Chesapeake Energy Arena is home to the Oklahoma City Thunder (since the 2008-09 NBA season).  The SMG managed facility has also served as home to the Oklahoma City Blazers (Central Hockey League), Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (arenafootball2), and the New Orleans Hornets (during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 NBA Seasons).

Whether it’s the action of an NBA basketball game, or the excitement of a live concert or world-class event, more than one million guests create memories each year at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

While it is managed by SMG, Chesapeake Energy Arena is owned by the City of Oklahoma City and was the premier project of its visionary capital improvement program (MAPS) to finance new and upgraded sports, entertainment, cultural and convention facilities with a one-cent sales tax. Since opening in 2002, a number of improvements have been made to the facility including new restaurants, speakers, video boards and security features. Then, on March 4, 2008, Oklahoma City voters overwhelmingly approved another temporary one-cent sales tax to fund several major upgrades. The project features new terrace suites and lounges, bunker suites, new and renovated locker rooms, as well as plans for a new grand entrance, multistory atrium, new restaurants, clubs, concession areas, team offices and a family fun zone, which are all scheduled for completion in 2012.   Click here to learn more.

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