FAQs

📍 Where is Sanctum Esports Cafe located?

Sanctum Esports Cafe is located at 1113 East Carson Street, Suite #3, in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Southside, making it easily accessible and central to the local gaming community.

🕒 What are your hours of operation?

Thursday - Friday: 3PM-12AM

Saturday: 3PM-2AM

Sunday: 3PM-10PM

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THESE HOURS ARE PLANNED FOR FUTURE DATES.

🎮 What kind of games and events do you host?

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.

💻 What equipment and setups do you provide?

Sanctum is equipped with top-tier gaming setups: high-refresh monitors, lag-free connections, custom built arcade cabinets, and high-end consoles to ensure the best competitive experience possible. Bring your own controller or fightstick, or rent one of ours. (ID Deposit Required)

☕ Do you serve food and drinks?

No and Yes. Sanctum Esports Cafe offers a selection of vending machine snacks and drinks, baked goods, and coffee to keep you fueled while you play. We also have water coolers for free bottle refills. We are also BYOB with a valid ID presented. However, we do not serve MTO food or have a fully functional kitchen.

🎟️ Do I need a membership or pay a fee to enter?

We offer both day passes and memberships. Pricing details can be found below:
- Day Pass: $15

- Monthly Membership: $45 (Does not include game entry fees as these do not come to the venue and instead fuel the pot in addition to venue owner added pot bonuses.)

- Thursday Casuals/Discount Days: $5 Never been to a gaming cafe before? Come check us out on Thursdays for a discounted rate. Like what you see? Apply the $5 you spent to a Monthly Membership!

🏆 How do I sign up for tournaments and events?

You can sign up for tournaments via Start.GG and the Start.GG links on our website event pages. Walk-in registrations are welcome for most events, but we recommend signing up early to secure your spot. The most recent events are posted here.

📰 How can I stay updated on Sanctum news and events?

Follow our social media, newsletter, and check out news.pittsburghfgc.com for the latest updates, tournament schedules, and community highlights.

❓ I’m new to fighting games—should I still come out?

Absolutely! Sanctum Esports Cafe 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.

📧 How can I contact Sanctum Esports Cafe?

For any questions or inquiries, reach out to us on our social media platforms or via email.