Former names | Eastern Kentucky Expo Center (2005-2019) |
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Location | 126 Main Street Pikeville, Kentucky |
Coordinates | 37°28′54″N 82°30′54″W / 37.481542°N 82.515054°W |
Owner | Commonwealth of Kentucky |
Operator | City of Pikeville |
Capacity | 7,000 (concerts) 5,700 (sporting events) |
Construction | |
Opened | October 2005[1] |
Construction cost | $29 million ($45.2 million in 2023 dollars[2])[1] |
Website | |
https://www.appalachianwirelessarena.com |
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. 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.