Esports Events

The Saint Louis Science Center is excited to showcase its first competitive gaming team, the Saint Louis Science Center ROAR! If you enjoy playing Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, Fortnite, or Mario Kart competitively, then this team is for you! Our ROAR team will play against gamers from local and national YMCA partners. Participants will be provided with in person esports education and practice on Mondays each week. All competition will take place virtually on Tuesday through Friday from home once a week. Science Center staff will be onsite and available for troubleshooting during competition days. Competitors must have their own equipment, a reliable internet connection, and updated versions of the game.

Games offered include: Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, and Mario Kart.

Do you want to compete on the team without the in-person requirement on Mondays? ROAR Virtual has all of the benefits of the full ROAR participants, but you do would not have access to the Monday’s onsite practice or education.

ROAR starts on Monday, April 1 and ends on Friday, May 24.

 
Questions can be directed to esports@slsc.org.

Note that all competitors should have an account on Discord.

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Locally, the St. Louis region has seen a tremendous growth in esports programs and opportunities. The Science Center has partnered with local organizations, high schools, and colleges to provide our community with the opportunity to compete consistently in structured events. Most notably, the Science Center is partnered with the Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation (MOSEF) to provide high school students with supplemental competitions. Through this partnership, the Science Center provides scholastic competition opportunities in our Show Me Showdown Series of events. These events are open to individuals in middle school and high school. Participants must be part of a traditional esports team at their school during the school year. Summer opportunities are less restrictive, allowing students to participate with other students from outside of their school.

In addition to our scholastic opportunities, the Saint Louis Science Center offers the general public opportunities to participate in events and competitions on a regular basis. These events are typically free and include popular titles, such as Super Smash Bros. Fortnite, and Rocket League. Our general community competitions are open to all skill levels and most ages. These competitions and events are built to bring passionate gamers together and allow members of our community to meet gamers from across the region. These events also include opportunities to learn about esports broadcast, production, and other important areas of the industry.

The Science Center also plays host to many local community events, where individuals can connect with industry professionals, and learn about topics they are passionate about. These community events allow individuals to explore career opportunities in the gaming and esports industries. Most of our events are streamed live on Twitch (@STLScienceCenter). Individuals interested in learning more can email our esports team at esports@slsc.org or join our Discord.

Games include Fortnite™, Super Smash Bros™, Rocket League™, Madden NFL™, Valorant™, Mario Kart™, NBA 2K™ and Just Dance™.

Rent Our Esports Arena!

Our esports arena can be all yours during a private session! Bring your group out to enjoy the luxuries of high end gaming. We have everything you need, including experienced staff to make your event memorable. With 20 gaming PCs and 8 Nintendo Switches, we can customize the event to include a tournament or just game casually with your party. This experience is perfect for groups looking for team building opportunities or groups looking to celebrate a special occasion. All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in our program. Our experienced staff can also discuss the technologies, software, and processes found in the gaming and esports industries!

Details:

• Cost: 1st hour – $200, 2nd hour – $150, 3rd hour – $100, each hour after $50.
• People: Up to 30 people (Not all games are available for all 30 people)
• Equipment: 14 Gaming PCs, 6 Xbox Consoles, 4 Nintendo Switch Consoles, Shoutcasting Setup
• Games: Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Just Dance, Fortnite, Rocket League, Apex Legends, Valorant, League of Legends, NBA 2K, Madden, Forza 7
• Food and Beverage: Food and beverage options available for an additional cost
• Availability: Thursday through Monday from 9:30a to 5:30p

We can assist with streaming your event online!

Want a full educational program as well? Contact us!