Paycom Center
Paycom Center is a basketball arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA, Western Conference). It opened in 2002, making it 24 years old in 2026 and seats 18,203 for basketball. That makes it the 19th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Home of
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Conference
- NBA · Western Conference · Northwest Division
- Opened
- 2002
- Capacity
- 18,203
- Former names
- Ford Center (2002–2010)
Oklahoma City Arena (2010–2011)
Chesapeake Energy Arena (2011–2021) - Also home to
- Oklahoma City Blue (NBA G League)
Oklahoma Wildcatters (PBR) - Size rank in NBA
- 19th of 30
Famous games at Paycom Center
- 2007: The arena hosted the Big 12 men's basketball tournament for the first time; it returned in 2009.
- June 6, 2012: Kevin Durant scored 34 as the Thunder beat San Antonio 107-99 in Game 6 to win the West and reach their first NBA Finals.
- June 12, 2012: Durant's 36 points led Oklahoma City past Miami 105-94 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Thunder's only win of the series.
- May 28, 2025: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 as the Thunder routed Minnesota 124-94 in Game 5 to clinch the Western Conference title.
- June 22, 2025: The Thunder beat Indiana 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals for Oklahoma City's first NBA championship, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 29.
Game night
Getting there. Oklahoma City Streetcar stops at Arena station.
Seating & views at Paycom Center
Opened in 2002, the arena seats 18,203 for Thunder games across three seating levels, with a fourth level opened for concerts. Premium space includes 3,380 club seats, 49 private suites and seven party suites. Courtside ticket holders get the Courtside Club, a lounge and restaurant of more than 6,000 square feet, and other clubs include The Pub, the Victory Club and terrace lounges.
Parking & tailgating at Paycom Center
Parking under the old Cox Convention Center is gone because of construction on the new arena. EMBARK runs the Century Center, Convention Center, Sheridan/Walker and Arts District garages; pre-pay through the Flowbird app or pay at the kiosk. For 2026-27 a free Game Day shuttle runs from the Sheridan/Walker and Arts garages, and a garage receipt covers two people on RAPID and the OKC Streetcar, which stops at Arena station. A free park-and-ride lot sits at NW Expressway and Meridian.
Plan your trip to Paycom Center
Arenas near Paycom Center10
- 1D-ILloyd Noble Center — Oklahoma Sooners 20 mi
- 2D-IGallagher-Iba Arena — Oklahoma State Cowboys 49 mi
- 3D-IReynolds Center — Tulsa Golden Hurricane 96 mi
- 4D-IMabee Center — Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 96 mi
- 5D-ICharles Koch Arena — Wichita State Shockers 152 mi
- 6D-IUNT Coliseum — North Texas Mean Green 160 mi
- 7G LeagueComerica Center — Texas Legends 170 mi
- 8D-IThe Field House — East Texas A&M Lions 180 mi
- 9D-IBud Walton Arena — Arkansas Razorbacks 189 mi
- 10D-ISchollmaier Arena — TCU Horned Frogs 189 mi
Questions about Paycom Center
Where do the Oklahoma City Thunder play home games?
The Oklahoma City Thunder play at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
How many people does Paycom Center hold?
Paycom Center seats 18,203 for basketball.
When did Paycom Center open?
Paycom Center opened in 2002.
What other arenas are near Paycom Center?
Lloyd Noble Center in Norman is about 20 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.