The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that the name of the new downtown arena will be the Continental Coliseum. The team and Continental Resources made the announcement of a 15-year naming rights partnership early Tuesday. Continental Coliseum is slated to open in late summer 2028 when the Thunder move into their new home. The Thunder will continue to play at the Paycom Center until the new arena opens. >> Open the player below to watch the Thunder’s hype video for the Continental Coliseum”We’re grateful to expand our partnership with Continental Resources and for their belief in our organization and in the future of Oklahoma City,” Clayton Bennett, chairman of the Oklahoma City Thunder, said in a news release. “We really wanted an Oklahoma partner for this transitional moment in the history of our city. We are proud to align with an organization that embodies the resilience, ambition, and spirit that define our state. As a company founded and built in Oklahoma, Continental shares our deep roots and enduring commitment to this state. Continental Coliseum will stand as a lasting symbol of that shared commitment — a place where our fans, our city, and our state unite to create unforgettable moments for generations.” Video Below: Drone 5 shows final roof demolition at old Cox Convention Center in downtown OKCContinental Resources, which is headquartered in Oklahoma City, is the largest privately held oil and natural gas producer in the world. The naming rights will take effect immediately and will be reflected on current construction fencing, future exterior and interior signage throughout the building, according to a news release. Along with Thunder games, Continental Coliseum will host concerts, family shows, national sporting events and more. The Continental Coliseum will be located across the street from the Paycom Center. Construction to clear way for the new arena is ongoing.

OKLAHOMA CITY —

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that the name of the new downtown arena will be the Continental Coliseum.

The team and Continental Resources made the announcement of a 15-year naming rights partnership early Tuesday. Continental Coliseum is slated to open in late summer 2028 when the Thunder move into their new home.

The Thunder will continue to play at the Paycom Center until the new arena opens.

>> Open the player below to watch the Thunder’s hype video for the Continental Coliseum

“We’re grateful to expand our partnership with Continental Resources and for their belief in our organization and in the future of Oklahoma City,” Clayton Bennett, chairman of the Oklahoma City Thunder, said in a news release. “We really wanted an Oklahoma partner for this transitional moment in the history of our city. We are proud to align with an organization that embodies the resilience, ambition, and spirit that define our state. As a company founded and built in Oklahoma, Continental shares our deep roots and enduring commitment to this state. Continental Coliseum will stand as a lasting symbol of that shared commitment — a place where our fans, our city, and our state unite to create unforgettable moments for generations.”

Video Below: Drone 5 shows final roof demolition at old Cox Convention Center in downtown OKC

Continental Resources, which is headquartered in Oklahoma City, is the largest privately held oil and natural gas producer in the world. The naming rights will take effect immediately and will be reflected on current construction fencing, future exterior and interior signage throughout the building, according to a news release.

Along with Thunder games, Continental Coliseum will host concerts, family shows, national sporting events and more.

The Continental Coliseum will be located across the street from the Paycom Center. Construction to clear way for the new arena is ongoing.