FAQ
Common Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before your first visit — or your fiftieth.
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General
THE BASICS
Sanctum Esports Cafe is located at 1113 East Carson Street, Suite 3, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Southside — easily accessible and central to the local gaming community.
Thursday–Friday: 3PM–Midnight. Saturday: 3PM–2AM. Sunday: 3PM–10PM. Note: we are not currently open to the public full-time — these are planned hours for future dates. Check our events calendar for current open days.
While we're built around the Fighting Game Community (FGC), we welcome all competitive gaming. Expect regular Street Fighter 6, Tekken, and Guilty Gear tournaments, alongside community nights, casual meetups, and special events for other esports titles.
Sanctum is equipped with high-refresh monitors, lag-free connections, custom built arcade cabinets, and high-end consoles. Bring your own controller or fightstick, or rent one of ours (ID deposit required).
We have vending machine snacks and drinks, baked goods, and coffee. Water coolers are available for free refills. We are BYOB with a valid ID. We do not serve made-to-order food or have a full kitchen.
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Pricing & Access
PASSES & MEMBERSHIPS
We offer day passes ($15) and monthly memberships ($45). Thursday Casuals are a discounted $5 entry — and that $5 can be applied toward a monthly membership. Tournament game fees ($5 per event) are separate and go directly to prize pools.
Register via Start.GG at start.gg/PGHSanctum. Walk-in registrations are welcome for most events, but we recommend signing up early to secure your spot. Registration closes 1 hour before each event.
The monthly membership does not include tournament game entry fees ($5 per tournament). Those fees go directly to the players in the form of prize pool contributions plus the venue's pot bonus.
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Community
JOINING THE FGC
Absolutely. Sanctum is a place for all skill levels. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned player, you'll find a welcoming community ready to help you learn and grow. There's no better way to improve than to play in person.
Follow us on X at @sanctumcafe for the most recent updates. You can also check our events page and the Start.GG page for upcoming tournament registrations.
Reach out via our contact form, email us at info@sanctumesportscafe.com, or call (412) 230-4099. For tournament admin questions, email admin@sanctumesportscafe.com.