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About Western Kentucky University

Welcome to the official venue overview for Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Home to exciting college basketball, volleyball, football, and more, WKU’s campus features two primary event hubs: Diddle Arena (basketball and volleyball) and Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium (football). Whether you’re planning a game night, a concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit guidance, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your visit easy and straightforward.

Locations to note: Diddle Arena and Houchens Stadium sit on WKU’s campus at 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101. For campus logistics and shuttles, consult WKU Parking and WKU Topper Transit resources, and GO bg Transit for city-wide options.

If you’re visiting for a multi-day event or a conference, consider booking nearby hotels through our trusted affiliate partners for convenient access and reliable service. We’ve compiled practical tips on parking, transportation, and on-campus amenities to help you secure your seats and navigate game day or event schedules with confidence. For the best experience, plan ahead using the information below and check the official WKU event pages for any updates or schedule changes.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium is a 22,113-seat multi-purpose football stadium on WKU's campus (Jimmy Feix Field). Address: 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
  • E.A. Diddle Arena is a 7,523-seat multi-purpose arena on campus, home to WKU men's and women's basketball and volleyball. Address: 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
  • WKU's official campus address is 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101 (main campus).
  • Diddle Arena seating chart is publicly available as a PDF map (Diddle_Map.pdf) on WKU Athletics.
  • Parking around WKU venues includes Parking Structure 1, 2, 3 and Diddle North Lot, plus public pay lots; on-game-day transit shuttles operate from various campus lots. See WKU Parking page for details.
  • WKU Topper Transit provides campus shuttles; GO bg Transit offers city-wide public transport with a WKU student discount option.
  • Nearby hotels for visitors include options listed by WKU Conference Services (e.g., Comfort Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Drury Inn, Fairfield Inn, Hyatt Place Bowling Green, Hilton Garden Inn, etc.).
  • Notable events hosted at WKU venues include NCAA Volleyball (Diddle Arena hosted First & Second Rounds in 2019; attendance records), Sun Belt Volleyball Championships (2003, 2009, 2012), Kentucky HS Sweet Sixteen (Diddle Arena, 2001–2015), and Ronald Reagan's 1988 visit to WKU.
  • In 2008, Houchens Stadium was renamed to Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium, reflecting donor sponsorship; Diddle Arena retains its historic name.