Stadiums / Paycom Center
Paycom Center
7.5
Oklahoma City
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 18,203
- Opened
- 2002
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood
- Home teams
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- Basketball
- Categories
- sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Oklahoma City
- Nicknames
- The Loud City
Downtown OKC arena that hosted Thunder basketball and temporary Hornets home games after Hurricane Katrina.
Former names
- Ford Center, Chesapeake Energy Arena
Former home teams
- Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Passport Score
7.5
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Home team history
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Oklahoma City Blue
2002-present · NBA G League
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New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
NBA
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Oklahoma City Thunder
2002-present · NBA
Features · Architecture
Bricktown Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The venue connects with Oklahoma City's entertainment district.
Chesapeake Energy Arena Legacy
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with the franchise's early Oklahoma City era.
Oklahoma Sports District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Represents the city's major professional sports venue.
Features · History
2012 NBA Finals
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights Oklahoma City's championship appearance.
James Harden
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the original Thunder core.
Kevin Durant
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the early Thunder superstar.
Russell Westbrook
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the triple-double era.
Sonic
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with the franchise's Seattle history.
Thunder Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Thunder Up
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases franchise fan culture.
Features · Experience
Blue Alliance
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate Oklahoma City fan community.
Oklahoma Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Oklahoma sports culture.
Oklahoma City Thunder Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Rumble the Bison
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Thunder Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Traditions
Loud City Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Loud City" is the Thunder's signature identity, with fans wearing special shirts and creating one of the NBA's loudest home environments.
Thundersticks Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans use Thundersticks throughout the game, creating a unique wall of sound during defensive possessions.
Rumble Entertainment Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Rumble the Bison performs acrobatic dunks and crowd interaction throughout every game.
Blue Out Playoffs Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Paycom Center transforms into a sea of blue shirts during playoff games.
Thunder Alley Iconic Must experience
Pregame · Throughout the arena, gameday
Pregame fan festivities outside the arena include live music, games, and activities before tipoff.
Blue Nation
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Blue Nation creates a passionate supporter community around Oklahoma City Thunder development.
Thunder Pipeline
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans celebrate NBA prospects developing through the Thunder organization.
Oklahoma Basketball
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The team embraces the state's strong basketball following.
Thunder Up
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans carry over Oklahoma City basketball traditions and energy.
Oklahoma City Blue Out
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Games feature coordinated team colors and community celebrations.
History & timeline
2012 NBA Finals Run Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2012 Finals wing
2012 NBA Finals run — the young Thunder and the run to the championship series.
Chet Holmgren Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Holmgren gallery
Chet Holmgren era — Chet and the next chapter of Thunder basketball.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from Seattle SuperSonics to Loud City in OKC.
Greatest Thunder Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Thunder history — from the 2012 Finals to SGA and beyond.
James Harden Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Harden gallery
James Harden — the Beard and the original Big Three in OKC.
Kevin Durant Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Durant gallery
Kevin Durant — KD and the MVP era in Loud City.
Loud City History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Loud City wing
Loud City history — one of the loudest arenas in the NBA and Thunder Nation pride.
Modern Thunder Dynasty Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, modern era wing
Modern Thunder dynasty era — SGA, Chet, and the next chapter in Oklahoma City.
Move to Oklahoma City Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, relocation wing
Move to Oklahoma City exhibit — how the Thunder found a forever home in OKC.
MVP Legacy (Durant, Westbrook, SGA) Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, MVP gallery
MVP legacy — Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OKC.
Oklahoma Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Oklahoma basketball wing
Oklahoma basketball history — Thunder Nation and deep Sooner State pride.
Oklahoma Sports Culture Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Oklahoma sports wing
Oklahoma sports culture — the Thunder's incredible connection with the Sooner State.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff history wing
Thunder playoff history — 2012, white outs, and Thunder Nation postseason pride.
Russell Westbrook Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Westbrook gallery
Russell Westbrook — Russ and the triple-double era in Oklahoma City.
