A few pages on the geological history of oklahoma it was once at the bottom of the sea jump to a few pages on the oklahoma city thunder s 2012 n. Choose from a large assortment of cheap nba tickets for oklahoma city thunder and buy yours today. Chesapeake energy arena, originally known as the ford center from 2002 to 2010 and oklahoma city arena until 2011, is an arena located in downtown oklahoma city, oklahoma, united states. The annual field trip day game is a highlight on the oklahoma city blue schedule, matching the thunder development team against another g league team in a loud and colorful setting. List of oklahoma city thunder accomplishments and records. Based in seattle and known as the supersonics for its first 41 years of existence before relocating in. Most cowboys fans have taken in a game or two at boone pickens stadium and have cheered to the rhythm of hundreds of banging paddles. The team plays its home games at chesapeake energy arena the thunder s nba g league affiliate is the oklahoma city blue, which it owns. Gaylord family oklahoma memorial stadium, also known as owen field or the palace on the prairie, is the football stadium on the campus of the university of oklahoma in norman, oklahoma. Oklahoma city last spring, brandon baker seized a rare chance to break out his rain playlist in front of nearly 10,000 people. Discover oklahoma city hotels, restaurants, events. Get the latest oklahoma city thunder news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Oklahoma city thunder, american professional basketball team based in oklahoma city that plays in the western conference of the national basketball association. Chesapeake energy arena oklahoma city 2020 all you need to.
Oklahoma city thunder scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on. Following hurricane katrina and the ensuing devastation, the new orleans hornets spent two years as tenants in oklahoma city. Summary and statistics for the 20 nba western conference semifinals memphis grizzlies vs. Score nba gear, jerseys, apparel, memorabilia, dvds, clothing and other nba products for all 30 teams. Until the thunder struck, the chesapeake energy arena did not have any major league teams. Every home okc thunder nba basketball game is an unforgettable event for those. Oklahoma city and the texas panhandle do not disappoint. World stadiums stadiums in the united states oklahoma. Oklahoma city thunder team history sports team history. Oklahoma city thunder, arena use license agreement, march 18.
Home to the nbas oklahoma city thunder, the chesapeake energy arena also plays host to major concerts, family events, ice shows, sporting events and the. See also other dates, venues, and schedules for the oklahoma vs. Oklahoma city thunder, seattle supersonics seasons. Gaylord family oklahoma memorial stadium wikipedia. The fantastical saga of oklahoma city, its chaotic founding, its apocalyptic weather, its purloined basketball team, and the dream of becoming a worldclass metropolis is quite the title for a book, yet also a fitting summary of whats covered here by journalist sam anderson. When was the last time the thunder missed the playoffs. Portion of franchises value attributable to its stadium. The thunder sat at 118 after that loss, on the fringe of the playoffs in the western conference. But only real fans know the full history of the bedlam series or can name all the football stars who went on to become hall of fame players. Oklahoma city thunder basketball, okc thunder newsok. This book offers andersons take on the histories of both the oklahoma city. This product is unavailable to book via tripadvisor. Offthecourt was a different story as attendance jumped a league best 37% and ticket revenues surged 145%.
Shop for men, women and kids basketball gear and merchandise at store. The oklahoma city thunders chesapeake energy arena was opened in 2002 and just finished being renovated this season, but according to at least one fan blog, its already obsolete there will come a day when the thunder, metaphorical hat in metaphorical hand, come to local voters asking for money to rerenovate the peake or money for an entirely new arena. Had a visit to chesapeake energy arena for a okc thunder game. Top hotels near chesapeake arena nba thunder in oklahoma.
