Oklahoma City’s momentum will take center stage as Mayor David Holt delivers his annual State of the City address, offering a look at where the city stands today and where it’s headed next.
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.
Oklahoma City did not simply build momentum in 2025. It delivered results.
A controlled implosion of the roof at the former Myriad Convention Center in early December marked a visible next phase in demolition at the downtown site as Oklahoma City prepares for construction of a new arena for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
