And, of course, at Paycom Center, one can find a raucous crowd cheering for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Taft Stadium undergoes additional renovations, which includes turf upgrades and modern LED lighting. The team is hopeful it can resume play in the very near future.
If you would rather be on the field than in the stands, Oklahoma City’s more than 250 days of sunshine each year make it the perfect place to maintain an active lifestyle. The city offers a growing number of ways to enjoy sports and being outdoors. OKLAHOMA CITY DODGERS The Oklahoma City Dodgers have won three division titles and one conference title in their seven Pacific Coast League seasons in OKC (The 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The team plays in the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, a venue that USA Today tabbed as one of the country’s top 10 minor league stadiums. OKLAHOMA CITY ENERGY Oklahoma City Energy FC, a professional men’s soccer club, completed its inaugural season in USL Pro in 2014. The Energy FC plays in Oklahoma City’s recently renovated Taft Stadium. The Energy suspended their 2022 season as
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER The NBA’s presence in Oklahoma City has transformed Paycom Center into one of the toughest places to play – and one of the best places to watch – professional sports. During the 2022-23 season, the Thunder advance to the NBA Western Conference Play-in Tournament. With a young core of skilled and talented players, including 2022-23 All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA Rookie of the Year Runner-up Jalen “J-Dub” Williams, the Thunder’s rise to one the league’s top teams should continue unabated. The Thunder’s G-League team, the Oklahoma City Blue, is also based in OKC and plays its games at Paycom Center as well. USA SOFTBALL COMPLEX The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, the headquarters of the governing body of USA Softball, is located in Oklahoma City. The adjoining USA Hall of Fame
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