Appalachian Wireless Arena

The Appalachian Wireless Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Pikeville, Kentucky. Opened in October 2005, it hosts various local concerts and sporting events for the area. +more The facility, which can seat 7,000 for concerts and 5,700 for sporting events, is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and managed by the City of Pikeville.

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History

From 2005 to 2019, the facility was named the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, however in June 2019 naming rights were sold to Appalachian Wireless, as part of a 5-year, $85,000/year contract.

On October 22, 2022, the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball played the annual Blue-White intra-squad scrimmage, normally held at Rupp Arena at Appalachian Wireless Arena to raise money for relief due to the 2022 Eastern Kentucky floods. The event raised over $160,000.

About

7,000-seat arena *26,000 sq. feet facility- 24,000 sq. +more foot arena floor *5,000 sq. feet of meeting room/ballroom space with sub divisible wall *Boardroom space for smaller meetings *3 Levels: event level, main concourse, upper level *5 concession stands around the main concourse level *Full Service Food & Beverage Department by Elite Catering.

Important

University of Pikeville

United Indoor Football League

2022 Eastern Kentucky floods

Kentucky Drillers

Ultimate Indoor Football League

Tenants

Club	Sport	Years Active	League
Kentucky Drillers	Arena Football	2011-2013	CIFL, UIFL
UPike Bears	Basketball	2005-present	NAIA
East Kentucky Drillers	Arena Football	2011-2012	UIFL
East Kentucky Energy	Basketball	2010-2012	ABA
East Kentucky Miners	Basketball	2007-2009	CBA