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About Bender Arena
Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams at American University.
Getting there
🅿️ Parking
- Underground car park80 m · 1 min walk
- Underground car park190 m · 3 min walk
- Underground car park380 m · 6 min walk
- Multi-storey car park490 m · 8 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Bender Arena
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- Davenport Coffee LoungeCafé · coffee shop40 m · 1 min walk
- ACE SushiRestaurant · sushi100 m · 2 min walk
- True BurgerRestaurant · burger120 m · 2 min walk
- Baba's PizzaRestaurant · pizza120 m · 2 min walk
- Halal ShackRestaurant · mediterranean120 m · 2 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop130 m · 2 min walk
- The BridgeCafé · coffee shop160 m · 3 min walk
- Shemali's CafeRestaurant · lebanese410 m · 7 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Bender Arena
American University Eagles Mens Basketball15 dates- American University Eagles Womens Basketball13 dates
Army Black Knights Womens Basketball1 date
Radford Highlanders Mens Basketball1 date- Lafayette Leopards Mens Basketball1 date
- Lehigh Mountain Hawks Womens Basketball1 date
- Boston University Terriers Womens Basketball1 date
Hampton Pirates Mens Basketball1 date- Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Mens Basketball1 date
- Bucknell Bison Mens Basketball1 date
- Lehigh Mountain Hawks Mens Basketball1 date
- UMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Basketball1 date
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Bender Arena: FAQs
What's on at Bender Arena?
Bender Arena has 28 upcoming events. Next up: Harvard Crimson at American University Eagles Mens Basketball on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Where is Bender Arena?
Bender Arena is located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, DC, 20016.
How big is Bender Arena?
Bender Arena has a capacity of around 4,500.
Which hotels are closest to Bender Arena?
The closest places to stay are Vaughan Place at McLean Gardens (1.3 km), Kimpton Glover Park Hotel (2 km), and Days Inn (2.3 km).
Where can I park near Bender Arena?
Public car parks near Bender Arena include Underground car park (80 m), Underground car park (190 m), and Underground car park (380 m).
When did Bender Arena open?
Bender Arena opened in 1988.
Which teams or companies are based at Bender Arena?
Bender Arena is the home of American Eagles, American Eagles women's basketball, and American Eagles men's basketball.