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.
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.
NCAA men’s basketball tournament games are returning to downtown Oklahoma City this week, marking the first time since 2016 that the city has hosted March Madness matchups.
Oklahoma City is preparing for a busy stretch of sports this spring, with major events scheduled across the metro over the next several months. Over an 11-week stretch, nine different weekends will host citywide sports events, bringing athletes, families and fans to Oklahoma City venues and helping drive visitor activity across the region.
With race weekend about 50 days away, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is entering the final stretch before thousands of runners and spectators gather in downtown Oklahoma City.
Team OKC and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber are encouraging residents across central Oklahoma to register for the ticket lottery for the LA28 Olympic Games, as Oklahoma City prepares to host Olympic competitions for the first time.
