Operator Ball State University Capacity 11,500 Phone +1 765-285-8708 | Address Muncie, IN 47304, USA Opened 1992 Owner Ball State University | |
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Location 1699 W. Bethel Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47306 Architect Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Team Ball State Cardinals men's basketball Similar Scheumann Stadium, Emens Auditorium - Ball State, Mounds Mall, McGuirk Arena, University Arena | ||
Dmi students take the floor at worthen arena
John E. Worthen Arena is an arena on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The arena opened in 1992 and replaced Irving Gymnasium. 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 and cost $8 million to build.
Contents
Worthen Arena is also the site of other events, including concerts (seating capacity 11,500 end-stage, 8,800 270 degree end-stage, 7,200 180-degree end-stage, and 5,500 half-house), trade shows (18,700 square feet of space on the arena floor) and other special events. It features eight permanent and six portable concession stands, two permanent souvenir stands, a press room, two loading docks, and an arena lounge. It stands between 95 and 120 feet from the floor to the ceiling.
Upgrades
In 2015, a new Daktronics six-panel video board was installed above center court. As well as new scoreboards in the corners of the court. The upgrades were capped off with an upgraded court.