Seating capacity of the stadium is 18,203 for professional nba basketball games. Chesapeake energy arena, formerly the ford center, is located in downtown oklahoma city. And with its rugged western past, working stockyards and title as horse show capital of the world, its rich in. Anderson is a staff writer at the new york times magazine, and boom town effectively begins in the fall of 2012, when anderson is sent to okc to write a story about the oklahoma city thunder, the. You can feel the spirit of the city here and sightsee as you lounge in a chair and sip a cocktail. The oklahoma city thunder last missed the playoffs in 2015. Thunder was chosen over renegades, twisters, and barons, and the name was extremely well received. Head to downtowns historic bricktown, where you can dine along the charming bricktown canal and take a boat tour from one end to the other as you learn about the history of this midwestern town. The thunder work very closely with the oklahoma city national memorial charity and offer support to the families of the victims of the bombing. Explore oklahoma citys history and experience a few of the unique attractions that make our city great. When the two teams met again this week, the thunder rolled to a 9975 rout, taking their 30th win of the season against just a dozen losses. If oklahoma city didnt strike me as a place that would make a particularly interesting subject of a 400page biography, i probably wouldnt be alone.
Oklahoma city thunder arena finally finished, time to talk. Previously, the arena was home to the oklahoma city blazers of the central. Playoff history data goes back to the 19461947 season. The oklahoma city thunder is a professional american basketball franchise based in oklahoma city, oklahoma. It serves as the home of the oklahoma sooners football team. If you need help finding a hotel that is still open, call us at 18009164526. Steven funaki adams born 20 july 1993 is a new zealand professional basketball player for the oklahoma city thunder of the national basketball association nba. This book offers andersons take on the histories of both the oklahoma city thunder and its boom or bust hometown, rendered through research, copious. While riding the city trolley system, the tour guide explains the sites and history of oklahoma city. The facility also plays host to major concerts, sporting events. It is the home of the oklahoma city thunder nba team. Back in december, the miami heat knocked off oklahoma city, 9795. Anthony morrow read a book to a group of first graders on thursday, and. Home to the oklahoma city thunder beginning with the 200809 nba season, the arena has also served as home to the oklahoma city blazers central hockey league, oklahoma city yard dawgz arenafootball2, and the new orleans hornets during the 200506 and 200607 nba seasons.
It plays in the northwest division of the western conference in the national basketball association nba. See the 2020 nba schedule for the oklahoma city thunder on. It opened in 2002 and since 2008 has served as the home venue for the national basketball association nbas oklahoma city thunder. The franchise was the seattle supersonics from 1967 to 2008 until relocated to oklahoma city. Specific games and dates will be revealed when the nba schedule is announced every august, as the thunder look to win another pacific division title. The oklahoma city thunder are an american professional basketball team based in oklahoma city, oklahoma. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Okc thunders chris paul in elite nba company as he turns 35. Finished oklahoma city thunder stadium new team is the. As part of the twentyfifth anniversary observances, the families were invited as guests of the team to a game at which each family received a thunder jersey bearing the name of their lost loved one. When was the last time the thunder won a playoff series. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The oklahoma city thunder last made the playoffs in 2019, when they lost the western conference first round.
Sam andersons boom town is the story of the city s quest to become a worldclass metropolis, a biorhythmic cycle of booms and busts from. Betty elder is a special member of the thunder family who works at chesapeake energy arena. Thunder when the seattle supersonics relocated to oklahoma city after the 2007 2008 season, fans voted on potential nicknames from an original list of 64 possibilities. The smgmanaged chesapeake energy arena is home to the nbas oklahoma city thunder. Seatgeek is the largest ticket hub on the web which means your chances are increased at. The engine of the story is the thunder, the national basketball association. Nba season runs from the month of october through april for the regular season, with the nba playoffs starting in april and running into june. The team plays its home games at the chesapeake energy arena. The oklahoma city thunder are an american professional basketball team based in oklahoma city. Founded in 1967 as the seattle supersonics, the franchise was eventually moved to oklahoma city in 2008 to become the thunder, as well as the states first and only major professional sports team. The thunder competes in the national basketball association nba as a member of the leagues western conference northwest division. Theyve been in the playoffs a total of 9 times in their 11 seasons. Boom town chronicles the history of oklahoma city okc a, dare i say it, small city that seems to have. The fantastical saga of oklahoma city, its chaotic founding, its apocalyptic.