Oklahoma City Thunder
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
100 W. Reno Avenue
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City
Oklahoma City
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Notes
The Thunder won the 2025 NBA Championship (their first), defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7; the title banner now hangs in the Paycom Center rafters. A new $900M downtown arena, "Continental Coliseum" (15-year naming rights with Continental Resources), broke ground March 26, 2025 and targets opening late summer 2028 for the 2028–29 season (hard deadline June 2029). Paycom Center remains the Thunder home through 2026 and until the new arena opens
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Phone
(405) 602-8700
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State
OK
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Venue name
Paycom Center
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Website
https://www.paycomcenter.com
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Zip code
73102
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Parking
Cheapest
Cox/Convention Center underground garage (~$8) and prepaid passes (~$10); cheaper lots farther out in Bricktown/downtown
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Guide url
https://www.paycomcenter.com/plan-your-visit/parking-public-transportation ; Downtown OKC parking: http://www.downtownokc.com/parking
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Accessible parking
Accessible parking in lots on the south side of Paycom Center (entrances on S.W. 3rd Street east of Robinson) and in the neighboring Cox/Convention Center underground garage
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Payment
Credit/debit cards and mobile pay widely accepted; prepaid passes via Ticketmaster, SpotHero, ParkWhiz; many garages cashless
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Prepaid
Available — purchase in advance via Paycom Center box office, Ticketmaster, SpotHero, or ParkWhiz; recommended on game days
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Prices
Cox Convention Center garage approximately $8 per entry; nearby event-day garage/lot prices generally range about $10–$20 depending on event; prepaid passes around $10
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Public transport
EMBARK buses and the OKC Streetcar serve downtown; EMBARK parking/transit info at https://www.embarkok.com
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena; no tailgating. Paycom Center asks guests to be courteous and abide by building policies (foul/abusive language, unruly behavior, or intoxication subject to ejection)
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Traffic
Reno Ave., Robinson Ave., E.K. Gaylord Blvd., and I-40 Crosstown/downtown exits congest around tip-off and post-game
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Types
Nearby downtown garages and lots, including the Cox/OKC Convention Center underground garage (900+ spaces), Century Center, Santa Fe, Sheridan Walker, and Arts District garages
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Will Rogers World Airport (flyokc.com) about 8–10 miles southwest; reachable by EMBARK bus, rideshare, or taxi (no direct rail to airport)
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App
EMBARK app and https://www.embarkok.com ; OKC Streetcar info at https://okcstreetcar.com
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Best option
OKC Streetcar for downtown/Bricktown connections; EMBARK bus for wider metro reach
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Bus routes
EMBARK fixed-route buses serve downtown OKC; transfer hub at the EMBARK NW 5th/Hudson area near the arena
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Fare
EMBARK local bus $1.75 (reduced $0.75); express $3.00 (reduced $1.50); children under 6 free; exact change or EMBARK app/pass
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Ferry
Bricktown Water Taxi operates in the nearby Bricktown Canal (seasonal/tourist; not a direct arena transit line)
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Nearest station
OKC Streetcar stops downtown within a few blocks of the arena (e.g., Santa Fe Station / Bricktown area)
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Rail lines
OKC Streetcar (Downtown Loop and Bricktown Loop). Amtrak Heartland Flyer serves the nearby Santa Fe (Amtrak) Station
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Tips
Park at a streetcar-served garage and ride in to avoid arena-adjacent congestion; check EMBARK app for game-day schedules
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Walking distance
Streetcar and bus stops within roughly 1–4 blocks (a few minutes' walk) of arena entrances
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Shuttles
Notes
The OKC Streetcar (EMBARK) circulates downtown, Bricktown, and Midtown and serves as the de facto event circulator; see https://okcstreetcar.com
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Bicycles
Share cost
Spokies membership includes unlimited 30-minute rides; each additional half-hour $2, max $75/day; $500 fee if a bike is not returned within 48 hours
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Share provider
Spokies (Oklahoma City's bike share program, operated via EMBARK)
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Share station
Spokies bike share stations located throughout downtown OKC near the arena
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Tips
Use a Spokies docking station near the arena and walk in; return bikes promptly to avoid additional charges
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking in lots on the south side (entrances on S.W. 3rd St. east of Robinson) and in the neighboring Cox/Convention Center underground garage
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Contact
Guest Services / Accessibility Guide at https://www.paycomcenter.com/guest-services/accessibility-guide ; main line (405) 602-8700
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Dropoff
Reno and Robinson, near the northwest entrance, with elevators to all seating levels
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Elevators
Elevators located throughout the facility for access to all levels; nearest the northwest (Reno/Robinson) entrance
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Fun fact
Paycom Center states it meets or exceeds all structural and service requirements stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Restrooms
Available — venue meets or exceeds ADA structural/service requirements
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Service animals
Service animals permitted (per ADA); specific policy details via the Accessibility Guide
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible seats available in all price levels; up to three companion tickets may be purchased with each accessible ticket
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless; accepts all major credit/debit cards plus Apple Pay and Google Pay
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Fun fact
Paycom Center operates as a fully cashless venue and offers free public Wi-Fi throughout
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Notable stands
Club Level and Luxury Suite dining offer fresh salads, carved sandwiches, and specialty desserts; concourse stands on all levels
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Parking Apps Accepted
SpotHero, ParkWhiz, Ticketmaster (prepaid parking)
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Signature food
Classic arena fare — hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, and pizza; select stands feature regional Oklahoma flavors
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Venue history
Architect
The Atkins Benham Group (designer); Flintco (general contractor)
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Construction cost
Approximately $89 million original build (funded via Oklahoma City's MAPS 1-cent sales tax); roughly $120M in subsequent NBA-readiness renovations/supporting facilities
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Famous moments
Hosted the New Orleans Hornets (2005–2007) post-Katrina; Thunder's first OKC home game Oct. 29, 2008; 2025 NBA Finals run culminating in the franchise's first championship
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Fun fact
Paul McCartney performed within the venue's first year of operation; the building has hosted 1,200+ events and 10M+ guests
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Opened
2002 (opened June 8, 2002)
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Original capacity
Built to NHL/NBA minimum specifications; current basketball capacity 18,203 (post-expansion)
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Original name
Ford Center (2002–2010)
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Renovations
Approximately $120M in upgrades after the Thunder's 2008 arrival, adding luxury/club seating and a new scoreboard; ongoing improvements documented by the arena
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Venue details
Capacity
18,203
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (~586,000 sq ft of total space)
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Elevation
Oklahoma City sits at roughly 1,200 ft (366 m) above sea level
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Levels
Multiple levels designed for unobstructed views, including lower bowl, club/mezzanine level, and upper level
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Premium
Luxury suites and club seating with padded/premium seating and enhanced dining throughout the concourses
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Shared tenants
Primary tenant Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA); hosts concerts, WWE/UFC, family shows, and other events. Former tenants included OKC Blazers (CHL) and OKC Yard Dawgs (af2)
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (indoor)
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