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.
The Women’s College World Series is back in Oklahoma City, once again placing the city at the center of one of college sports’ biggest events.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announces the selection of Shaun Yates as the new senior vice president of tourism development. As SVP, Yates will have a significant role in leading the Visit Oklahoma City (Visit OKC) work, which is a key priority of the Greater OKC Chamber.
Paycom Center has been named a finalist for Arena of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, a recognition that reinforces Oklahoma City’s growing position as a top-tier destination for major touring acts and live entertainment.
A record-breaking 30,000 runners and walkers took part in the 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, with participants traveling from all 50 states and 17 countries and territories. The annual race weekend once again brought tens of thousands to city streets, showcasing Oklahoma City’s ability to host large-scale events while drawing national and international participation.
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.
Oklahoma City continues to increase its national visibility through coordinated public relations efforts designed to position the region as a prime location for investment and visitation. In 2025, the Chamber’s efforts generated more than 450 earned media placements, reaching an estimated audience of more than 608 million people across business, travel and industry publications.
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.
