Worthen Arena
| Location | 1699 W. Bethel Avenue, Muncie, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 40°12′25″N 85°24′22″W / 40.20694°N 85.40611°W |
| Owner | Ball State University |
| Operator | Ball State University |
| Capacity | 11,500 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1992 |
| Architect | Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf |
| Tenants | |
| Ball State Cardinals (NCAA) Men's basketball (1992–present) Women's basketball (1992–present) Men's volleyball (1992–present) Women's volleyball (1992–present) | |
| Website | |
| Official Site | |
John E. Worthen Arena is an arena on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The arena opened in 1992 and replacing the 6,600-seat Irving Gymnasium as the primary venue for Ball State basketball and volleyball programs. Originally named Ball State Arena or University Arena, it was renamed Worthen Arena in honor of the former university president, John E. Worthen. The arena mainly serves as home to four Ball State Cardinals athletic teams: men's and women's basketball and men's and women's volleyball. The seating capacity is listed at 11,500 people and cost $7.8 million to build.