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

*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.