Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge

The Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge, located on the first floor of the University Memorial Center, is a full-scale gaming space is outfitted with 19 Alienware gaming desktop stations, three Alienware gaming laptops, a varsity esports training area, a broadcast studio, console games and a tabletop game space.

 

The gaming lounge is open to all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty and all community members. Current CU Boulder students receive a free 10-day pass when they visit the gaming lounge for the first time.

New Buffs and summer gamers: Score big with these Gaming Lounge discounts!

  • Save 20% on a fall semester pass! Buy during new student orientation and get access to unlimited play beginning Aug. 16, 2025.
  • Fall semester passes redeemable through Jan. 7, 2026.
  • Get 30% off a summer semester pass and unlock unlimited play all summer long!
  • Summer passes redeemable through Aug. 15, 2025.

Summer and fall semester passes can only be purchased in-person at the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge (UMC West Dining).

Upcoming Events in the Gaming Lounge

Summer Hours

Monday-Saturday: 12-9 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

In observance of Independence Day, the Gaming Lounge will be closed July 3-6.

Fall/Spring Semester Hours

Monday–Wednesday: 12-10 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 12-11 p.m.
Sunday: 12-8 p.m.


Contact

Email: csigaming@colorado.edu

Location: Inside the University Memorial Center, 1669 Euclid Avenue, Room 138 (first floor), Boulder, CO 80309


Policies

To ensure the Gaming Lounge remains a positive and inclusive space, guests must follow our conduct and responsibilities guidelines.