The Oklahoma City Council has approved four sites for new youth centers designed to provide after-school and summer programs aimed at fostering learning, social connection and personal development for children across the city.
OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol, the initiative for reimagining professional soccer in Oklahoma City, launched its “Name the Team!” campaign to give fans a central role in shaping the identity of the club.
In a major follow-up to developments surrounding the future of professional soccer and an exciting entertainment district coming to downtown Oklahoma City, an advisory committee has now been established to help shape a representative vision for the community. The OKC for Soccer Committee, announced last week, includes 33 influential civic, business, sports and cultural leaders from the region.
OKC Energy FC is set for an exciting new chapter with an expanded ownership group, now led by Echo holding the majority stake. This significant development aligns with plans for a new stadium, a key project under the MAPS 4 initiative. Energy FC has always prioritized community impact, and the multipurpose outdoor stadium is expected to have a transformative effect on Oklahoma City, providing a versatile venue for events such as festivals, concerts, and, of course, soccer. This contributes to positioning Oklahoma City as a significant destination.
Ever wanted to experience the thrill of a sporting event and witness history at the same time? To welcome in the New Year, First Americans Museum is hosting a New Year’s Stickball game this Saturday, Jan. 6.
According to a recent study by Tourism Economics, Oklahoma City experienced a staggering $4.3 billion economic impact from tourism in 2022. Those figures included expenditures made by visitors attending various sporting events around the city.
It’s been more than four decades since the City of Oklahoma City built a multicultural recreation center. That drought ends this month with the grand opening of the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center.
Oklahoma is well known for its love of sports; however, you may not have known of the capital city’s fast-growing pickleball community. This relatively new sport has similarities to tennis, badminton and ping-pong, through its ability to be played indoors or outdoors on courts with a 36-inch-high net.
