Worthen Arena

John E. Worthen Arena
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Location1699 W. Bethel Avenue, Muncie, Indiana
Coordinates40°12′25″N 85°24′22″W / 40.20694°N 85.40611°W / 40.20694; -85.40611
OwnerBall State University
OperatorBall State University
Capacity11,500
Construction
Opened1992
ArchitectBrowning Day Mullins Dierdorf[1]
Tenants
Ball State Cardinals (NCAA)
Men's basketball (1992–present)
Women's basketball (1992–present)
Men's volleyball (1992–present)
Women's volleyball (1992–present)
Website
Official Site

John E. Worthen Arena is an arena on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States.[2] The arena opened in 1992 and replaced Irving Gymnasium.[3] Originally named Ball State Arena or University Arena, it was renamed Worthen Arena in honor of the former university president, John E. Worthen. The arena mainly serves as home to four Ball State Cardinals athletic teams: men's and women's basketball and men's and women's volleyball. The seating capacity is listed at 11,500 people[4] and cost $7.8 million to build.[2]

  1. ^ John E. Worthen Arena architect: Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf
  2. ^ a b Voga, Cody (2024-03-11). "Building for the Future". Ball State Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  3. ^ Forst, Dan (2017-01-20). "Worthen Arena Celebrates 25 Years". Ball State Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  4. ^ Viquez, Marc (2022-12-11). "Worthen Arena – Ball State Cardinals". Stadium Journey. Retrieved 2024-08-02.