OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt unveiled preliminary conceptual architectural renderings of the new Oklahoma City arena where the OKC Thunder will play its games to a sold-out audience attending his annual State of the City address on Wednesday.

The new arena plan, which features a 360-degree skyline view and is designed just for NBA basketball, was revealed at OKC Mayor David Holt's State of the City address Wednesday, July 16. It was designed by architect David Manica, and is expected to open for the Thunder's 2028-29 season.

First renderings of the new Manica-designed Oklahoma City arena that will be home to the NBA champs Thunder were made public by OKC mayor David Holt on July 16, 2025.