Game Day Guide
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Paycom Center.
Arrive in Bricktown
Park near the arena or in Bricktown. Explore the Bricktown canal, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Pregame dining
Grab dinner at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar, Bricktown Brewery, or Cattlemen's Steakhouse. Oklahoma BBQ and onion burgers are the move.
Doors open
Enter the arena and explore the concourse. The Thunder team store is packed with blue and orange gear.
Find your seat
Settle in for the Thunder's electric intro, 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC sets the tone. The arena fills early and loud.
Game time
Thunder games are LOUD. The fanbase is passionate and engaged from tip to buzzer. Loud City in the upper deck rivals any arena in the NBA. Total game time is about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
Hit the concourse for an Oklahoma onion burger or BBQ brisket. Lines move fast at this arena.
Post-game scene
Walk to Bricktown for post-game bars and restaurants along the canal. OKC's downtown nightlife has grown significantly.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
3.3 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities.
December
1.8 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
January
1.3 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
March
2.5 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.
April
3.6 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities.