Oklahoma City's Ford Center

The 586,000 square foot, multipurpose Ford Center arena was built as one of the primary MAPS initiatives passed by Oklahoma City voters in late 1993. Original construction began in 1999 and was completed in June of 2002 at a cost of $89 million. The architect for the project was the The Benham Companies, and the Ford Center is operated by Spectacor Management Group.

The Ford Center hosts:

• Thunder NBA Basketball
• Blazers CHL Hockey
• Yard Dawgz af2 Arena football
• Live Musical Concerts
• Other productions, shows and sporting events

Find out what major and/or recurring events are coming to the Ford Center using the monthly Event Calendars.

Oklahoma City's Ford Center is located downtown on Reno Avenue between Robinson and E.K. Gaylord, just north of I-40.

Get a detailed map to the Ford Center that includes directions from all entry points.

Tickets for any Ford Center event noted above can be purchased through those individual entities or by calling the Ford Center box office at (405) 235-8288. In addition, tickets can be ordered online or at Ticketmaster outlets such as participating Macy's, Suncoast Movie Company, FYE and Sam Goody.

Box office payment options include cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.

Seating capacity and layouts differ depending upon the event, but the Ford Center holds 19,599 for basketball, 18,036 for hockey and over 20,000 for major concerts. It includes three levels: the Oklahoman Level (lower level), the Cox Communications Level (middle level of clubs and suites) and the Oklahoman Bedlam Level (upper level).

A number of wheelchair accessible seating areas are also available throughout the arena.

The Ford Center features over 3000 club seats, 7 party suites and 48 private suites. Around the arena are numerous restrooms and concessions, and it is equipped with elevators and escalators along the outer area. Restaurants on site include the York Icehouse, Sunset Bistro and Victory Sports Bar and Buffet.

In spring 2008, OKC voters approved extensive Ford Center renovations in anticipation of the NBA's arrival.

Traveling to Oklahoma City for an event at the Ford Center. Here are some hotel options nearby:

• Courtyard Downtown
  2 West Reno
  Within walking distance to the Ford Center
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• Renaissance Hotel
  Ten North Broadway
  Within walking distance to the Ford Center
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• Sheraton Hotel
  One North Broadway
  Within walking distance to the Ford Center
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• The Skirvin Hotel
  One Park Avenue
  Less than 1 mile from the Ford Center
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• Hampton Inn & Suites
  300 East Sheridan
  Less than 1 mile from the Ford Center
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• Residence Inn
  400 East Reno Avenue
  Less than 1 mile from the Ford Center
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