The Oklahoma Sooners are building a state‑of‑the‑art arena at the Rock Creek Entertainment District, a project that will anchor the future of both men’s and women’s basketball on campus.
Athletic director Roger Denny has said the facility is being designed to reflect a partnership where economic investment supports community growth and program ambition, with the goal of a fully engaged arena by the 2028‑29 season.
Recent portal activity has added veterans B.J. Edwards from SMU and Duke Brennan from Villanova to the roster, while the search for an arena operator is nearing its conclusion, paving the way for final design plans.
A Community‑Centric Vision
Denny emphasized that the arena’s success will be measured not only by ticket sales but by its ability to serve as a cultural landmark for the region.
With construction focused on infrastructure and utilities since the May groundbreaking, the project is on track to host its first games in the 2028‑29 season, marking a new era for Oklahoma basketball.