Our Esports Innovation Lab is a dynamic space where students 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 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:
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.
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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.
We host an array of special events at the 1819 Esports Innovation Lab. Please contact moserpa@ucmail.uc.edu for more information
Connect with our esports community! You can find tryout information, tournament alerts and more on our Discord.
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.
August 15, 2025
The University of Cincinnati’s Esports Innovation Lab is ready to welcome student gamers and Esports fanatics to 1819 with specialized equipment and countless ways to get involved.
May 15, 2025
High-profile employers packed UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub on May 6 to identify talent through Esports and connect them with job openings.
