This design choice means Oklahoma City's replacement for the Paycom Center won't hold the same number of people.

The NBA champion is set to move to a new downtown OKC arena in 2028. That means only three more seasons will be played at Paycom Center. The $900 million construction cost guarantees the Thunder will stay in OKC through 2053 once it signs a new long-term lease.

The OKC Thunder new arena was unveiled on Wedneday. While we think it looks pretty cool, here's how it stacks up against other NBA arenas.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 95-81, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Cox Pavilion on Wednesda

Mayor David Holt unveils designs for the Oklahoma City New Arena, showcasing its future as a sports and cultural landmark.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still enjoying one of the greatest seasons ever. He collected about every individual award you can win in one season. He was named the MVP, Conference Finals MVP, NBA Finals MVP and the scoring champion.

Their top three players are all between the ages of 23 and 26, and none of them are going anywhere. Few teams in history have ever been this well-positioned for sustained winning, even if we exist in an era designed to discourage sustained winning.

With players like Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper all on the roster, there is plenty of room for development to witness. Wembanyama will only be in his third year as a player, Castle is only getting better, and Harper will be one of the best rookies in the league.