Bruins Esports & Gaming Lounge
Presented by Alienware
The Bruins Esports & Gaming Lounge Presented by Alienware is a multi-use gaming space located on A-level of Ackerman Union, next to the post office. The lounge is outfitted with 30 Alienware gaming desktop stations and 3 console stations, each equipped with an Xbox S, PlayStation 5, and a Nintendo Switch 2.
The lounge is open to the public, and is reservable for special events, club meetings, and camps. The space will also host esports intramurals, workshops, and courses centered around game design and game production.
How to Use the Bruins Esports & Gaming Lounge
The BEGL is open to UCLA affiliates and the general public.
- For PC: Choose an open PC and make an account or login.
- Pay for hours via the available pricing packages directly on the PC, select a game, and play!
- For Console: Check-in with the front desk. Please bring your Bruin ID for console rentals.
Equipment & Gaming Stations
Alienware Aurora R16 Desktops
- 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900F
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32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s
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NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 4070
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1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor
- 25-inch HD monitors
- 360Hz Refresh Rate
Console Stations
- 8 Total
- Specs: 3x Xbox Series X, 3x PlayStation 5, 2x Nintendo Switch 2
Games & Experience
Popular Titles:
- VALORANT
- League of Legends
- Overwatch
- Fortnite
- Counter-Strike 2
- Rocket League
- Minecraft
- Marvel Rivals
- Roblox
Available Xbox/PlayStation/Nintendo Switch 2 Titles.
Please note that most games require you to log in with your own personal account, such as Steam, Riot, Epic Games, Battle.net, or another supported launcher.
Experiences Offered:
- Drop-in play
- Intramural Esports
- Watch Parties and streaming events
- Workshops and student-led programming
- 8-week courses on game development topics
- Summer Camps
- Reservations & collaborations
More Information
Reservations
To request a quote for the Bruins Esports & Gaming Lounge, please complete our Reservation Form.
Reservation requests must be submitted at least 10 business days before the event date to begin the review process. We strongly recommend submitting requests at least 25 business days in advance to allow enough time for review, coordination, and confirmation.
Pricing
Review PC and Console Pricing Below
PC
Campus Affiliate Pricing (verify your BruinCard with front desk staff):
- 1 hour: $5
- 3 hours: $14
- 5 hours: $21
- 20 hours: $75
- 2 hours before closing: $5 (not available for Summer)
1 Quarter*: $199 (unlimited hours, expires on last day of academic quarter, only available during first 2 weeks of quarter).
Summer Sessions*: Unlimited hours, $199 for Session A + C. Unlimited hours, $120 for each Summer Session (A or C).
Public Pricing:
- 1 hour: $6
- 3 hours: $17
- 5 hours: $25
- 20 hours: $90
- 2 hours before closing: $6
Only available during the Summer:
- Summer Sessions*: Unlimited hours, $199 for Session A + C. Unlimited hours, $120 for each Summer Session (A or C).
Consoles
- 1 hour: $5
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Each additional controller/hour: $2.50
Upcoming Events
Events:
TBA
Policies
- No personal streaming is allowed in the space.
- UCLA Recreation Community Expectations
Refund Policy
All previously purchased game time passes expire at the start of every new academic quarter.
All sales are final. Refunds are not offered for unused or partially used time, including quarter passes, except in the limited case below:
- Duplicate purchase made within 24 hours where no time has been activated/used.
- A mistake that is reported immediately, e.g. purchassed PC time but meant to purchase console time or vice versa
- Eligible technical failure (1-Hour Pass / Until Close Pass only): If a technical issue prevents gameplay and BEGL staff cannot resolve it by moving you to another available station, a refund may be issued only for a 1-Hour Game Pass or Until Close Pass.
No refunds will be issued for technical issues on any other pass type (including multi-hour packs and quarter passes).
At staff discretion, a one-time 1-hour credit, or play extension, may be offered for negative experiences caused by:
- Lag or instability
- Hardware malfunction during play
- Non-policy disturbances
Gameplay Experience Resolution Policy
- Quarter passes and hourly time are non-refundable once purchased, except in the limited cases outlined above.
- Refunds or credits are not provided for policy violations, dissatisfaction with game selection, or personal scheduling conflicts.
- No refunds or credits will be provided for campus closures, lounge closures due to prior reservations, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances outside of our control.
Hours
Summer Hours 2026:
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Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Closed during University Holidays.
Regular Hours:
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Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Saturday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Closed during University Holidays, Open Spring Break (hours vary depending on student staffing availability)
Location
UCLA Ackerman Union, A-Level