The Metro Esports Lounge is located at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in downtown West Chester, Pa at 1 E. Chestnut St, West Chester, PA 19380.

All YMCA of Greater Brandywine members have access to the open play hours, listed below. If you'd like to sign your child up for one of the esports programs, such as monthly programs and tournaments. 

We also have community events throughout the year, if you're interested, please visit our events section to see what's happening. 

Discover the ultimate gaming experience with Member Hours — your passport to unlimited gaming, seven days a week. This benefit of your YMCA membership unlocks access to a top-tier esports and gaming facility where anyone can explore over 100 games across the latest and greatest consoles and industry-leading esports-grade PCs.

Consoles: Xbox Series X, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Games: Cycle seasonally!

Opening with games like Fortnite, Valorant, League of Legends, Roblox, Rocket League, CS:GO, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Multiversus, Smite, Fall Guys, Brawlhalla, Asphalt Legends Unite

NOTICE: Children 12 and under will have some game account restrictions

OS: Windows 10 Pro
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K
Motherboard: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA
RAM:16.0 GB
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 4060 TI
Storage: Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB

• S.T.E.A.M Learning: Esports fosters the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creativity, inspiring interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Metro Esports offers a variety of exciting and educational S.T.E.A.M programs, courses, classes, and workshops, including coding, game design, game development, computer building, animation, graphic design, broadcast engineering, content creation, and more.
• Social Development: Esports promotes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, bridging social gaps and creating strong bonds among diverse groups. It offers an outlet for team-based competition beyond traditional sports, promoting sportsmanship and a competitive spirit.
• Career Opportunities: The global esports market is projected to reach $3 billion by 2025, offering many career paths in various fields. Engaging with esports introduces children to numerous career opportunities and learning pathways.
• College and Scholarships: Over 200 U.S. colleges offer esports scholarships, totaling more than $15 million annually. In 2021, over 5,000 esports scholarships were awarded, opening doors to higher education for talented students.
• Skill Development: Participation in esports enhances hand-eye coordination, attention, visual acuity, problem-solving and strategy skills, self-confidence, and socialization.

• Monitoring: Constant staff supervision and coaching ensure a safe environment.
• Software and Hardware Safety: We utilize a combination of software and hardware for 24/7 in-game voice and text monitoring, weekly activity reports, and threat notifications for issues like online predators, bullying, hate speech, sexual content, and scams.
• Background Checks: All staff have undergone Federal background checks, state background checks, and Child Abuse Clearances.
• Health and Safety Protocols: Strict cleanliness standards and emergency procedures are in place.
• Age Restrictions: Games are age-restricted based on the participant’s date of birth and the game’s rating.

• Gaming Consoles and PCs: We provide the latest state-of-the-art gaming consoles and PCs, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Participants can sign in with their own account on PCs or use a Metro “house account” available for all gaming titles. Personal PSN, Xbox, or Nintendo accounts cannot be used on consoles.
• Equipment: All PCs are equipped with industry-leading peripherals, including a headset, keyboard, mouse, mousepad, headset stand, microphone, and webcam.
• Personal Items: Visitors may bring their own controllers or peripherals if preferred. Note that Metro or the YMCA are not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen items.