Gaming & Esports
UT Dallas Esports
Since joining the competitive ranks in 2018, UT Dallas has quickly established itself as one of the country’s biggest names in collegiate esports.
Our varsity esports teams here at UT Dallas consist of Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant and Smash Ultimate.
Explore Esports
The esports program at The University of Texas at Dallas provides competitive success, varsity esports teams, gaming programs and more.
More Than Just Competition
Numerous paths exist to get involved in esports, beyond the competitive teams.
Ways to get involved
- Broadcast team
- Content creators
- Events & Community
- UT Dallas Minecraft
- Esports media
Gaming Facilities
The Student Union is home to the UT Dallas esports teams, as well as the Sector 7 Energy Esports Gaming Arena.
The arena (SU 2.504) features:
- 25 state-of-the-art gaming computers for our players.
- 4 HD TVs for VOD review, livestreams and events.
- Custom RGB lighting, adjusting to the room’s current usage.
SSA Gaming Wall
The Student Affairs Gaming Wall inside the SSA is a popular spot for playing games with friends. This entertainment unit is accessible to students during regular SSA building hours under the supervision of building staff.
Controllers
XBOX XS and PS5 controllers are available for checkout with a valid Comet Card from the SSA Welcome Desk or the Games Desk located at the Gaming Wall.
Currently Available for Play
PS5 Game Titles
- Cricket 24
- Destiny 2
- EA Sports FC 24
- EA Sports WRC
- F1 24
- FIFA 23
- Final Fantasy XVI
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Gotham Knights
- Gran Tourismo 7
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Injustice 2
- King of Fighters XV
- Madden 24
- Marvels Spider-Man 2
- Marvels Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Mortal Kombat 1
- NBA 2K24
- Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 1 & 2
- Overwatch 2
- Plants vs Zombies: Neighborville
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Rocket League
- Sackboy
- Sand Land
- Sonic Frontiers
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Stellar Blade
- Tekken 7 & 8
- TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1& 2
XBOX XS Game Titles
- Batman Arkham Collection
- Cuphead
- Darksiders Genesis
- Demon Slayer – Hinokami Chronicles Deluxe Edition
- Dragon Ball Fighterz- Fighterz Edition
- EA Sports FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition
- Ghostrunner: Complete Edition
- Madden NFL 23
- Mortal Kombat XL
- NBA 2K23
- NieR Automata: BECOME AS GODS Edition
- PGA 2K23
- SEGA Classics
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Street Fighter 6 Ultimate Edition
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1&2
- Ultimate Marvel VS. Capcom 3
Into The Future
A new state-of-the-art facility opens in Spring 2025.
Building upon the rapid expansion of the esports industry and the phenomenal success of the university’s competitive esports program, a new gaming and esports center will open in spring 2025.
Introducing: Comets LANding
The Pub, inside the existing Student Union, will be renovated into a state-of-the-art esports and gaming area. The new area was recently named Comets LANding.
Features of the new area:
- Two floors, encompassing 15,000 square feet of space.
- Open to all students, regardless of skill level.
- More than 50 stations for PC gaming.
- Console gaming pods.
- Competitive esports arena with spectator seating.
- New dining concept with dedicated seating area.
- Ability to host multiple esports tournaments.
- Space to host programs like comedy nights, open mic nights, poetry slams and karaoke.
