Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Team: Ball State Cardinals
Head Coach: James Whitford
Team Mascot: Charlie Cardinal
Year Opened: 1992
Capacity: 11500
City / State: Muncie / Indiana
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Ball State Cardinals vs Indiana State Sycamores
Rival Team: Indiana State Sycamores
While Ball State and Indiana State haven’t met on the gridiron since 2014, the rivalry between the two is still alive and well on the hardwood. The rivalry between the two goes back to 1922 making it the oldest in Cardinals history, so don’t miss it when the Sycamores come to Muncie.
Ball State Cardinals vs Valparaiso Crusaders
Rival Team: Valparaiso Crusaders
Similar to Indiana State, the Cardinals have a long running rivalry with in-state Valparaiso. The Cardinals and Crusaders have been rivals since 1925 and were conference rivals from 1925 to 1969. There have been many hard fought contest between these two Hoosier state rivals over the years, so make sure to be in attendance when Ball State and Valparaiso square off.
Ball State Cardinals vs Butler Bulldogs
Rival Team: Butler Bulldogs
There are a lot of bragging rights on the line when former conference rivals Ball State and Butler get together. The two teams were members of the same conference from 1925 to 1947 and from 1950 to 1969. You won’t want to miss it when the Cardinals and Bulldogs meet as you’ll be in for a treat.
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Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Team: Ball State Cardinals
Head Coach: James Whitford
Team Mascot: Charlie Cardinal
Year Opened: 1992
Capacity: 11500
City / State: Muncie / Indiana
