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.

Oklahoma City’s new billion-dollar arena, set to open in 2028, will host the Thunder and boost the city’s appeal for concerts, tours, and major events.