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Chicago's next gaming destination5221 W Lawrence Ave · Chicago, IL
The next level starts here

YOUR GAME.
YOUR ARENA.

More than a gaming café. A space built for serious play, unforgettable competition, and the community that makes gaming legendary.

42GAMING STATIONS
CHICHICAGO · ILLINOIS
DEC '26COMING SOON
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01 / Meet the arena

NOT JUST
A GAME.
A CULTURE.

Welcome to LOBBY Esports, a gaming destination being built in Chicago. We're bringing high-performance hardware, an electric atmosphere, and players of every skill level under one roof.

01 Built for high-performance gaming
02 Designed for squads and solo players
03 A home for competitive events
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02 / The setup

BUILT TO WIN.

Every detail matters. We're planning an immersive environment designed to make every session count.

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HIGH-END PCs

42 planned performance-focused gaming stations built for responsive competitive play.

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COMPETITIVE PLAY

Find your squad, sharpen your skills, and step into the action.

03
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COMMUNITY FIRST

A local space for gamers to connect, compete, and belong.

03 / What you'll play

PICK YOUR GAME.

Your next clutch, comeback, or last-minute winner starts here. Find your favorite, bring your squad, and make every match count.

Counter-Strike 2 cover art
TACTICAL FPS

COUNTER-STRIKE 2

Valorant cover art
TACTICAL FPS

VALORANT

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MOBA

DOTA 2

EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition cover
FOOTBALL

EA SPORTS FC 27

YOUR GAME. YOUR CREW. YOUR LOBBY.Casual sessions, competitive rivalries, and moments worth replaying.
04 / Competition

THE STAGE IS SET.

Good games create great moments. Great players create a community.

Events / Coming after launch

BRING YOUR
A-GAME.

We're designing LOBBY to be a home for tournaments, team meetups, watch parties, and community gaming nights. Dates and formats will be announced.

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
05 / Find your lobby

CHICAGO.
GET READY.

LOBBY Esports
5221 W Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

Our space is in development. Opening details and operating hours will be announced once confirmed.

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Venue and parking map for LOBBY Esports showing customer parking along W Lawrence Avenue, N Avondale Avenue, and the triangular lot east of N Laramie Avenue.

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