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Bender Arena
Home of the American University Eagles
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Opened: January 23, 1988
Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the American University Eagles basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. The arena, named for Washington, D.C. philanthropists, Howard and Sondra Bender, is also the primary campus venue for concerts, commencement and speakers, seating up to 6,000.

The arena's main court is named for the late former American University athletic director and coach Stafford H. "Pop" Cassell, another AU alum. Bender Arena's current main scoreboard, installed prior to the 2001-02 season, includes a 7-by-9-foot animation and video display and advertising signage for corporate sponsors. At the same time new chairback seating for the west bleachers was installed and new back-lit scorers tables surrounding the playing surface were added.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Feb 28, 2026Boston University @ American University 0 - 0
Feb 25, 2026Lehigh @ American University 0 - 0
Feb 14, 2026Army @ American University 0 - 0
Feb 4, 2026Bucknell @ American University 0 - 0
Jan 31, 2026Lafayette @ American University 0 - 0
Jan 21, 2026Colgate @ American University 0 - 0
Jan 12, 2026Navy @ American University 0 - 0
Dec 31, 2025Loyola Maryland @ American University 0 - 0
Dec 6, 2025Maryland-Eastern Shore @ American University 0 - 0
Dec 3, 2025Drexel @ American University 0 - 0