Level Up in Syracuse:
Your Next ESports Destination
Discover a city powered by innovation, competition, and community. ELITE Gaming and Visit Syracuse are ready to host your next esports event.
A Winning Team: Visit Syracuse + ELITE Gaming
ELITE Gaming is Central New York’s premier esports and entertainment center, offering competitive infrastructure and community-first programming. Combined with Syracuse’s walkable downtown, hotel connectivity, and tech-savvy university presence, it’s the perfect setting for tournaments, LANs, and digital conventions.
Why Syracuse?
🎯 Central Location: Easy travel access from NYC, Boston, Toronto, and beyond.
🏨 Group-Friendly Hotels: 8,000+ rooms regionally with major brands downtown.
🎓 University Connection: Partnerships with Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, and others.
⚡ Tech Infrastructure: Fast, reliable internet and experienced event support.
🕹️ Dedicated Venues: ELITE Gaming and beyond — Syracuse’s esports scene is growing!
Spotlight Event: RetroGameCon: Spring Edition
On May 17, 2025, ELITE Gaming hosted RetroGameCon: Spring Edition, transforming its state-of-the-art esports venue into a vibrant celebration of gaming culture. The sold-out event featured special guests like voice actors Peter Jessop and Cissy Jones, alongside retro game vendors, open play stations, tournaments, live music, and cosplay contests. With flexible space, built-in tech, and on-site amenities like The Underground bar and grill, ELITE proved to be the perfect venue for a full-day convention. As RetroGameCon organizers shared, it was “a throwback celebration done right”—a shining example of how easily events come to life in Syracuse.
Let's Talk Tournaments, Events, and More!
Whether you're hosting your a championship or planning your first LAN, we're here to help.
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