Getting There · Paycom Center · Oklahoma City
Getting to Paycom Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Paycom Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Oklahoma City Thunder game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 18,203, the streets around Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Paycom Center
Home of the oklahoma city thunder. the arena has hosted events at this site since 2002. located at 100 West Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
Transit Routes to Paycom Center
The Oklahoma City Streetcar Bricktown and downtown loops stop near the arena. The Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Paycom Center — you are moving while the parking lots around Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Paycom Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Paycom Center. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from Paycom Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Paycom Center from Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City
Paycom Center is located at 100 West Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, in the Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City area of Oklahoma City. The central location makes Paycom Center walkable from many Oklahoma City hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the Bricktown / Downtown Oklahoma City area can often walk to the arena in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to Paycom Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Paycom Center
Paycom Center holds 18,203 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Paycom Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Oklahoma City Thunder have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from Paycom Center
If you took transit to Paycom Center, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (The Oklahoma City Streetcar Bricktown and downtown loops stop near the arena) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Paycom Center typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.