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Community. Competition. Academics.

Our Esports Innovation Lab is a dynamic space where students from all disciplines come together to learn, connect and compete.

Hours of Operation

Weekend hours may vary based on scheduled events.
Day Hours
Wednesday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.


Esports Innovation Lab

1819 learning lab

Gear up and step into the world of Esports Innovation to advance your skills in high-performance gaming setups and stream live from our studio. 

Our Esports Innovation Lab and competitive gaming facilities include:

  • 40 high-end gaming stations
  • Community lounge
  • 1819 broadcast studio
  • Private competition room
  • Conference room meeting space

Go Further With UC Esports

Esports at UC is about more than gaming — it's a thriving community and a pathway for growth. Over half of our campus students identify as gamers and the Esports Innovation Lab is ideal to help them build personal connections. Students gain career-building skills through hands-on internships in the lab and connect with employers who partner with 1819.

The Esports Innovation Lab is the home of UC’s gaming community. Through hosting an abundance of events, tournaments, and camps, we are among the nations most active Esports communities.

Our thriving Esports community includes multiple competitive leagues and teams. Backed by our partnership with the Center for Student Involvement, we compete nationally at the highest levels, all while using our top-of-the-line facility.

Game Titles:

  • Apex Legends
  • Call of Duty 
  • Fortnite
  • Hearthstone
  • League of Legends
  • Overwatch
  • Rocket League
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Valorant
    ... and more.

Esports at UC is about more than gaming — it's a thriving community and a pathway for growth. Over half of our campus students identify as gamers and the Esports Innovation Lab is ideal to help them build personal connections. Students gain career-building skills through hands-on internships in the lab and connect with employers who partner with 1819.


Engage With the Esports Innovation Lab

We host an array of special events at the 1819 Esports Innovation Lab. Please contact moserpa@ucmail.uc.edu for more information

Follow Us on Social

Connect with our esports community! You can find tryout information, tournament alerts and more on our Discord.


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Contact Esports

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Gianna DiMona

Coordinator, Esports Lab

513-556-GAME