Worthen Arena

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Worthen Arena is a basketball arena in Muncie, Indiana, home of the Ball State Cardinals (MAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1991, making it 35 years old in 2026 and seats 11,500 for basketball. It ranks 2nd of 12 in the MAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, about 48 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Muncie, Indiana
Home of
Ball State Cardinals (D-I)
School
Ball State University
Conference
MAC
Opened
1991
Capacity
11,500
Size rank in D-I
64th of 360

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Arenas near Worthen Arena10

  1. 1G LeagueRiverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile — Noblesville Boom (Noblesville, Indiana)31 mi
  2. 2NBAGainbridge Fieldhouse — Indiana Pacers (Indianapolis, Indiana)48 mi
  3. 3D-IHinkle Fieldhouse — Butler Bulldogs (Indianapolis, Indiana)48 mi
  4. 4D-IJames T. Morris Arena — IU Indy Jaguars (Indianapolis, Indiana)48 mi
  5. 5D-IMillett Hall — Miami RedHawks (Oxford, Ohio)59 mi
  6. 6D-IHilliard Gates Sports Center — Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (Fort Wayne, Indiana)64 mi
  7. 7D-IUniversity of Dayton Arena — Dayton Flyers (Dayton, Ohio)71 mi
  8. 8D-INutter Center — Wright State Raiders (Fairborn, Ohio)78 mi
  9. 9D-IMackey Arena — Purdue Boilermakers (West Lafayette, Indiana)81 mi
  10. 10D-IFifth Third Arena — Cincinnati Bearcats (Cincinnati, Ohio)86 mi

Questions about Worthen Arena

Where do the Ball State Cardinals play home games?

The Ball State Cardinals play at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana.

How many people does Worthen Arena hold?

Worthen Arena seats 11,500 for basketball.

When did Worthen Arena open?

Worthen Arena opened in 1991.

What other arenas are near Worthen Arena?

Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is about 48 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.