Ruth Funk Esports Center
Must have valid Florida Tech ID.
Esports is located at the Ruth Funk Center. You will find a furnished gaming facility for competitive, club, casual and ALL campus use and entertainment. Whether a competitive or casual gamer, dropping by to support your Florida Tech esports teams, or hangout with friends during a study break- the facility will provide a fun, community atmosphere for all students to enjoy, completely FREE!
Equipment Overview:
- 60 total gaming PCs
- 36 OMEN by HP Gaming PCs
- 24 ByteSpeed Gaming PCs
- 60 Spectrum Evolution Desks
- 60 RESPAWN Gaming Chairs
- Competition stage and spectator viewing area
- Console room equipped with Xbox's, PlayStations, Switches, and Wii's
- Student Lounge
- Broadcast/Production Room
- Staff Offices
- Vending Machines
Console Room
- Three, 42 inch LG HD Flat Screen TV gaming areas
- Furnished with comfy furniture and customized Spectrum Furniture Gaming Credenzas
- Each Station is equipped with Xbox Series S (with Game Pass), Nintendo Switches (with Switch Online)
- 1 PS4 and 2 PS5s (with PlayStation Plus)
- BYO consoles are also welcome for plug-and-play!
Competitive Stage
- 12 OMEN Gaming Stations in 6 v 6 format
- LED lighting
- Projector for Spectators
- Competitive games and practices, when not in use, the stage is a first-come, first-serve area for all students to enjoy
Community Gaming Room (PC Cafe)
- 24 OMEN by HP Gaming PCs
- Two, 42in flat-screen TVs
- Great space to casually game, club practice, classes, meetings, events
2nd Floor Loft
- Two, 65 inch Samsung Flat Screens
- Nintendo Wii with various games
- Tables, Chairs, and Furniture for homework, casual hangout, or events
- Two Clear Touch boards, free for student use with HDMI connection capabilities
Production Room
- Available for club/organization use upon request and depending on esports streaming schedule. Please email esports@fit.edu for availability.
Esports Center
The center is open to all Florida Tech students. It was renovated and opened on September 7th, 2021. Take a look at our space!
Upon arrival you will be greeted at our welcome desk and operating staff. Tap your ID card on the card reader and head on upstairs for a Pantherific Game Time!
Console Room has three gaming areas dedicated for console gaming and general hangout space.
Equipped with 24 Gaming Stations for all student use and gaming. This room is also known as the "PC Cafe".
6v6 format. Users are enjoying gaming together in team and individual gaming!
Users enjoying the Esports Center.
Competitive Stage is in 6 v 5 format to accommodate all team game competitions. Designed to replicate event stage set up, the stage is a cool feature our students love. Outlined with LED lighting.
Esports Center Rules
- No food is permitted at the desks. Please eat any food in the loft space. Anyone eating at the computers will be asked to get up and move it immediately.,
- Only drinks with a lid or cap are permitted at the desks. Open cans such as sodas and energy drinks will not be allowed. You can leave it on one of the tables available in the cafe or you will be asked to throw it away.,
- Put things back where you found them! This rule applies to chair cushions, mousepads, and monitors. Please move all items back to their original position before leaving your station.,
- No excessive slamming or yelling is permitted. Slamming the desk or equipment could potentially lead to damage. We understand that gaming can lead to people being more expressive, but we ask that you behave respectfully around other players. You will be asked to leave for the night if you continue the behavior after one warning.,
- Any damage to the equipment while in your possession will be charged to your student account. Exceptions will be assessed on a case by case basis.,
- If there is no staff member at the equipment checkout desk, please wait for assistance. All equipment checkout and returns must be completed through a center staff member.