all while using our high-end Esports Innovation Lab.
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Esports at UC offers a clear pathway for growth in the Bearcat gaming community. The Esports Innovation Lab promotes interpersonal communication skills and high achievement while letting UC students connect with potential employers located at 1819.
We host a wide range of special events at the 1819 Esports Innovation Lab. Contact moserpa@ucmail.uc.edu for more information.
Connect with the UC Esports community! You’ll find tryout information, tournament alerts and additional details on our Discord server.
March 21, 2026
The 1819 Innovation Hub hosted its second annual Game to Career Fair, where neurodivergent gamers showcased their talents and connected with real-world career opportunities in the Esports Innovation Lab.
November 20, 2025
The University of Cincinnati unveiled a professionalism basics class in the school’s Esports Innovation Lab to teach information technology students the skills to land co-ops and internships.
August 15, 2025
Not sure what the 1819 Innovation Hub is or why it matters to you? We’ll explain how incoming Bearcat students and staff can learn, enjoy and innovate in the space.
