Past Events

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Pawentines

Feb 14, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us at the UK Esports Lounge for "Pawentines," a heartwarming Valentine's Day event in partnership with UK 4Paws for Ability. Bring your furry friends and fellow 4Paws supporters to our state-of-the-art gaming lounge, where we've set up a special green screen photo area just for you and your pawsome pals.

Chill Out! At The Cornerstone

Jan 28, 2023

The Smash Cats, in partnership with UK Esports, will be hosting a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Major! With around 128+ registrants and a pot bonus of $300, this event will take place at the UKFCU Esports Lounge on January 28th.

Girls Who Game Celebration

Jan 21, 2023

Join us for Girls Who Game, a dynamic and empowering event that combines gaming, STEM learning, and leadership development for girls in grades 4-8. In partnership with Dell Technologies, Intel, and Microsoft, Girls Who Game provides an engaging and supportive environment for young female students to explore STEM careers and develop essential skills through gaming.

UK x Gen.G Winter Camp

Dec 19–21, 2022

Welcome to the UK & Gen.G Winter Camp, an exceptional 3-day event designed for middle school students passionate about gaming and esports! Taking place from December 19th to 21st at the Cornerstone Building, University of Kentucky, campers will participate in a day camp experience from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., with early drop-off and late pick-up options available. The cost of the camp is $300, and lunch is included for all three days, with financial assistance available for those in need.

KHSAA Esports Championship

Dec 16, 2022

Join us for the thrilling KHSAA Esports Championship, hosted by the UKFCU Esports Lounge at the Cornerstone Building on the University of Kentucky campus! This exhilarating event takes place every semester, bringing together the best high school esports teams from across Kentucky to compete for state titles in Rocket League, League of Legends, MarioKart, Smash Bros, and Madden23.

Tilt Factory

Dec 1, 2022, 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Compete for a chance to win a share of the $300 prize pool in Visa Gift Cards, generously provided by our sponsor, the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union. Don't miss out on the electrifying atmosphere of The UKFCU Tilt Factory Rocket League Tournament. Mark your calendars and join us for a night of intense competition, camaraderie, and gaming fun!

Cozy Cornerstone

Nov 18, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us for the highly anticipated Cozy Cornerstone event on November 18, 2022, at 6:00 pm, which will also serve as the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release party! Celebrate the launch of these exciting new games and embark on your journey through the Paldea region with fellow trainers in a comfortable and relaxed environment at Cornerstone.

Kick-Off Event: Mini-Bootcamp

Nov 8, 2022, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Gen.G Esports, will be hosting a free community event for middle and high school students to kick off a new esports program on campus.

Before the Madness

Oct 14, 2022, 2:00 – 9:00 PM

Before the Madness is a Big Blue Madness pre-event that is family-friendly and filled with fun activities! Join us at the Central Bank Center, Hall C for fun family activities: Petting zoo Arcade Inflatables Video Games Live broadcast of pre-event activities Bar (TIME UNDETERMINED)

Noche De Juegos

Oct 11, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

The UKFCU Esports Lounge is partnering with the Latino Student Union to promote Hispanic Heritage Month with a Noche De Juegos (Game night) event on Tuesday, October 11 at The Cornerstone. This event aims to promote Hispanic Heritage Month and the Latino Student Union (LSU) at the University of Kentucky. At the event, we will also highlight the history of LSU and the programming they’ve done for Latinx students. We will also form small groups to talk about their experience with video games and the impact gaming has on Hispanic households.

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