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Paycom Center

The Thunder's downtown arena beside Bricktown and Scissortail Park, with a passionate basketball crowd and several garage or… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)The guide requires bags, including clear bags, smaller than 6 × 9 × 2 inches, with all bags searched. Confirm any medical/parenting exception and borderline dimensions with the venue before bringing a larger item.
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Listed bag limit

Listed bag limit

smaller than6 × 9 × 2 in

6 in9 in2 in

Bags over the listed dimensions are not generally permitted.

All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Reserve a downtown garage or use the streetcar from a less congested district rather than pressing toward Reno Avenue at doors.
Arrive
Paycom Center’s rideshare pickup and drop-off point is at Second and Harvey on the arena’s west side. Check your event’s doors and current parking options before traveling. The arena is cashless; cash-to-card machines are by Section 106 at the northeast entrance, by Michelob Ultra Club at the northwest entrance, and at Sections 311/312. The linked Thunder chart is a 2026–27 half-season basketball chart; its printed membership prices do not establish current single-game prices or concert layouts.
Exact location
100 W Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
OKC Streetcar loops through downtown near the arena, while EMBARK buses serve the district; verify event-night frequency and the return stop.
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MerchThunder Shop across from Section 120
  • The main Thunder Shop is across from Section 120 and can be accessed from the arena's west side during public hours.
  • Additional merchandise and novelty booths operate around the arena during events.
  • The arena is cashless, with reverse ATMs on the Main and Upper Concourses.
Official merch details (opens in a new tab)
Real fan take$15 for the lots on W Reno Ave!One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Basketball court and occupied seating bowl inside Paycom Center before a game.
Photo credits
Photo: DrJohnBecker ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Home teams
Oklahoma City Thunder
Upcoming Events
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity18,203published capacity
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100 W Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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Visit preparation checklist

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Official event calendar (opens in a new tab)

The guide requires bags, including clear bags, smaller than 6 × 9 × 2 inches, with all bags searched. Confirm any medical/parenting exception and borderline dimensions with the venue before bringing a larger item.

Official Paycom Center visitor policies (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Paycom Center, 100 W Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Paycom Center’s rideshare pickup and drop-off point is at Second and Harvey on the arena’s west side. Check your event’s doors and current parking options before traveling. The arena is cashless; cash-to-card machines are by Section 106 at the northeast entrance, by Michelob Ultra Club at the northwest entrance, and at Sections 311/312. The linked Thunder chart is a 2026–27 half-season basketball chart; its printed membership prices do not establish current single-game prices or concert layouts. OKC Streetcar loops through downtown near the arena, while EMBARK buses serve the district; verify event-night frequency and the return stop. Reserve a downtown garage or use the streetcar from a less congested district rather than pressing toward Reno Avenue at doors.

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This guide does not yet establish Paycom Center’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

Official accessibility guide (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

Reverse ATMs near the northeast entrance by 106 and near 311/312 convert cash to prepaid cards, with no activation fee and loads from $20 to $500. Remaining balances can be used where the card is accepted. This service alone does not establish whether every vendor accepts cash. Accessible drinking fountains are on each concourse. Outside food and beverages are prohibited; medical food arrangements require advance contact. Empty-bottle entry permission was not established by the reviewed policy.

Official Paycom Center visitor policies (opens in a new tab)

OKC Streetcar loops through downtown near the arena, while EMBARK buses serve the district; verify event-night frequency and the return stop. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Seating chart

Paycom Center — Thunder 2026–27 half-season section chart

Paycom Center: Seating chart, Paycom Center — Thunder 2026–27 half-season section chart. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Thunder 2026–27 half-season membership chart with sections and row bands. Printed prices and colors concern that membership offer and are not current single-game prices or availability. This basketball layout does not establish a concert configuration; confirm your event’s actual seats.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Oklahoma City Thunder (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Thunder games or concerts with Bricktown restaurants and public-space options nearby
Watch out for
Paycom Center’s guest guide permits bags smaller than 6 × 9 × 2 inches, including clear bags. Prohibited bags and items must be returned to your vehicle; the arena does not provide storage. Event-specific restrictions can differ, so confirm your show before packing. Re-entry is prohibited. First aid is near Section 112. The arena’s guide places seat 1 at the far right of a row when facing the stage or playing surface; verify your exact ticket and event configuration.
Good arrival window
Paycom Center’s rideshare pickup and drop-off point is at Second and Harvey on the arena’s west side. Check your event’s doors and current parking options before traveling. The arena is cashless; cash-to-card machines are by Section 106 at the northeast entrance, by Michelob Ultra Club at the northwest entrance, and at Sections 311/312. The linked Thunder chart is a 2026–27 half-season basketball chart; its printed membership prices do not establish current single-game prices or concert layouts.
Main transit note
OKC Streetcar loops through downtown near the arena, while EMBARK buses serve the district; verify event-night frequency and the return stop.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Reserve a downtown garage or use the streetcar from a less congested district rather than pressing toward Reno Avenue at doors.
Best option
A prepaid garage a few blocks away, or a streetcar-linked downtown space outside the immediate arena queue
Avoid
Circling Bricktown near tipoff or assuming the closest garage will offer the fastest postgame exit
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The central grid offers multiple approaches, but convention and Bricktown demand can overlap. A garage on the homeward side of downtown often outperforms the closest space.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The compact bowl helps basketball feel close, though upper corners trade price for distance. Concert buyers should review speaker, stage, and side-screen placement.

03

Positive

Event-day character

Thunder games pair a basketball-first presentation with a downtown pregame scene extending into Bricktown and Scissortail Park.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓Thunder crowds create strong energy for regular-season basketball.
  • ✓The downtown location provides restaurants and public spaces before events.
  • ✓The compact arena keeps the upper level more connected than many larger buildings.
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Know before you book

  • ×Concourse and restroom lines can feel tight at sellouts.
  • ×Garage exits back up after major events.
  • ×Construction and downtown closures can change familiar driving routes.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Choose a garage by exit direction, use the streetcar when it fits, and check the exact concert or basketball map before committing to an upper corner.

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