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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Capacity 18,203

Paycom Center Seating Chart

Home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) since 2008. The downtown OKC arena (formerly Chesapeake Energy Arena) is the loudest building in the league on big nights and anchors the Bricktown entertainment district.

Sections at Paycom Center

Paycom Center's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

  • Lower bowl 100s — sections 101-122
  • Club Level 200s — premium middle ring
  • Loud City upper bowl 300s — sections 301-330
  • Suite Level

Best seats at Paycom Center

Sections 110-114 along the Thunder bench. The Loud City upper sections (310-318) are where the crowd noise concentrates — the value seats and the loudest in the building.

Tips before you go

Bricktown's canal-side restaurants and bars are a five-minute walk for pre-game. The arena is one of the smallest-market NBA buildings but consistently sells out — book Thunder tickets early.

How to read the Paycom Center seating chart

Paycom Center seats 18,203 in a bowl that wraps a central court, rink, or stage, so reading the chart starts at center and works outward. The lower bowl rings the floor closest to the action; a club or suite level sits in the middle; the upper bowl climbs above for the widest view. Lower-number sections sit nearest the action, and whether you are along a sideline or behind a baseline changes the view as much as the level does.

Three things decide an Paycom Center seat: how close you are to the floor, whether you face the action square on or from a baseline, and how high you sit. For an arena this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper tier at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. For a concert the stage usually sits at one end, so cross-check the official Paycom Center map against your ticket before you buy: a seat that's perfect for a game can sit behind the stage for a show.

Building a seating chart for an event at Paycom Center

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Oklahoma City area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Paycom Center, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Paycom Center runs to 18,203 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Hosting a private event at Paycom Center?

Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.

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Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Paycom Center hold?
Paycom Center has a capacity of 18,203 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
What are the best seats at Paycom Center?
Sections 110-114 along the Thunder bench. The Loud City upper sections (310-318) are where the crowd noise concentrates — the value seats and the loudest in the building.
What sections does Paycom Center have?
Main sections include: Lower bowl 100s — sections 101-122; Club Level 200s — premium middle ring; Loud City upper bowl 300s — sections 301-330. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
Where is Paycom Center located?
Paycom Center is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
How do I plan a private event at Paycom Center?
For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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