Oklahoma City Thunder · Oklahoma City, USA
Paycom Center is a basketball venue located in Oklahoma City, USA, with a seating capacity of 18,203. It is home to Oklahoma City Thunder, who compete in National Basketball Association. Paycom Center is one of 171 venues in USA tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 18th among National Basketball Association stadiums by capacity.
When you step into Paycom Center in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, you're entering one of the most electric basketball venues in the NBA. Since the Thunder arrived in 2008, this arena has earned a reputation for having some of the loudest, most passionate fans in professional sports, making it an intimidating fortress for visiting teams and an absolute thrill for spectators. Originally opened in 2002, the building has evolved into Oklahoma City's premier entertainment destination, hosting everything from concerts by world-class performers to family shows and community events that bring the city together under one roof.
Planning your visit is straightforward, whether you're catching a Thunder game during the NBA season or checking out the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League for a more intimate basketball experience. The arena's downtown location makes it easily accessible, and with seating configurations that range from just over 15,000 for hockey events to more than 18,000 for basketball, there's an excellent sightline from virtually anywhere in the house. Beyond sports, the venue's year-round calendar includes ice shows, conventions, and major concert tours, so there's almost always something happening worth building a trip around. The energy inside this building on game night is something every basketball fan should experience at least once.
