Esports Arena

HPU's Esports Arena is approximately 3,000 sf., and located downtown, on the water at Aloha Tower Marketplace. The Arena features cutting-edge gaming PCs (RTX 4080 GPUs), next gen consoles, virtual reality stations, casual seating and viewing areas, and outside viewing. As Hawaii's first esports arena, we are proud to open our doors for community and corporate events, field trips, gaming tournaments, learning and networking events and more. Reach out to book a private function, corporate event, or private party. We also sell snacks and drinks at the front desk!

The HPU Esports Arena is excited to host your next event. Past events include: Hawaii Esports State Championships in Middle and High School, the largest FGC scene and monthly tournaments in Hawaii (Smash Bros, SF, Tekken, Guilty Gear and more), League of Legends and Valorant randoms and cash tournaments, Esports watch parties, Corporate Hackathons and Cyber Defense scenarios for local vendors, Esports Summer Camps, Twitch Hawaii Community Meetup, Women in Gaming, and much more. 

IMportant information - know before you go

Check our Instagram @hpuesports, call ahead: (808) 544-0857 or join our Discord Server (Click Here) to check if we are open, ask questions, or book events! The HPU Esports Arena often holds private events, some times it's best to call ahead. We will do our best to accommodate all guests.

Customers, students, and gamers wishing to play games that require a Username or Login (Fortnite, Rocket League, Minecraft, Roblox, Apex Legends, Valorant, League of Legends) will need to use their own ID. Please come prepared by bringing your username and password for Epic Games (Epic ID - Fortnite/Rocket League), Riot Games (Valorant, League of Legends), Xbox/Microsoft, Steam, Origin (Apex Legends), Battle.net (Call of Duty, Heartstone, Overwatch) etc. The Esports Arena has a limited number of generic accounts, and will use them on a first come first served basis. 

Hours Of OPERATION - Spring 2025

• Monday - Thursday: 1pm - 10pm
• Friday: 1pm - 12am
• Saturday: 12pm - 12am
• Sunday: 12pm - 11pm

• Closed on most Major Holidays
• Occasionally closed for private events - please call ahead or check out socials to check
• Check our Instagram @hpuesports, call ahead: (808) 544-0857 or join our Discord Server (Click Here) to check if we are open, ask questions, or book events!

Costs - updated March 2025

• (Kama‘aina / Military) 1 hour - $6.00
• (Kama‘aina / Military) 2 hours - $10.00 ($5.00/hr.)
• (Kama‘aina / Military) 4 hours - $15.00 ($3.75/hr.)
• (Kama‘aina / Military) 10 hours - $25.00 ($2.50/hr.)
• The below prices are for the general public. We also offer HPU Discounts.
• 1 hour - $7.00
• 3 hours - $18.00 ($6.00/hr.)
• 6 hours - $24.00 ($6.00/hr.)
• 10 hours - $30.00 ($3.00/hr.)
  
• HPU Students (fully enrolled) will be credited 7 hours per week for gameplay during Fall/Spring Semester. Students are given 24 hours for Summer. Students are free to use the facilities anytime during operational hours, and may purchase additional gameplay time for a discount at the front desk.
• Follow us on Instagram! @hpuesports
• ** Please note: Time/prices are per person. Time passes may not be split between accounts. Prices are subject to change**

PARKING VALIDATION

 * Validated parking w/ any purchase over $5 for all HPU Esports Arena guests

• 1 hour - Free
• 2 hours - $2.00
• 3 hours - $4.00
• 4 hours - $6.00
• 5 hours - $8.00
• 6 hours - $10.00

Parking is also available at Topa Financial Center and Harbor Court. These garages are not maintained by HPU Security. They offer a flat rate of $5 all day Saturday and Sunday, and after 5pm Friday. This may be a good option for event attendees expecting a longer stay.

gamers party packageS 

• Please email Esports at esports@hpu.edu for event and party inquires. We offer custom packages, rental arrangements, reservations and more. The HPU Esports Arena is the perfect venue for your next event or tournament.
• Birthday Party Pack (SAMPLE) :
  • Baseline Price = $400 for Four Hours
  • Ten (10) Players (May add up to five additional players to the party for $20/player)
  • One (1) Private Event Room
  • Usage of Gaming Equipment
  • Usage of Arcade Style Cabinets
  • Dedicated Technician
  • Lighting and Digital Signage Upon Request* (restrictions apply)

full arena rentAL

• Full Arena Rental are on case by case basis. Starts at $250/HR w/ four hour rental 
  
  • Dedicated Esports Technician
  • Twenty Five Gaming Computers
  • Nine (9) Large Flat Panel LCD TVs
  • Two (2) Xbox Series X
  • Two (2) Playstation 5
  • Three (3) Nintendo Switches
  • Two (2) Private Meeting Rooms: 2 Large Screen TVs with Computers
  • Lounge Areas - couches, high tops, tables, chairs and multiple viewing areas
• For pricing and to book a full arena rental, please contact us at: esports@hpu.edu
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RULES FOR MINORS AND UNATTENDED MINORS

• Minors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the HPU Esports Arena, they cannot be left unattended.
• All Minors must have a Minor Consent and Waiver Form on file.
• Minors between the ages of 16-18 years of age are permitted in the Arena without an accompanying adult but must comply with all Arena rules.
• Minors between the ages of 13 – 15 years of age, may only be left unattended under the terms and conditions outlined below.

A parent/guardian is required to sign them in upon arrival or complete our virtual check-in process with valid photo identification. Virtual check-in is only an option for customers who have completed our Minor Consent and Waiver Agreement

The minor’s stay is limited to 4 hours, and they are permitted in the Arena until no later than 9 PM without a parent or guardian.

If a minor aged 13-15 leaves the arena they will need a parent/guardian to sign them in again upon their return. 

Under no circumstances will the Arena be responsible for any unaccompanied minor once they leave the Arena.

contact us

• Phone: (808) 544-0857
• Esports Email: esports@hpu.edu

FOLLOW us oN

• Twitch: HPU_esports
• Instagram: @hpuesports