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Paycom Center

Oklahoma City, OK

Capacity: 18,200

Where to Stay in Oklahoma City

21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City

Boutique art hotel in a converted downtown building with rotating contemporary art exhibitions and a celebrated restaurant. Walking distance to Paycom Center, making it the most stylish option for Thunder fans and visiting NBA teams.

Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City

The Ambassador Hotel is a beautifully restored Art Deco property in Midtown OKC that serves as a sophisticated home base for visiting Thunder fans. The hotel's stylish bar and restaurant become animated gathering spots on NBA game nights throughout the season. Its central location makes reaching both Bricktown and Paycom Center a quick and easy trip.

Colcord Hotel

Boutique hotel in a beautifully restored 1910 skyscraper in downtown OKC, one of the city's first high-rises. Walkable to Paycom Center and Bricktown, it is a stylish and historic base camp for Thunder game weekends.

The Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City

Charming art deco boutique hotel in OKC's vibrant Midtown district, housed in a beautifully restored 1928 building. A short drive from Paycom Center, The Ambassador blends vintage elegance with modern amenities and is a favorite of visiting musicians and NBA media personalities.

The Colcord Hotel

The Colcord Hotel is housed in Oklahoma City's first skyscraper (1910), now a boutique property with elegant rooms and a prime downtown location. Thunder fans walk to Paycom Center from the lobby, making it the most convenient and characterful stay for OKC basketball weekends.

Where to Eat in Oklahoma City

Cattlemen's Steakhouse

Oklahoma City's oldest continuously operating restaurant since 1910, serving massive steaks in the historic Stockyards City district. A rite of passage for Thunder fans and visiting NBA players experiencing authentic Oklahoma Western dining.

Fuzzy's Tacos and Bar

Fuzzy's near the Bricktown district is a favorite Thunder fans stop for tacos, margaritas, and game-day energy before heading to Paycom Center. The lively patio and casual vibe make it a natural pregame gathering spot throughout the NBA season. Blue-clad Thunder fans fill the bar on playoff nights to watch road games on the big screens.

Nic's Grill

Tiny counter-service diner consistently ranked among the best burger joints in America. With only a handful of stools, this hole-in-the-wall is a must-visit for fans making a Thunder game-day trip to Oklahoma City.

Nonesuch

James Beard Award-nominated tasting menu restaurant putting Oklahoma City on the national culinary map with hyper-local, seasonal ingredients. An intimate 22-seat experience that has drawn Thunder players and visiting celebrities seeking OKC's most elevated dining experience near Paycom Center.

Picasso Café

Farm-to-table restaurant in OKC's vibrant Paseo Arts District serving seasonal American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. A favorite dining spot for Thunder fans who appreciate the city's growing culinary scene beyond gameday food.

The Garage

A Film Row burger joint housed in a converted auto garage serving creative burgers like the Brisket Burger and El Camino. Thunder fans stop in before or after games at nearby Paycom Center, drawn by the inventive menu and no-frills industrial atmosphere.

The Mule OKC

The Mule is OKC's cult-favorite burger spot in the Plaza District, known for its smashed patties on Texas toast and an exceptional craft beer selection. Sports fans routinely detour here before Thunder or OU games in town for a proper feed. The no-frills setting and dedication to quality ingredients have made it a must-eat for anyone passing through Oklahoma City.

Best Bars in Oklahoma City

Anthem Brewing Company

Oklahoma City's Belgian-inspired craft brewery with a welcoming taproom in the city's up-and-coming eastside. Thunder fans appreciate the quality ales and laid-back vibe, often gathering here to toast OKC victories with the brewery's flagship Golden One blonde ale.

Bricktown Brewery

Situated in the heart of OKC's entertainment district, Bricktown Brewery is a Thunder fan staple on game nights just blocks from Paycom Center. The locally brewed ales and lagers are solid, and the bar's massive screens and welcoming staff keep fans energized. The sprawling patio along the canal is perfect for post-game celebrations after a Thunder win.

Ponyboy

Ponyboy is a retro-cool cocktail bar in Oklahoma City's Plaza District serving vintage-inspired drinks in a space that channels 1960s Palm Springs glamour. Thunder fans and rodeo visitors discover this hip neighborhood gem for craft cocktails beyond the Bricktown strip.

