Loyola Esports Facility
Investing in the Student Experience
Over the past few years, student participation and interest in esports/online gaming
at Loyola has grown significantly. We want to build a dedicated esports and gaming
facility at the Fitness and Aquatic Center to support this growing affinity group
on campus. The University's goal is to provide our students with the best possible
college experience, and support for student interest is a top priority.
Investment in esports will give students more opportunities to pursue their passions
while on campus and significantly elevate the institution's reputation. Loyola stands
out as one of only three Jesuit institutions to offer an official esports club, which
is overseen by the Department of Recreation and Wellness. This differentiator makes
Loyola more attractive to prospective students who want to compete at the highest
level in online gaming. Additionally, partnerships between the esports community and
the computer science and information technology departments provide unique opportunities
for students pursuing a technology career.
Esports is one of the fastest-growing activities in the world. Industry analysts estimate
that over 2 billion people worldwide play or watch esports. The "Trends in Collegiate
Esports" report shows more than 200 current collegiate programs and 80% of all official
esports programs have a dedicated facility.
The necessary next step to support our students, encourage growth in esports at Loyola,
and stand out amongst our peer institutions is to invest in a Loyola Esports facility.
Learn more about Esports at Loyola
Loyola Esports at a Glance
- Founded in 2019
- More than 200 active club members and 400 student participants (10% of undergraduate population)
- 10 competitive teams across four games
- Member of the Eastern Collegiate Athletics Conference (ECAC)
- Visit the Loyola Esports club website
Facility Project
- $250,000 estimated total cost
- Facility upgrade of existing Fitness and Aquatic Center space:
- 24 gaming stations
- 2 showcase stations
- 2 lounge areas
- 30+ unique naming and recognition opportunities for supporters
Support Loyola Esports
Investment in the Loyola Esports facility will bolster competitive success, sponsorships, career development, diverse programming, as well as student recruitment, engagement and retention.
To learn more about the Esports facility project or giving levels, please contact Brian M. Schultz, '14, MBA '20, director of development, at 410-617-5145 or bmschultz@loyola.edu.
To make a gift online, visit Loyola.edu/give. Select "Other" for the fund and write in “Esports” or Esports Facility”