Banks of gaming machines host student gamers in a colorfully-lit space.

Level Up

2nd floor, Lockwood Memorial Library (North), North Campus 

Hours

All hours are Eastern Time. Hours subject to change.

Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, June 5

Day Opens Closes
Monday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Saturday Closed  
Sunday Closed  

Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 21

Day Opens Closes
Monday Closed  
Tuesday Closed  
Wednesday Closed  
Thursday Closed  
Friday Closed  
Saturday Closed  
Sunday Closed  

Monday, June 22 - Sunday, August 23

Day Opens Closes
Monday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Saturday Closed  
Sunday Closed  

Esports Arena

Esports Arena inside Level Up. Esports Arena inside Level Up.

Esports Arena. Photo by Doug Levere.

About

The Esports Arena features 52 Alienware gaming PCs with computer monitors and a four screen Jumbotron.  Six of the Alienware gaming PCs are reserved for the varsity Esports team. You may spend a maximum of 15 hours per week of game time in the Esports Arena. Gaming PCs in the Esports Arena are available on a first come first served basis. A Charge + Lock charging station is located inside the Esports Arena.

Title

Platform

7 Days to Die

Steam

A Way Out

Steam

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Steam

Aim Lab

Steam

Among Us

Steam, Epic

Apex Legends

Steam

ARK: Survival Evolved

Steam, Epic

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

Steam

Assassin's Creed II

Steam, Uplay

Assassin's Creed III Uplay
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Steam

Assassin's Creed Origins

Uplay

Assassin's Creed Revelations Steam

Assassin's Creed Rogue

Steam

Assassin's Creed Unity

Uplay

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Epic, Uplay

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Steam, Uplay

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Steam

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry Uplay

Battlefield 1

Steam

Brawlhalla

Steam, Uplay

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Steam

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Steam, Battle.net

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Steam, Battle.net

Call of Duty: Vanguard

Battle.net

Counter-Strike 2

Steam

Dead by Daylight

Steam, Epic

Destiny 2

Steam, Epic

Diablo III

Battle.net

Dota 2

Steam

Dota Underlords

Steam

Escape From Tarkov

Battlestate

ESEA

Steam

Fall Guys

Steam, Epic

FIFA 22

Steam, EADesktop

Final Fantasy XIV

Steam

Fortnite

Epic

Genshin Impact

Epic

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

Steam

Hearthstone

Battle.net

Hell Let Loose

Steam

HELLDIVERS™ 2

Steam

Heroes of the Storm

Battle.net

League of Legends

Riot

Left 4 Dead 2

Steam

Lethal Company

Steam

Lost Ark

Steam

MapleStory

Steam

Minecraft

Microsoft Store

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

Steam

New World

Steam

Omega Strikers

Steam

Overwatch 2

Battle.net

Paladins

Steam

Palworld

Steam

Path of Exile

Steam

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)

Steam, Epic

Rainbow Six Siege

Steam

Roblox

N/A

Rocket League

Steam, Epic

RuneScape

Steam

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Steam, Epic

Smite

Steam

Splitgate

Steam

StarCraft II

Battle.net

Stardew Valley

Steam

Team Fortress 2

Steam

Teamfight Tactics (TFT)

Riot

Valorant

Riot

War Thunder

Steam

Warframe

Steam

World of Tanks

Steam

World of Warcraft

Battle.net

World of Warcraft Classic Battle.net

Console Lounge

Console pods feature TVs with HDR graphics. Photo by Doug Levere. Console pods feature TVs with HDR graphics. Photo by Doug Levere.

Console pods feature TVs with HDR graphics. Photo by Doug Levere.

About

There are 8 console pods, available by reservation only. Each contains Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and the ability to hook up your own retro gaming console. You may make a maximum of one appointment per day in the console pods.

  • ASTRO's PlayRoom
  • Demon's Souls
  • FIFA 23
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • God of War (2018)
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  • NBA 2K23
  • Nier: Automata
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Mario Kart World
  • Super Mario Party
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Common Questions

Do I need a reservation to play games?

The Esports Arena (the big room with Alienware PCs) does not require a reservation. The eight console pods can be reserved via UB Navigate or by installing the Navigate app on your smartphone.

What do I need to log in?

You must log in using your complete @buffalo.edu email address and your UBITName password. You also need to use Duo two-step verification.

How can I learn more about Esports at UB?

Check out Student Life's information about Esports and the UB Student Gaming Association.

Can I suggest a game title?

What is your policy for fines and damages?

  • UB students will be charged full replacement costs for equipment that is not returned or not returned in working order.
  • Fees for equipment damaged, stolen, or lost based on current replacement cost.
  • Students will be billed through Student Accounts and the student account will be blocked until payment is received in full.
  • Privileges for use of space will be suspended until payment is received in full.

Map

Gaming PC usage is limited to 15 hours per week. 

Need more help with technology at UB?

Contact the UBIT Help Center.