Bender Arena

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Bender Arena is a basketball arena in Washington, Washington, D.C., home of the American Eagles (Patriot, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1988, making it 38 years old in 2026 and seats 4,500 for basketball. It ranks 4th of 10 in the Patriot by capacity.

Arena facts

Location
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home of
American Eagles (D-I)
School
American University
Conference
Patriot
Opened
1988
Capacity
4,500
Size rank in D-I
252nd of 360

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Arenas near Bender Arena10

  1. 1NBACapital One Arena — Washington Wizards (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  2. 2D-ICharles E. Smith Center — George Washington Revolutionaries (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  3. 3D-IBurr Gymnasium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  4. 4WNBACareFirst Arena — Washington Mystics (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  5. 5D-IXfinity Center — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)6 mi
  6. 6D-IEagleBank Arena — George Mason Patriots (Fairfax, Virginia)15 mi
  7. 7D-IAlumni Hall — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)28 mi
  8. 8D-IChesapeake Employers Insurance Arena — UMBC Retrievers (Catonsville, Maryland)30 mi
  9. 9D-IPhysical Education Complex — Coppin State Eagles (Baltimore, Maryland)35 mi
  10. 10D-ITalmadge L. Hill Field House — Morgan State Bears (Baltimore, Maryland)35 mi

Questions about Bender Arena

Where do the American Eagles play home games?

The American Eagles play at Bender Arena in Washington, Washington, D.C..

How many people does Bender Arena hold?

Bender Arena seats 4,500 for basketball.

When did Bender Arena open?

Bender Arena opened in 1988.

What other arenas are near Bender Arena?

Capital One Arena is also in Washington. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.