About Us
The Pioneer Event Center is a 93,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art event center located in the heart of Weatherford, Oklahoma. The event center project was initiated by the City of Weatherford’s “Vision 2020” strategic planning process and made possible by the “Yes! Weatherford” sales tax campaign, SWOSU students, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The project broke ground in December 2011 and opened its doors for business in January 2014.
The center has a seating capacity of around 4,000 and has hosted multiple regional and state basketball tournaments, as well as postseason games for the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.
The facility was partially funded by the city of Weatherford sales tax, university students, and the University itself. The center features a top-floor VIP suite, known as the Skyview Suite, which looks over both the football field and the arena, and is used to entertain donors, hold meetings, and be used as a multifunctional suite for gameday and events.
The Pioneer Event Center has made a significant positive economic impact, with projections estimating it will draw an average of at least 25,500 visitors per year into Western Oklahoma for concerts, corporate events, trade shows, state tournaments, and much more. The activities of this state-of-the-art facility could generate annual visitors spending $870,000, making an astounding positive impact for Weatherford, Western Oklahoma, and the entire state.
It was announced on August 5, 2013, that the building would don the name of Pioneer Cellular Event Center, and the first collegiate basketball games were held on January 25, 2014. The center made its national television debut on January 28, 2017, when the Bulldog Basketball teams were selected for the NCAA Division II Basketball Showcase, with both games broadcast live on the American Sports Network
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Frequently Asked Questions
900 N. Seventh Street Weatherford, OK
Animals or pets are not permitted on the premises at the Pioneer Event Center, with the exception of service animals.
There are no-bags allowed, only purses. All persons and purses are subject to search. purses that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat without blocking accessibility to other seats. All oversized purses are prohibited. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
Outside food and beverages, including bottled water, are strictly prohibited in the Pioneer Event Center at any time. Person’s violating this will be ejected.
Tickets can be purchased at the SWOSU marketing office located in the Administration Building or you can purchase them online simply by clicking on the “Events and Tickets” page. Then select “buy tickets” of your chosen event. There is handicapped seating available.
Video cameras, tripods, audio recording devices and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted inside the Pioneer Event Center during Concerts and Professional Entertainment events. Violators will be ejected
For information on catering at the Pioneer Event Center, please call 580.774.3231
The Pioneer Event Center does not provide an area to check coats or any other personal belongings. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
Elevators within Pioneer Event Center are reserved for the use of our employees, working media, disabled patrons, and select VIP ticket holders only. Disabled patrons who require the use of mobility aid or those who have limited mobility, and are unable to climb stairs are encouraged to use our elevators.
The Pioneer Event Center would like to hear about your experience at our facility. Please e-mail [email protected].
The distribution of promotional items, flyers, handbills or printed materials is not permitted without written permission from the Pioneer Event Center.
For all booking, contact Dr. Clemmons at [email protected]
We ask all guests to arrive early and travel light as you maybe subject to search. Items which are prohibited include: weapons, oversized bags and purses, outside food and beverage, cans, bottles, alcohol, drugs, laser pens, video cameras, tripods, audio recording devices and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses.
The Pioneer Event Center does not offer refunds or exchanges for any event.
For all concert and major events. Security is provided. Please call or email to verify if the event you’re attending is providing security.
Smoking or vapor is not allowed at any time on the premises of the Pioneer Event Center. Violators will be ejected.
If necessary, the Pioneer Event Center guests may bring strollers to events. However, the strollers must be collapsible and fit under your seat without disturbance. You may not leave strollers in the walkways, gates, or concourses and our staff is not responsible for strollers or other items carried.
The Pioneer Event Center offers the VIP Suite by reservation to visiting guest when available.
Each ticket includes all applicable sales taxes. In addition, each ticket will be charged a Facility Fee. Fees will vary from event to event.