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Loud City
"Loud City" is the Thunder's signature identity, with fans wearing special shirts and creating one of the NBA's loudest home environments.
7.5Passport Score
2002Opened
18,203Capacity
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The basics
About Paycom Center
Downtown OKC arena that hosted Thunder basketball and temporary Hornets home games after Hurricane Katrina.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NBA
- Nicknames
- The Loud City
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
FormerlyFord Center, Chesapeake Energy Arena
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Thundersticks
Fans use Thundersticks throughout the game, creating a unique wall of sound during defensive possessions.
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Rumble Entertainment
Mascot Rumble the Bison performs acrobatic dunks and crowd interaction throughout every game.
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Chet Holmgren Era
Chet Holmgren era — Chet and the next chapter of Thunder basketball.
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Greatest Thunder Moments
The greatest moments in Thunder history — from the 2012 Finals to SGA and beyond.
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James Harden Legacy
James Harden — the Beard and the original Big Three in OKC.
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Kevin Durant Legacy
Kevin Durant — KD and the MVP era in Loud City.
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Loud City History
Loud City history — one of the loudest arenas in the NBA and Thunder Nation pride.
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Modern Thunder Dynasty Era
Modern Thunder dynasty era — SGA, Chet, and the next chapter in Oklahoma City.
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Move to Oklahoma City Exhibit
Move to Oklahoma City exhibit — how the Thunder found a forever home in OKC.
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MVP Legacy (Durant, Westbrook, SGA)
MVP legacy — Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OKC.
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Oklahoma Basketball History
Oklahoma basketball history — Thunder Nation and deep Sooner State pride.
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Oklahoma Sports Culture
Oklahoma sports culture — the Thunder's incredible connection with the Sooner State.
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Playoff History
Thunder playoff history — 2012, white outs, and Thunder Nation postseason pride.
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Russell Westbrook Legacy
Russell Westbrook — Russ and the triple-double era in Oklahoma City.
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Seattle SuperSonics History
Seattle SuperSonics history — the franchise roots and 1979 NBA championship.
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Serge Ibaka Legacy
Serge Ibaka — Serge and the 2012 Finals run in Oklahoma City.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Era
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander era — SGA and the modern Thunder dynasty.
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Steven Adams Legacy
Steven Adams — the Kiwi and beloved Thunder center of the Russ era.
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Thunder Hall of Fame
The complete Thunder Hall of Fame — every blue and orange immortal.
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Thunder Up History
Thunder Up history — the rallying cry that defines OKC basketball.
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Heritage Nights
Heritage nights celebrating the 2012 team, SuperSonics legacy, and Thunder history.
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Thunder Up Rally Events
Thunder Up rally events energizing fans before Thunder basketball in OKC.
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Playoff Watch Parties
Playoff watch parties when Thunder Nation gathers for Loud City postseason basketball.
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Championship Celebrations
Championship celebrations honoring the 1979 SuperSonics title and Thunder milestones.
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2012 Finals Exhibit
Visit the 2012 Finals exhibit — the young Thunder and the run to the championship series.
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Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating the 1979 SuperSonics title in OKC.
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First Thunder Game at Paycom Center
Your first Thunder game at Paycom Center — Loud City, Thunder Up, and OKC pride.
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Kevin Durant Exhibit
Visit the Kevin Durant exhibit — KD and the MVP era in Loud City.
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NBA Finals Game
NBA Finals at Paycom Center — the pinnacle of basketball in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma Basketball Culture
Experience Oklahoma basketball culture — the Thunder's incredible connection with OKC.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial During Game Weekend
Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial during game weekend — a meaningful OKC tradition.
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One of the Loudest Arenas in Basketball
Experience one of the loudest arenas in basketball — Loud City in Oklahoma City.
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Participate in Thunder Up
Participate in Thunder Up — the rallying cry that defines Thunder Nation.
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Paycom Center Tour
Behind-the-scenes Paycom Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
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Russell Westbrook Exhibit
Visit the Russell Westbrook exhibit — Russ and the triple-double era in OKC.
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SGA Milestone Game
Attend an SGA milestone game — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander writing Thunder history in OKC.
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Thunder Victory Celebration
Stay through a Thunder victory celebration — Thunder Up at full voice.
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Thunder vs Mavericks
Texas rivalry when Dallas visits Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Nuggets
Northwest Division rivalry when Denver visits Loud City.
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Thunder vs Spurs
Southwest rivalry when San Antonio visits Oklahoma City.
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Thunder vs Timberwolves
Northwest rivalry when Minnesota visits Oklahoma City.
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Westbrook Tribute Night
Attend a Westbrook tribute night — honoring Russ at Paycom Center.
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Western Conference Finals Game
Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center — Loud City at the doorstep of a title.
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White Out Crowd
Experience a white out crowd — Paycom Center packed for Thunder playoff basketball.
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Thunder Girls
Thunder Girls performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
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Community Events
Community events celebrating Oklahoma City and Sooner State basketball culture.
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Oklahoma Festivals
Oklahoma festivals celebrating Thunder Nation and OKC gameday culture.
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Architecture
Bricktown Connection
The venue connects with Oklahoma City's entertainment district.
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Architecture
Chesapeake Energy Arena Legacy
Connects with the franchise's early Oklahoma City era.
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Architecture
Oklahoma Sports District
Represents the city's major professional sports venue.
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History
2012 NBA Finals
Highlights Oklahoma City's championship appearance.
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James Harden
Celebrates the original Thunder core.
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Kevin Durant
Honors the early Thunder superstar.
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Russell Westbrook
Celebrates the triple-double era.
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History
Sonic
Connects with the franchise's Seattle history.
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Displays
Thunder History Wall
Wall on Thunder history from the Seattle SuperSonics relocation through OKC.
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Rituals
Loud City Experience
Loud City — the Paycom Center crowd that makes OKC one of the NBA's hardest buildings.
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Experience
Blue Alliance
The passionate Oklahoma City fan community.
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Experience
Oklahoma Basketball
Combines NBA basketball with Oklahoma sports culture.
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Experience
Oklahoma City Thunder Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Rumble the Bison
The mascot experience.
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Experience
Thunder Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Signature
Thunder Alley
Thunder Alley, the pregame outdoor party street outside Paycom Center.
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Historic Marker
OKC Plaza
Plaza outside Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
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Displays
Native American Heritage Displays
Displays honoring Native American heritage in Oklahoma.
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Displays
Team Legacy Wall
Wall celebrating Thunder franchise legacy.
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Displays
Oklahoma Heritage Exhibit
Exhibit on Oklahoma heritage around Thunder basketball.
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Displays
Franchise Timeline
Timeline from the SuperSonics through the Thunder era.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Thunder season at Paycom Center.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 2002-presentOklahoma City BlueNBA G League
- New Orleans/Oklahoma City HornetsNBA
- 2002-presentOklahoma City ThunderNBA
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