Seattle SuperSonics History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, SuperSonics wing
Seattle SuperSonics history — the franchise roots and 1979 NBA championship.
Serge Ibaka Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Ibaka gallery
Serge Ibaka — Serge and the 2012 Finals run in Oklahoma City.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, SGA gallery
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander era — SGA and the modern Thunder dynasty.
Steven Adams Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Adams gallery
Steven Adams — the Kiwi and beloved Thunder center of the Russ era.
Thunder Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Thunder Hall of Fame — every blue and orange immortal.
Thunder Up History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Thunder Up wing
Thunder Up history — the rallying cry that defines OKC basketball.
Entertainment
Rumble the Bison Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Rumble the Bison — the beloved Thunder mascot and symbol of Thunder Nation on gameday.
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating the 2012 team, SuperSonics legacy, and Thunder history.
Thunder Up Rally Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center plaza, pregame
Thunder Up rally events energizing fans before Thunder basketball in OKC.
Playoff Watch Parties Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center and plaza, postseason
Playoff watch parties when Thunder Nation gathers for Loud City postseason basketball.
Championship Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Championship Plaza, special events
Championship celebrations honoring the 1979 SuperSonics title and Thunder milestones.
Thunder Girls Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
Thunder Girls performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
Community Events Iconic
Special Event · Paycom Center and plaza, special events
Community events celebrating Oklahoma City and Sooner State basketball culture.
Oklahoma Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Paycom Center and downtown OKC, special events
Oklahoma festivals celebrating Thunder Nation and OKC gameday culture.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Thunder season at Paycom Center.
Experiences
2012 Finals Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2012 Finals wing
Visit the 2012 Finals exhibit — the young Thunder and the run to the championship series.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center, championship anniversary game
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating the 1979 SuperSonics title in OKC.
First Thunder Game at Paycom Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Paycom Center
Your first Thunder game at Paycom Center — Loud City, Thunder Up, and OKC pride.
Kevin Durant Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Durant gallery
Visit the Kevin Durant exhibit — KD and the MVP era in Loud City.
NBA Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center, NBA Finals
NBA Finals at Paycom Center — the pinnacle of basketball in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center and Oklahoma City, gameday
Experience Oklahoma basketball culture — the Thunder's incredible connection with OKC.
Oklahoma City National Memorial During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Oklahoma City National Memorial, gameday weekend
Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial during game weekend — a meaningful OKC tradition.
One of the Loudest Arenas in Basketball Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center, gameday
Experience one of the loudest arenas in basketball — Loud City in Oklahoma City.
Participate in Thunder Up Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Participate in Thunder Up — the rallying cry that defines Thunder Nation.
Paycom Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Paycom Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Paycom Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
Russell Westbrook Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Westbrook gallery
Visit the Russell Westbrook exhibit — Russ and the triple-double era in OKC.
SGA Milestone Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center, SGA milestone gameday
Attend an SGA milestone game — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander writing Thunder history in OKC.
Thunder Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Thunder wins
Stay through a Thunder victory celebration — Thunder Up at full voice.
Thunder vs Mavericks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Paycom Center, Thunder vs Mavericks
Texas rivalry when Dallas visits Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Nuggets Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Paycom Center, Thunder vs Nuggets
Northwest Division rivalry when Denver visits Loud City.
Thunder vs Spurs Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Paycom Center, Thunder vs Spurs
Southwest rivalry when San Antonio visits Oklahoma City.
Thunder vs Timberwolves Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Paycom Center, Thunder vs Timberwolves
Northwest rivalry when Minnesota visits Oklahoma City.
Westbrook Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center, Westbrook tribute game
Attend a Westbrook tribute night — honoring Russ at Paycom Center.
Western Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Paycom Center, Western Conference Finals
Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center — Loud City at the doorstep of a title.
White Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, white out gameday
Experience a white out crowd — Paycom Center packed for Thunder playoff basketball.
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