United Wireless Arena

The United Wireless Arena is a multi-purpose venue in Dodge City, Kansas. The arena sits adjacent to the Boot Hill Casino is connected to the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center. The United Wireless Arena and the Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center are both managed by VenuWorks.

United Wireless Arena
Former namesDodge City/Ford County Events Center (planning/construction)
Location4100 W Comanche St
Dodge City, KS 67801-8109
OwnerCity of Dodge City & Ford County
OperatorVenuWorks
Capacity5,300
Construction
Broke groundOctober 27, 2009
OpenedFebruary 17, 2011
Construction cost$41.5 million
ArchitectSink Combs Dethlefs
Project managerInternational Coliseums Company
General contractorJE Dunn Construction
Tenants
Dodge City Law (CPIFL/CIF) (2014–17)
KSHSAA Basketball Playoffs
Southern Plains League

It was originally known as the "Dodge City/Ford County Events Center"[1] before United Wireless purchased the naming rights to the facility in 2010.[2]

The conference center is one large space (7,200 sq feet) that can be subdivided into 6 separate areas. The arena has a seating capacity of 5,300 spectators.

The arena became home to the Dodge City Law of the Champions Indoor Football league from 2014 until 2017.[3] The arena hosts sporting events (KSHSAA State Volleyball & Basketball tournaments, NJCAA Basketball playoffs, MMA Wrestling matches) along with music concerts, comedians, beauty pageants, family fun events like Harlem Globetrotters and more!

References

  1. "Encore Facility Management Contracted as Management Company for $41.5 Million Multi-Purpose Events Center in Dodge City, Kansas" (Press release). Tempe, Arizona: Global Entertainment Corporation. Business Wire. November 30, 2009. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  2. "Dodge City Special Events Center to be named United Wireless Arena". Dodge City Daily Globe. GateHouse Media. November 5, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  3. Bluhm, Roger (April 18, 2015). "Staff does heavy arena lifting". Dodge City Daily Globe. Dodge City, KS: GateHouse Media. Retrieved April 19, 2015.


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