E. A. Diddle Arena

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E. A. Diddle Arena is a basketball arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, home of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (CUSA, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1963, making it 63 years old in 2026 and seats 7,326 for basketball. It ranks 4th of 10 in the CUSA by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, about 197 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Home of
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (D-I)
School
Western Kentucky University
Conference
CUSA
Opened
1963
Capacity
7,326
Size rank in D-I
157th of 360

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Arenas near E. A. Diddle Arena10

  1. 1D-IAllen Arena — Lipscomb Bisons (Nashville, Tennessee)59 mi
  2. 2D-ICurb Event Center — Belmont Bruins (Nashville, Tennessee)59 mi
  3. 3D-IGentry Complex — Tennessee State Tigers (Nashville, Tennessee)59 mi
  4. 4D-IMemorial Gymnasium — Vanderbilt Commodores (Nashville, Tennessee)59 mi
  5. 5D-IF&M Bank Arena — Austin Peay Governors (Clarksville, Tennessee)60 mi
  6. 6D-IHooper Eblen Center — Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (Cookeville, Tennessee)74 mi
  7. 7D-IMurphy Center — Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)77 mi
  8. 8D-IKFC Yum! Center — Louisville Cardinals (Louisville, Kentucky)95 mi
  9. 9D-IKnights Hall — Bellarmine Knights (Louisville, Kentucky)95 mi
  10. 10D-IFord Center — Evansville Purple Aces (Evansville, Indiana)95 mi

Questions about E. A. Diddle Arena

Where do the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play home games?

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

How many people does E. A. Diddle Arena hold?

E. A. Diddle Arena seats 7,326 for basketball.

When did E. A. Diddle Arena open?

E. A. Diddle Arena opened in 1963.

What other arenas are near E. A. Diddle Arena?

Allen Arena in Nashville is about 59 miles away. 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.