Step Right Up to the Empire of Play
Sydney's brightest esports carnival — 120 tournament-grade rigs, ranked leagues under the big top, and coaching clinics that turn queue anxiety into clutch confidence. Grab a stick of neon and roll in.
The Midway by the Numbers
A busy year on the floor at Little Oxford Street.
Passes for Every Kind of Player
All prices in AUD and include locker access, a welcome drink, and the run of the scalloped-canopy floor. Compare the tiers and pick your lane.
Drop-in play on any open rig, no commitment.
- Peak-hour rig access2 hrs / visit
- Ryzen 9 / RTX 4080 stationsIncluded
- 240Hz monitors & pro peripheralsIncluded
- Ranked league entryPay per event
- Coaching clinic hoursNot included
- Private team boothNot included
- Guest passes—
For the grinder chasing a ladder climb.
- Peak-hour rig accessUnlimited
- Ryzen 9 / RTX 4080 stationsIncluded
- 240Hz monitors & pro peripheralsIncluded
- Ranked league entry4 events / mo
- Coaching clinic hours1 hr / mo
- Private team boothNot included
- Guest passes2 / mo
A locked booth and coaching for your five-stack.
- Peak-hour rig accessUnlimited + booth
- Ryzen 9 / RTX 4080 stationsIncluded
- 240Hz monitors & pro peripheralsIncluded
- Ranked league entryUnlimited
- Coaching clinic hours6 hrs / mo
- Private team boothIncluded
- Guest passes10 / mo
A Look Around the Floor
From the main stage to the retro corner, here is where the Empire comes alive.
The Big Top main stage on grand final night
Rows of 240Hz battle stations, ready to queue
Coaching clinic in the mezzanine booth
Retro arcade corner with the popcorn cart
Cheers From the Crowd
Real regulars from across Sydney on their nights at the Empire.
I went from hard-stuck Gold to Diamond in one season thanks to the Tuesday VALORANT clinic. The coaches actually review your VODs frame by frame — no fluff.
Questions From the Queue
Search the common ones below — can't find it? Ring the box office.
Walk-ins are welcome on Carousel Casual whenever rigs are free, but Friday and Saturday nights fill fast. We recommend booking a rig online or by phone for anything after 6pm on weekends. Members can reserve up to seven days in advance.
The floor runs Monday to Thursday 11am–11pm, Friday 11am–2am, Saturday 9am–2am, and Sunday 10am–10pm. Grand-final nights occasionally run later — check the event board when you arrive.
Under-15s are welcome until 8pm with a guardian on site or with a signed consent form for our supervised junior sessions. After 8pm the floor is 15+, and our licensed lounge area is strictly 18+.
Absolutely. Every station has USB passthrough for your own mouse, keyboard, controller, or headset, and staff can help you plug in. Personal PCs and consoles can be set up in the BYO bays with 24 hours' notice.
Yes — the retro corner and mezzanine booths can be booked for parties, corporate nights, and launch events. Packages start at A$390 for two hours including a dedicated host who runs your tournament bracket. Email us to plan the details.
We are at 57 Little Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, a two-minute walk from Oxford Street. Kings Cross and Museum stations are both close, and the Secure Parking on Riley Street is the nearest all-night garage.
Book a Rig or Say Hello
Tell us when you want to play and which pass you fancy. The box office replies within one business day.
Find the Empire
- Phone+61 2 9281 6347
- Address57 Little Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
- Email[email protected]
- HoursMon–Thu 11am–11pm · Fri 11am–2am · Sat 9am–2am · Sun 10am–10pm
