For today’s college students, gaming isn’t just a pastime, it’s a passion, a discipline, and increasingly, a career path. What began as dorm room competitions and weekend tournaments has evolved into full-scale collegiate esports programs with varsity teams, dedicated arenas, scholarship opportunities, and national competitions. Across the country, universities are investing in esports hubs, spaces built for the next generation of competitive gamers, content creators, and tech-savvy leaders.
Step inside one of these hubs, and you’ll find many more than just rows of computers. These vibrant, high-performance environments serve as the nerve centers for university esports programs. From ultra-responsive gaming stations and immersive lighting to high-speed internet connections and integrated AV systems for streaming and broadcasting, every element has been carefully curated for peak performance and engagement. Between the high-powered PCs, dual-monitor setups, gaming consoles, broadcast equipment, and LED lighting, these rooms require serious power and cable management solutions to keep everything running smoothly and looking sharp.
This is where FSR’s Smart-Way Raceway system shines.
Designed to fit today’s working and learning environments, the Smart-Way raceway system offers a clean, efficient way to manage power, communication, and AV cabling across the floor or down the wall. Whether routed beneath chairs, between stations, or along studio walls, Smart-Way reshapes how cables move through a space, making it ideal for esports labs, arenas, and content creation zones.
This low profile, ADA-compliant system installs easily, either on top of finished surfaces like vinyl, carpet, or wood, or recessed into flooring materials such as carpet, tile, or laminate, using the included edging for a seamless look. Each 6-foot section provides ample room in separate compartments for power, data, and AV cabling, allowing it to adapt seamlessly to the ever-changing demands of an esports environment.
From setting up multiple player stations to integrating broadcast gear and wall displays, the Smart-Way raceway system keeps everything connected, without the chaos of visible wires or risky tripping hazards.
In a space where both performance and presentation matter, Smart-Way is the best of both worlds. Available in slate-grey or bright aluminum finishes, its crisp lines and ultra-low profile blend into modern design aesthetics while elevating the overall environment. It’s a solution that doesn’t just work, it looks good doing it.
Smart-Way’s thoughtful engineering ensures that form meets function at every level. Centering V-grooves make installation simple and accurate, while device box options allow integrators to drop in exactly the type of connectivity needed, whether it's electrical outlets, USB charging, Ethernet, or AV ports. The system also supports vertical integration with the Smart-Way wall raceway kit, enabling clean cable runs from the floor up the wall to screens, displays, or mounted peripherals.
The stakes are even higher for esports hubs that double as live-streaming studios. With multiple audio and video feeds running to production gear and broadcast stations, keeping cables organized is critical for function and aesthetics. The Smart-Way Raceway makes managing all that connectivity behind the scenes possible, so streamers and players can focus on their craft, not troubleshooting tech.
The growth of collegiate esports isn’t slowing down. Schools continue to invest resources into new spaces and upgrade existing ones to accommodate players, fans, coaches, and event production teams. These spaces are becoming collaborative tech playgrounds where design, engineering, and entertainment intersect. The Smart-Way Raceway system supports this evolution by offering a practical and future-ready solution for power and connectivity. It empowers campuses to build professional and polished esports environments while staying within budget and on schedule.
Whether you're creating a high-performance gaming lab, a multi-use lounge, or a live stream-ready arena, the Smart-Way Raceway is the behind-the-scenes hero that keeps the action going because, in the world of collegiate esports, a love for video games deserves a space built to match.