BUD WALTON FACTS Opened.................................... 1993 Capacity............................... 19,200 First Women’s Game.......80-68 win DePaul, Dec. 8, 1993 Record at Bud............. 360-111 (19) Collen at Bud................... 60-14 (5) Biggest Women’s Crowd...... 14,163 67-64 win over Wisconsin March 23, 1999 (WNIT title) Most Points in a Game.............. 110 vs. Providence, Nov. 16, 1998 Nickname.................The Basketball Palace of Mid-America Scoreboard.....................22 Feet Tall Four video boards 12’6”x 8’10” Named......For James “Bud” Walton co-founder of Walmart Did you know....When Bud Walton was built, it had more seats in less space than any other facility of the same type in the world.
courtside seating, electronic signage at the scorer’s table, new retractable seats in the lower level, electronic ribbon boards along the bottom of the upper deck, replacing the Razorback on the court with the classic Razorback logo and opening up the student section by converting it from chairback seats to benches. Eight suites were added prior to the 2008 season, raising the total to 47. Changes to the facility took place again for the 2011-12 season, most noticeably, a new paint scheme on the court along with some behindthe scenes updates. As captivating as the displays, museum and championship banners are hanging from the arena floor’s ceiling, the aspect of the facility demanding the most attention is spirit. Every game still produces an NCAA Tournament-type atmosphere with the exception of the crowd, which
is anything but neutral. According to Rosser International in Atlanta, when the arena was built, there were more seats in less space than in any such facility in the world. It’s no wonder the noise level can be absolutely ear-splitting.
From pre-game to post-game, Bud Walton Arena is perfectly choreographed with the band, spirit groups, lighting system, public address, scoreboard and team. Each game at Walton is a rich experience leaving Razorback fans hungry for more.
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