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Book your station
Reserve a rig, console pod or the streaming studio online in under a minute. Choose your title, your seat and your block — from a quick hour to a full LAN night.
Melbourne CBD · Hardware Lane
Where Melbourne's players sharpen their edge.
StormValorArena is a competitive gaming arena built on marble, brass and 240Hz precision. Book a ranked coaching block, drop into a tournament night, or hire the studio — seven days a week in the heart of the city.
Open 7 days · 10am–late58 Hardware Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Nightly brackets · live casting
Wed–Sat on the main stage
Trusted by the local scene
12,400+
Ranked sessions played
4.9 / 5
From 800+ verified reviews
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Pro-grade battle stations
7 days
Open 10am–late, CBD
How it works
From lobby to leaderboard in four steps.
Every visit is set up so you spend your time competing, not configuring. Here is how a session runs on Hardware Lane.
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Gear up & calibrate
Arrive to a station already wiped, updated and signed in. Our floor crew helps you dial in DPI, monitor Hz and audio so your setup feels exactly like home.
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Warm up with a coach
Optional 15-minute warm-up with a ranked coach. Review VODs, drill aim routines and set one clear goal for the session before you queue.
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Compete & climb
Queue ranked, join a scrim, or enter the nightly bracket. We track your results so you can see your climb across every visit.
Inside the arena
A venue built for focus and flair.
Veined marble floors, brushed-brass fixtures and cool ultramarine lighting. Filter the gallery to explore each space.
Battle floorMain floor — 24 competition rigs
TournamentsFriday bracket under stage lights
StudioStreaming studio with acoustic treatment
Battle floorConsole lounge & team pods
TournamentsGrand final on the main stage
StudioCoaching booth & VOD review
Sessions & rates
Pick the way you want to play.
Transparent pricing in AUD, no membership required. Peak rates apply Friday and Saturday after 6pm.
Pro Rig Hourly Access
RTX-class rigs on 240Hz panels with Cherry MX boards. Peripherals sanitised between every player.
from A$14 / hour
1-on-1 Ranked Coaching
60-minute block with a Diamond+ coach in Valorant, CS2 or League. Includes VOD review and a written plan.
A$95 / 60 min
Tournament Nights
Nightly brackets Wednesday to Saturday. Cash prize pools, live casting and a spot on the venue ladder.
A$25 entry
LAN Party Bookings
Private room for up to 20 seats with dedicated fibre, catering options and a floor host for the night.
A$480 / night
Console Lounge
PS5 and Series X pods on OLED screens with couch co-op seating. Great for casual squads and party bookings.
from A$18 / hour
Streaming Studio Hire
Broadcast-ready booth with lighting, a mixer and dual-PC capture. Walk in, go live, walk out with the VOD.
A$140 / 2 hours
Player stories
The scene keeps coming back.
Real feedback from the players, teams and streamers who call the arena home.
“I went from Gold to Ascendant in a season thanks to the Tuesday coaching blocks. The VOD reviews spotted habits I never would have caught on my own.”
Priya N.
Valorant · Carlton · March 2025
Visit the arena
Book a station or ask us anything.
Drop us a message and the floor team will get back to you within a few hours during opening times. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead guarantees your seat on busy nights.
Call the floor
+61 3 9670 7193Email us
[email protected]Find us
58 Hardware Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 10am–11pm · Fri–Sat 10am–2am · Sun 11am–10pm