University Arena

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University Arena is a basketball arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan, home of the Western Michigan Broncos (MAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1957, making it 69 years old in 2026 and seats 5,421 for basketball. It ranks 10th of 12 in the MAC by capacity.

Final season before move to Kalamazoo Event Center (2027). The closest NBA arena is United Center in Chicago, about 112 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Home of
Western Michigan Broncos (D-I)
School
Western Michigan University
Conference
MAC
Opened
1957
Capacity
5,421
Size rank in D-I
209th of 360

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Arenas near University Arena10

  1. 1G LeagueVan Andel Arena — Grand Rapids Gold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)47 mi
  2. 2D-IPurcell Pavilion at Edmund P. Joyce Center — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)53 mi
  3. 3D-IBreslin Student Events Center — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)64 mi
  4. 4D-IHilliard Gates Sports Center — Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (Fort Wayne, Indiana)86 mi
  5. 5D-ICrisler Center — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)92 mi
  6. 6D-IAthletics–Recreation Center — Valparaiso Beacons (Valparaiso, Indiana)95 mi
  7. 7D-IMcGuirk Arena — Central Michigan Chippewas (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)99 mi
  8. 8D-IGeorge Gervin GameAbove Center — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)101 mi
  9. 9D-IWelsh–Ryan Arena — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)109 mi
  10. 10NBAUnited Center — Chicago Bulls (Chicago, Illinois)112 mi

Questions about University Arena

Where do the Western Michigan Broncos play home games?

The Western Michigan Broncos play at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

How many people does University Arena hold?

University Arena seats 5,421 for basketball.

When did University Arena open?

University Arena opened in 1957.

What other arenas are near University Arena?

Purcell Pavilion at Edmund P. Joyce Center in Notre Dame is about 53 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.