From international championships to Olympic competition and expanding professional sports opportunities, Oklahoma City continues to build its reputation as a destination for premier sports and entertainment events.
Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joins thousands of developers, retailers and industry leaders at ICSC Las Vegas, hosted by the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), one of the largest retail real estate conferences in the country.
One of Oklahoma City’s longest-running traditions returns this week as the 60th annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown. Hosted by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, the four-day event runs April 23–26 at Bicentennial Park, transforming the area into a hub for visual art, live performances and local flavor.
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is coming up, and you don't have to run a step to be part of it. Spectators are a core part of the race experience. Their energy keeps runners moving through 26.2 miles of city streets. Whether you're tracking a friend, bringing the family or just want to soak in one of OKC's biggest days of the year, here's where to be.
A long-anticipated downtown Oklahoma City housing project is moving forward, marking a significant milestone nearly eight years in the making.
Oklahoma City will add a new professional sports franchise in 2028, as the United Football League announced plans to place an expansion team in the city.
Spring in Oklahoma City means the return of baseball in Bricktown, and the Oklahoma City Comets are set to kick off their 2026 home season with a full weekend of celebrations at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The three-game opening series brings energy back to downtown, giving fans a chance to reconnect with one of the city’s favorite warm-weather traditions.
Oklahoma City leaders officially broke ground on the city’s new downtown arena, marking a major milestone in a project expected to shape the region’s economic momentum, national visibility and long-term quality of life. The venue will be known as Continental Coliseum when it opens in 2028.
