Welcome to the Arena!

Rowdy's Esports Arena logo with red and blue River Hawk head.

Welcome to Rowdy's Esports Arena, the latest major edition to University Crossing! Sporting high-tech architecture and 50 brand new, custom-built personal computers (PCs), our arena is home to PC gaming on campus! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or simply looking to hang out and game in a low-stakes environment, Rowdy's Esports Arena welcomes you with open arms. Located underneath the River Hawk Shop, we encourage you to come check us out in person or visit us on our Rowdy's Esports Discord!

Hours of Operation

Spring 2026

  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.*
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.*
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.*

*These hours are subject to change based on programming, technology maintenance, holiday closures and weather-related incidents.

Amenities and Offerings

In addition to our gaming PCs, we also offer a range of other services and amenities available to students, including, but not limited to:

Rowdy's Esports Arena design mockup featuring people, tables and computers.

A visualization of Rowdy's Esports Arena.

  • Console gaming stations (Nintendo Switch 2, XBox Series X, PlayStation 5)
  • Lounge area for meet ups and hang outs
  • PC peripherals, console peripherals, and console games you can rent for free
  • A live-broadcast room for tournaments, events, and general use
  • A team room for video-on-demand (VOD) reviewing
  • Mounted TVs to watch current and past tournaments
  • Comfortable perimeter seating for tournament audiences and general use
  • Low, ambient lighting for comfort
  • On-site restrooms

Varsity Esports Teams

UMass Lowell varsity esports teams are in the works!

If you're a prospective student interested in playing varsity esports at UMass Lowell, please fill out this Prospective Student Esports Interest Form.

If you're a current UMass Lowell student interested in joining a varsity esports team, please fill out this Current Student Esports Interest Form or contact us on Rowdy's Esports' Discord!

Equipment Specifications

Our custom-built personal computers (PCs) utilize some of the newest graphics cards and processors from NVIDIA and Intel that are currently on the market. Rowdy's Esports Arena features two main PC builds: A varsity and recreational build, both of which are available for casual use when our esports teams aren't practicing in the arena. There are currently 12 varsity and 38 recreational builds for a total of 50 PCs available for use. The specifications of both are detailed below:

Alienware Area-51 Gaming PC, standing upright, with a small Alienware logo on the front.

Alienware Area-51 AAT2250

Varsity PC

Alienware Area-51 AAT2250 - Custom Configuration

  • Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285 (20-Core, 76 megabyte (MB) Cache, 1.9 - 5.6 gigahertz (GHz))
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 32GB GDDR7
  • Memory: 64GB Dual Channel DDR5 XMP (2x 32GB) at 6400 megatransfers per second (MT/s)
  • Storage: 1 terabyte (TB) NVMe M.2 PCle Gen4 solid-state drive (SSD)
  • Power Supply & Cooling: 1500 watt (W) Platinum Rated ATX12VO power supply unit (PSU), 240 millimeter (mm.) Liquid-Cooled Central Processing Unit (CPU), Tempered Glass Side Panel
  • Networking: Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2, 320 hertz (Hz) multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), 802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 gaming computer.

Alienware Aurora ACT1250

Recreational PC

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 - Custom Configuration

  • Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F (20-Core, 66MB Cache, 1.8 - 5.3 GHz)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 12GB GDDR7
  • Memory: 32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) at 5200 MT/s
  • Storage: 1 TB NVMe M.2 PCle SSD
  • Power Supply and Cooling: 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Air-Cooled CPU, Clear Side Panel, Cooling Fan
  • Networking: Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2, 802.11ax), Bluetooth
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Monitor: Alienware AW2725DM

  • Resolution: Quad high definition (QHD) (2560 x 1440)
  • Panel: Fast in-plane switching (IPS)
  • Refresh Rate: 180 Hz
  • Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync + NDIVIA G-SYNC Compatible + VESA

Mouse: Logitech G203 Wired

  • Height: 4.59 in. (116.6 mm.)
  • Width: 2.45 in. (62.15 mm.)
  • Depth: 1.50 in. (38.2 mm.)
  • Weight: 3.00 ounces (85 grams)

Keyboard: Logitech Pro Mechanical

  • Height: 7.87 inches (in.) (200 mm.)
  • Width: 14.31 in. (361 mm.)
  • Depth: 6.02 in. (153 mm.)
  • Size: Tenkeyless (TKL) 75%
  • Switch Actuation Distance: 0.08 in. (2 mm.)
  • Switch Actuation Force: 1.76 ounces (50 grams)
  • Total Switch Travel Distance: 0.15 in. (3.7 mm.)
  • Report Rate: 1 millisecond (ms)

Headset: Logitech G335 Wired

  • Weight: 8.47 ounces (240 grams)
  • Drivers: 40 mm.
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
  • Impedance: 36 Ohms
  • Port: 3.5 mm.
  • Other: Adjustable straps, non noise-cancelling, flip-up-to-mute mic
Rowdy's Esports Arena check-in desk mockup, featuring a reception area with people.

A visualization of Rowdy's Esports Arena check-in desk.

Using the Arena

If you're a UMass Lowell student and want to use the arena during our open play hours, head down the stairs inside the River Hawk Shop at University Crossing and stop by the check-in desk. We'll scan your student identification (ID), rent you a mouse, keyboard, and headphones, and you can start gaming right away! PC station availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis, but even if all PCs are filled, admission to seating areas and console stations will always be available. The front desk also has PC equipment add-ons available to rent for free upon request.