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Southern New Hampshire University opens Esports Arena

U.S. higher education institution Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has unveiled its new campus ‘Esports Arena’.

Located in the SNHU Green Center, the space will house the university’s esports players as they compete against varsity level opponents across the U.S. and Canada.

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The facility is equipped with 18 high-end gaming PC’s as well as technology to facilitate live broadcasting and streaming.

Student-athletes and university officials will unveil the space during an on-campus ribbon-cutting event today (October 8th). The event will consist of a Q&A session with SNHU esports players and coaches, as well as a live Overwatch match against New York-based Molloy College.