Stonecloud Brewing Co.

Award-winning craft brewery in OKC's Film Row district with a spacious industrial taproom and outstanding hazy IPAs. A postgame destination for Thunder fans celebrating NBA victories over locally brewed beers.

Tapwerks Ale House

Oklahoma City's original craft beer bar in Bricktown with over 200 beers and a lively game-day atmosphere. Steps from Paycom Center, it is the go-to pregame gathering spot for Thunder fans with its massive tap wall and pub fare.

The Jones Assembly

Sprawling industrial-chic restaurant, bar, and live music venue in the Film Row district with soaring ceilings and a massive patio. The Jones Assembly hosts national touring acts and is a favorite gathering spot for Thunder fans, with craft cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere near Paycom Center.

The Pump Bar

The Pump Bar in OKC's Plaza District is Oklahoma City's most beloved dive bar — an unpretentious local institution with a rotating selection of Oklahoma craft beers, a jukebox of surprising depth, and Thunder basketball fans who treat every game with the kind of seriousness normally reserved for playoff runs. The covered outdoor patio is perfect for warm Oklahoma evenings before and after Thunder games at Paycom Center, and the regulars' adoption of visiting NBA fans is one of Oklahoma's great fan hospitality traditions. No pretension, all passion.

Fan Attractions in Oklahoma City

Bricktown Canal Fan District

Bricktown's canal district in downtown OKC is the city's premier fan entertainment zone — a renovated warehouse district with water taxi rides, multiple sports bars, and restaurants that fills with Thunder fans on game nights and visiting music fans when major acts hit the Paycom Center. The canal-side walkway connecting Bricktown's venues creates a European-style fan promenade that visitors consistently rank as one of the Midwest's great sports district experiences. On Thunder playoff nights, the Bricktown streets become an outdoor arena of their own.

Bricktown Entertainment District

OKC's revitalized Bricktown district along the canal is the go-to pregame and postgame destination for Thunder fans, with sports bars, restaurants, and live music venues filling the historic warehouse buildings. Water taxi rides on the canal and the walkable access to Paycom Center make Bricktown the heart of Oklahoma City's sports-fan culture.

Bricktown Riverwalk

OKC's revitalized warehouse district along the canal is Thunder fan central — packed with restaurants, bars, and the energy of NBA gamenight crowds.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

One of America's great museums, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum sits just northeast of downtown OKC and houses the world's finest collection of Western art, rodeo history, and frontier culture. Sports fans with a day before or after a Thunder game consistently rate it among the best non-sports attractions they discover on a road trip.

OU Sooners Game Day (Norman Day Trip)

Just 20 miles south of OKC, the University of Oklahoma in Norman transforms on football Saturdays as 86,000 fans pack Memorial Stadium for Sooners games in one of college football's most tradition-rich programs. Visiting OKC on a Sooners home game weekend allows fans to easily combine an NBA Thunder game with a college football experience.

Paycom Center

Home of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center hosts one of the NBA's most loyal and intense fan bases in a compact arena that generates incredible crowd noise. OKC fans are famously devoted and the arena atmosphere during playoff runs has been ranked among the best in the entire league.

Paycom Center Thunder Experience

Catch an OKC Thunder game at Paycom Center, where 'Loud City' ranks among the NBA's most electric atmospheres. The arena in the heart of Bricktown delivers a college-like intensity from tip to buzzer, and the surrounding entertainment district offers pregame dining and nightlife steps from the door.

Paycom Center Tour

The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center is a jewel of the NBA in a mid-size market that has embraced its team with extraordinary passion. Tours of the arena showcase the Thunder's championship legacy, including the MVP trophies won by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Thunder's devoted fanbase — consistently near the top of the league in attendance — ensures even regular season games feel like playoff basketball.

RiverSport Adventures

RiverSport Adventures on the Oklahoma River is a thrilling way for visiting fans to spend the day before an evening Thunder game, offering kayaking, zip lines, and whitewater experiences. The facility reflects OKC's investment in outdoor recreation and civic pride that mirrors the city's passionate sports culture. Groups of Thunder fans routinely book adventure sessions as a pregame team-building activity.