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OKC Mayor David Holt Unveils New Arena Renderings During His State of the City Address
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, JUL 16 – The $1 billion arena will be funded by a one-cent sales tax and contributions from MAPS 4 and Thunder owners, with construction starting in 2026 and opening in 2028.
- At his Wednesday State of the City address, Holt revealed the renderings, joined by architect David Manica who walked the crowd through the early conceptual design for the $900 million venue.
- The project is funded by a 72-month one-cent sales tax, MAPS 4, and Thunder ownership contributions, ensuring a 25-year commitment.
- Design renderings show the arena as a vessel, built by a Mortenson/Flintco joint venture with an elevated walkable exterior loop and David Manica said, 'the arena’s key features.'
- In remarks following the unveiling, Holt added `This will be a building that will define our city`, and Paycom Center will drop its naming rights agreement by 2028.
- Looking ahead, site clearing is expected later this year, with construction set to start in 2026 and opening scheduled for the Thunder’s 2028-29 season.
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A rendering of the exterior of the new Oklahoma City arena. (Photo Courtesy of Manica Architecture)OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City’s mayor on Wednesday gave the public a first look at the future Oklahoma City Thunder arena. Speaking to an estimated 1,500 people at the city’s convention center, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt unveiled artist renderings of the slightly under $1 billion project, which is expected to be completed in time for the NBA te…
OKC Mayor David Holt unveils new arena renderings during his State of the City address
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt gave the State of the City address, and he showcased a bold new vision for downtown. He unveiled the architectural renderings of the new arena being built where the former Myriad once stood and, most recently, was home to Prairie Surf Studios. Oklahoma City voters approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is expected to co…
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