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. 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.History
From 2005 to 2019 the facility was named the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, however in June 2019 naming rights where sold to Appalachian Wireless, as part of a 5 year, $85,000/year contract.
About
- 7,000 seat arena
- 26,000 sq. feet facility— 24,000 sq. 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
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 |
