University Arena (Western Michigan University)
In 1994, University Arena went through a major renovation, adding 20,900 square feet (1,940 m) to bring the total to 114,900 square feet (10,670 m). The renovation included rotating the playing surface 90 degrees and reducing the seating capacity from over 10,000 to 5,421.
Before the basketball team moved into Read Fieldhouse, WMU played at Oakland Gymnasium from the 1938–39 season through the 1956–57 season.
In addition to hosting WMU basketball games, the arena also hosts high school basketball games between Kalamazoo Central and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix high schools twice a year as a neutral site.
The Zoo
University Arena is home to The Zoo, Western Michigan's student section for basketball games. Formerly known as the Bronco Brigade, The Zoo was formed in 2003 and officially named in 2004.