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.

Afterward, Holt revealed a ballpark estimate of the new arena's capacity. He said it will likely be in the 17,000 range, a downgrade from Paycom Center's 18,203 number. The arena will be larger, though, by around 200,000 square feet.