Summary:

– Design is 30% complete with a circular, transparent layout.

– Arena optimized for basketball, concerts and fan experience.

– Construction begins in 2026 with debut aimed for 2028–29 season.

OKLAHOMA CITY — A design update for the new $1 billion downtown state-of-the-art NBA arena and entertainment venue was presented Tuesday to the City Council.

“A lot of people have worked a lot of hours already but just recognize that this is about 30% complete on the design,” the city’s project manager, David Todd , said.

The circular structure to be built on the site of the former Cox Convention Center will feature transparent walls that allow visitors to look out on the city as a backdrop and passersby to look in.

Architect David Manica said the design reflects city leaders’

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