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
Metrics
Seats
Events per year
Annual Visitors
Services
Feasibility Study
Pre-Opening & Construction
Full-Service Facility Management
Operations
Accounting & Financial Services
Event Booking & Sales
Event Management and Operation
Food & Beverage Operations
Venue Branding & Marketing
Capital Development
Human Resources
Environmental Stewardship
Emergency Planning
Venue Safety & Security
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
Executive Director
Chris Ragland
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