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Community. Competition. Academics.

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

Hours of Operation

Hours of operation
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


Esports Innovation Lab

1819 learning lab

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:

  • 40 high-end gaming stations
  • Esports community lounge
  • 1819 broadcast booth
  • Private Esports competition room
  • Conference room meeting space

Go Further With UC Esports

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.

Video game titles:

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

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.


Connect With UC Esports

We host a wide range of special events at the 1819 Esports Innovation Lab. Contact moserpa@ucmail.uc.edu for more information.

Follow Us on Social Media

Connect with the UC Esports community! You’ll find tryout information, tournament alerts and additional details on our Discord server.


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Contact Esports

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Gianna DiMona

Coordinator, Esports Lab

513-556-GAME