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 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 continues to expand its housing supply through a combination of public investment and private development aimed at increasing housing stability and affordability for residents across a range of income levels and life stages.
As Downtown Oklahoma City continues to see new investment, population growth and evolving development patterns, the City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents, workers and visitors to help shape the future of the urban core through a new community survey tied to the Downtown Oklahoma City Strategic Plan.
Federal, state and local leaders gathered March 11 to mark the completion of the U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange at Interstate 40 and Douglas Boulevard, a major transportation investment aimed at improving mobility and supporting continued economic growth in eastern Oklahoma County.
Construction is officially underway on a new interactive sports and entertainment venue in northwest Oklahoma City, marking the latest addition to the growing mix of experiential destinations at The Half development near Wilshire Boulevard and the Broadway Extension.
AAR has completed a major expansion of its aircraft maintenance facility at Will Rogers World Airport, adding new capacity and jobs to one of Oklahoma City’s strongest and most established industries: aviation.
Oklahoma City enters 2026 with momentum few cities can match and responsibility that comes with it. An NBA championship. National recognition for quality of life and cost competitiveness. Growing attention as a visitor destination and a place where employers and talent want to land. And just ahead, a global spotlight tied to the region’s role in the 2028 Olympic Games.
