Paycom Center is a premier sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Oklahoma City, owned by the City of Oklahoma City and managed by Legends Global, a leading global venue management company[1][2][3][4]. Opened in 2002 initially as the Ford Center, it was built as part of the city’s Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS), a visionary capital improvement program funded by a temporary sales tax to enhance sports and entertainment infrastructure[1][3]. The arena originally met minimum NBA and NHL specifications and was designed for future upgrades, which were implemented when the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, becoming the Oklahoma City Thunder[1][3]. Paycom Center serves as the home venue of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder since the 2008–09 season and has hosted other professional teams like the Oklahoma City Blazers and the New Orleans Hornets during their temporary stay[3]. Beyond sports, it hosts concerts, family shows, conventions, ice shows, and civic events, attracting over one million visitors annually[1][3][5]. The arena has undergone several significant renovations funded by voter-approved sales tax extensions to enhance amenities such as video boards, security, restaurants, and fan experience technology[1][3]. In July 2021, the arena was renamed Paycom Center following an exclusive naming rights partnership with Paycom, a leading cloud-based human capital management software company headquartered in Oklahoma City. This partnership aligns the arena’s identity with Paycom’s innovative, winning spirit and commitment to the community[5][6]. Legends Global, created from the merger of Legends and ASM Global, manages the facility and extends its expertise globally, partnering with some of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues. Their ongoing 25-year partnership with the City includes managing the current arena and the upcoming new Paycom Center, set to open in 2028, promising cutting-edge fan experiences through advanced technology and global best practices[2][4