William L. White Auditorium
White Auditorium | |
| Former names | Civic Auditorium |
|---|---|
| Location | 111 E. 6th Ave., Emporia, Kansas 66801 USA |
| Coordinates | 38°24′19″N 96°11′01″W / 38.4053°N 96.1835°W |
| Owner | The City of Emporia |
| Operator | The City of Emporia |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Surface | Grade 1, one-inch thick, northern hardwood maple |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1940 |
| Opened | 1941 |
| Construction cost | $613,375.17 ($13.7 million in 2024 dollars) |
| Tenants | |
| Emporia State men's & women's basketball Emporia State women's volleyball KSHSAA (volleyball - October; basketball – March) | |
William L. White Auditorium, commonly known as White Auditorium, is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Emporia, Kansas. It is home to the Emporia State University men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the volleyball team.