Southwest Kansas' Ultimate Entertainment Hub

The United Wireless Arena is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility in Dodge City, KS. Opened in February 2011, this premier venue has become a central hub for entertainment and community engagement in Southwest Kansas. Managed by VenuWorks since its inception, the arena hosts a variety of events, including concerts, sports, family entertainment, motorsports, trade shows, rodeos, comedy tours, and community activities.

Located alongside Boot Hill Casino & Resort and Hampton Inn and Suites, the arena is part of an elite entertainment destination. With a seating capacity of 4,500, it offers versatility and world-class amenities for events ranging from live concerts and theatrical performances to hockey and skating.

Since 2011, VenuWorks has provided programming for both the Arena and the adjacent Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center, including a star-studded opening season line-up of artists. The Arena has hosted events like Miranda Lambert, ZZ Top, Willie Nelson, Mannheim Steamroller, Sesame Street Live, Disney Live, Harlem Globetrotters, Cirque de Soleil, Monster Trucks, and is home to the Southwest Storm of the Champion Indoor Football League.

Leading By Example/ Awards Achieved

Venues Today - Top 10 of 2017 Top Stops 

Facilities & Event Management magazine Prime Site Award 2016 

Facilities & Event Management magazine Prime Site Award 2018 

Facilities & Event Management magazine Prime Site Award 2019

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Event Booking & Sales

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Environmental Stewardship

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Community Engagement

Show ticket donations to local non-profits

Host of Miss Rodeo Ks Pageant

Host of LOL (Latina Outreach & Leadership)

Host of City Meetings

Host of Naturalization Ceremony

Host of Red Cross Blood Drive

Crisis Center food donations

Chamber Ambassadors (various staff)

Chamber Executive Board

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary

American GI Forum Women’s Auxiliary

Sponsors of DCHS Football

Sponsors of DCHS Baseball

Sponsors of Round Up Rodeo

Sponsors of multiple Golf Tournaments

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Executive Director

Chris Ragland

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