Events

In-person events run almost every Thursday during the semester, with online events and tournaments on some Fridays. Everything is free, and you don't need to be good at anything to come.

Club members crowded in front of a tinsel curtain at an ESA event

Events may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Follow our Discord and Instagram for the latest updates.

GeoGuessr Online Event poster

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Discord

GeoGuessr Online Event

Join us for our GeoGuessr online event hosted by our IT team at 6PM!

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League of Legends: ARAM Mayhem Tournament poster

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · Discord

League of Legends: ARAM Mayhem Tournament

Join Baruch ESA for our League of Legends ARAM Mayhem Tournament on Friday, November 6, from 7–10 PM! Compete in a double-elimination tournament open to players of all ranks, featuring a $350 prize pool! Matches will be hosted online via Discord. Registration closes November 4 at 12 PM, so make sure to sign up before the deadline! (ignore poster it’s temporary)

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Lexington Music × ESA: Halloween Open Mic Potion Mixer poster

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · LEX 12-02

Lexington Music × ESA: Halloween Open Mic Potion Mixer

Celebrate Halloween with Lexington Music and Baruch ESA! Enjoy live performances, mocktail potions, food, games, prizes, and a costume contest. Costumes are encouraged, and space is limited! 12:30 to 2:20 PM

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VALORANT Tournament poster

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · Online

VALORANT Tournament

Our Fall 2026 online VALORANT tournament, starting at 6 PM. Sign up solo or with your duo by October 10 at 11:59 PM and we will place everyone into teams. Double elimination, all ranks welcome, Baruch students only. $375 prize pool: $50 per person for 1st place and $25 per person for 2nd, paid as Amazon gift cards.

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Rhythm Games poster

Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · NVC 10-165

Rhythm Games

Rhythm games in the Newman Vertical Campus, room 10-165, from 12:50 to 2:20 PM. Play DDR, Just Dance, Taiko, and Hatsune Miku Project DIVA with fellow gamers and win prizes. Food will be served. RSVP with the form so we know how many to expect. We hope to see you there!

In-person Social
Switch Games poster

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · NVC 10-165

Switch Games

Nintendo Switch games in the Newman Vertical Campus, room 10-165, from 12:40 to 2:20 PM. Challenge your friends, meet fellow gamers and win prizes. Food will be served. RSVP with the form so we know how many to expect.

In-person Social
General Interest Meeting #2 poster

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · LEX 7-11

General Interest Meeting #2

Our second GIM of the Fall 2026 semester, in Lexington room 7-11 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM.

In-person GIMSocial
General Interest Meeting #1 poster

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · Discord

General Interest Meeting #1

Our first GIM of the Fall 2026 semester, live in the ESA Discord at 6 PM. Come get to know ESA and have fun.

Online GIMSocial
Senior Send-Off poster

Tue, May 12, 2026 · Outside the Gaming Lab

Senior Send-Off

A farewell potluck for our graduating seniors to close out the year, held during club hours. Moved up from May 14. See Discord for the latest.

In-person Social
LoL ARAM Mayhem poster

Fri, May 8, 2026 · Discord

LoL ARAM Mayhem

A League of Legends ARAM tournament with a $250 prize pool: $30 per player for 1st place, $20 per player for 2nd. Streamed live on Twitch. 6-10 PM.

Online TournamentPrize pool
Mario Kart Tournament poster

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · NVC 9-175

Mario Kart Tournament

An in-person Mario Kart tournament, open to everyone. Win Amazon gift cards: $50 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, $30 for 3rd. 12:40-2:20 PM.

In-person TournamentPrize pool
VALORANT Tournament poster

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · Discord

VALORANT Tournament

Our end-of-semester VALORANT tournament with a $375 prize pool: $50 per person for 1st place, $25 per person for 2nd. Streamed live on Twitch. 6-8 PM.

Online TournamentPrize pool
Game Day: Rhythm poster

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · NVC 9-175

Game Day: Rhythm

An in-person session built around rhythm games, DDR pads and taiko included. Food and prizes available. All skill levels welcome. 12:40-2:20 PM.

In-person Game night
Among Us Night poster

Fri, Apr 3, 2026 · Discord

Among Us Night

A casual online Among Us night hosted by our IT team. Come play and make some new friends.

Online Game nightSocial
Gaming Convention: 15th Anniversary poster

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 · NVC Cafeteria, 1st Floor

Gaming Convention: 15th Anniversary

Our biggest event of the semester, celebrating 15 years of ESA. An arcade-style experience with taiko drums, DDR with a mat, Smash Bros., and more. Play games, earn tickets, redeem prizes. Featuring The GRID, JAA, Lexington Music, and the Chess Club. 12:30-2:30 PM.

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MAR10 Day Online Event poster

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 · Discord

MAR10 Day Online Event

A Mario Day online event hosted by our IT team: Mario vs. Luigi multiplayer via Discord at 7 PM.

Online Game night
Game Day: Fighting Games poster

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 · NVC 9-175

Game Day: Fighting Games

An assortment of fighting games, from competitive games like Smash Bros. and Street Fighter to casual classics like Gang Beasts. Snacks, Red Bull, and prizes for RSVPs. 12:40-2:20 PM.

In-person Game night
Super Smash Bros. Tournament poster

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · LEX 11-03

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Our annual Super Smash Bros. Ultimate single-elimination bracket. One game, three stocks. Will you be a champion or get knocked out along the way? 12:45-2:15 PM.

In-person Tournament
General Interest Meeting #2 poster

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · Discord

General Interest Meeting #2

Our second GIM of the semester, held online via Discord from 6-8 PM.

Online GIMSocial
General Interest Meeting #1 poster

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 · LEX 11-03

General Interest Meeting #1

Our first GIM of the Spring 2026 semester. Meet fellow gamers and learn what ESA has planned. 12:40-2:20 PM.

In-person GIMSocial