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.