E. A. Diddle Arena

E. A. Diddle Arena
E.A. Diddle Arena
E.A. Diddle Arena
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Location1526 Avenue of Champions
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA
Coordinates36°59′9″N 86°27′27″W / 36.98583°N 86.45750°W / 36.98583; -86.45750
OwnerWestern Kentucky University
OperatorWestern Kentucky University
Capacity7,326 (2005–present)
7,368 (2003–2005)
7,381 (2001–2003)
11,300 (1991–2001)
12,370 (1980–1991)
13,164 (1979–1980)
13,508 (1970–1979)
12,500 (1965–1970)
8,500 (1963–1965)
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundNovember 15, 1961
OpenedDecember 7, 1963
Renovated2002
Expanded1965, 1970
Construction cost$3,089,538
($30.7 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectFrank Cain
R. Ben Johnson
Tenants
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (NCAA) (1963–present)

E. A. Diddle Arena is a 7,326-seat multi-purpose arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. The arena, built in 1963, is home to the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers men's basketball team and Lady Toppers basketball and volleyball teams. It is also known as Academic-Athletic Building #1. It also holds Military Science and Physical Education & Recreation classes and offices.

  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.