Bud Walton Arena

Bud Walton Arena is the massive home of Arkansas Razorbacks basketball and one of college basketball's most intimidating venues. Located in Fayetteville, the arena creates a deafening atmosphere with nearly 20,000 passionate fans. The venue has been the site of numerous SEC championships and deep NCAA Tournament runs. Its scale and noise level make it one of the nation's toughest road environments.

Bud Walton Arena opened on November 29, 1993, named after Walmart co-founder James "Bud" Walton, who donated approximately $15 million. Construction took only 18 months. In its first season, the Razorbacks won the NCAA national championship and went 16-0 at home. The arena's 19,368 capacity makes it the fifth-largest on-campus arena in the United States. Bud Walton has been the heart of Arkansas basketball for over three decades.