Kenneth K.
5/29/2025
Good arena for American University. It's nothing fancy but fun to watch the AU Eagles and the prices are low for alum and community and free for students. The last game I was at was the 2022...
Bender Arena
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4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Opened in 1988, AU basketball’s home stands where Clendenen Hall once held prior sporting events and dorm rooms. The arena has hosted musical acts and political speakers like Ted Kennedy’s endorsement of then-Sen. Barack Obama. To learn more presidential campus facts, look here: http://bit.ly/qHPaPQ
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2.511 reviews
John C.
5/22/2019
Nice place for a graduation. Decent size restrooms and plenty of stadium bench seats with no backs. Not sure if they do normally but we were able to bring in Starbucks from outside as well as...
Jon L.
5/8/2016
A great location for American University Graduation. They graduate Undergrad and Graduate students on Mothers Day every year. They do a great job getting everyone in and out in an orderly way...
Matthew H.
6/7/2019
Very disappointing arena. Came here for a charity event and was dismayed at Bender Arena. They need to knock this building down and put up a real arena.
Alicia G.
4/30/2008
** 3.5 ** I have to admit it makes me giggle that AU's Bender Arena has a page on Yelp. As an alum of AU, I have been here many times and Bender has served me for a wide variety of events. These...
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