E. A. Diddle Arena

E. A. Diddle Arena is a basketball arena located on Western Kentucky University's campus in Bowling Green. The building holds approximately 7,300 seats arranged in a circular layout and features modern scoreboards with specialized lighting systems designed for sporting events.

The arena opened on December 7, 1963 and was named after Edgar A. Diddle, the university's legendary basketball coach. Under his leadership, the team achieved over 750 victories and became central to the institution's athletic legacy.

The arena displays memorabilia and photographs documenting decades of basketball history at Western Kentucky. Visitors can sense the sporting tradition here and understand how central the team is to campus and community life.

The arena is open to visitors during basketball games and special events, with parking available throughout the campus. Check the event schedule before visiting, as availability depends on the sporting calendar.

A 2002 renovation introduced specialized food vendors to the arena, including a unique seafood concession stand. Visitors can enjoy dishes like crab nachos and seafood sandwiches during games, setting the food offerings apart from typical sports venue fare.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: December 7, 1963

Official opening: December 7, 1963

Capacity: 7326

GPS coordinates: 36.98580,-86.45750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21