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About Diddle Arena

Welcome to Diddle Arena, the on-campus multi-purpose arena at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. With a capacity of 7,326 seats, this venue is home to the WKU Hilltoppers men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as volleyball. Known historically as Academic-Athletic Building #1, it remains the city’s central hub for collegiate sports, tournaments, and community events. Whether you’re a long-time fan or first-time visitor, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Explore the interactive seating map via SeatGeek to find your perfect vantage point. Diddle Arena is conveniently located at 1526 Avenue of Champions in Bowling Green, KY 42101, making it a short ride from local hotels, restaurants, and amenities in downtown Bowling Green.

Pro tips: arrive early for parking in campus structures or meters around Diddle Arena, and check WKU Parking guidance for day-of details. On game days, WKU Transit operates a shuttle from Parking Structure 3 to Diddle Arena, making access simple for fans traveling from campus garage lots. If you’re visiting for a tournament or a marquee matchup, plan ahead and secure your seats through our trusted channels. When you’re ready to extend your stay, the Bowling Green area offers reputable stays and dining experiences nearby, including Staybridge Suites Bowling Green and Jameson Inn & Suites, with Hyatt Place recently repurposed as Center Hall housing in 2025. We’ll keep you updated with affiliate partner options for convenient stays and dining as you plan your trip.

Note: For any event details such as date changes or rescheduled shows, we present information as it happens. For events with dates To Be Announced, you’ll see “Date to be announced” on the event page. For rescheduled events, we’ll include the note: RESCHEDULED from its original date to reflect the latest timing. Each date in multi-day events is treated as a standalone experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 7,326 seats (current; historically higher at various times).
  • Address: 1526 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
  • Venue type: On-campus multi-purpose arena; home to WKU Hilltoppers men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball.
  • Seating chart: Interactive seating map available (SeatGeek).
  • Parking: Campus parking structures and meters around Diddle Arena; general guidance available via WKU Parking.
  • Transit: WKU transit operates a shuttle from Parking Structure 3 to Diddle Arena on gamedays.
  • Nearby hotels: Staybridge Suites Bowling Green; Jameson Inn & Suites; Hyatt Place has been converted to Center Hall housing (2025); other options listed by WKU.
  • Notable events hosted: Ohio Valley Conference tournaments (1976, 1978, 1980–82); Sun Belt Conference tournaments; NCAA Regional Tournaments (men’s 1980; women’s regionals noted).
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; historically known as Academic-Athletic Building #1; commonly referred to as Diddle Arena.