Play Esports at NIU

Our vibrant and diverse NIU Esports community is all about play! Playing games together builds relationships, relieves stress and helps to develop emotional resilience.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gamer, we invite you to come play with us!

Open Play

Come on your own or with friends any time the arena is open to enjoy our gaming PCs and consoles. Check out our arena hours and policies for more details.

Student Club

Huskie Gaming, NIU’s student-run video game club, welcomes and teaches new members, regardless of experience and ability. The club hosts meetings, informal tournaments and even club tournaments against other college teams. Learn more about Huskie Gaming.

Varsity Esports

NIU is proud to be a founding member of the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC), an independent esports conference comprised of 14 universities and growing.

Our varsity esports program strives to cultivate talent and sportsmanship, provide college scholarships and enable pathways into the esports industry. Learn more about our varsity esports teams.