Loud City HQ returns as OKC approaches the playoffs

The Thunder are heading to the NBA Playoffs, and Oklahoma City is celebrating!

From daily giveaways and pop-up fan zones in Automobile Alley to a statewide playoff tour and large-scale public art installations, OKC is ready for the excitement of the playoffs.

Loud City HQ takes over Automobile Alley

Fans can visit Loud City HQ at 801 N. Broadway Ave. from April 14–19, 4–8 p.m. daily for live DJs, exclusive merchandise, and Thunder-themed giveaways. Whether it’s after work or before a night out, the Thunder-themed block party promises something for everyone.

The pop-up event celebrates the Oklahoma City Thunder’s playoff run and will feature appearances from Rumble the Bison, photo opportunities with fan-favorite backdrops, and special edition Thunder merch drops you won’t find anywhere else. Food trucks and local vendors will also be on-site, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Thunder Up Tour Hits the Road

The Thunder Up Tour presented by OU Health is rolling through three Oklahoma cities with a mobile fan experience. Fans can explore the OG&E Thunder Bolt trailer, shop limited-edition playoff gear, take photos with life-sized displays, and win free Thunder T-shirts.

Tour stops include:

1. April 15: Campus Corner, Norman | 5–7 p.m.
2. April 18: Lee West Park, Lawton | 5–7 p.m.
3. April 19: Gathering Place, Tulsa | 3–5 p.m.

What Fans Need to Know Ahead of Playoff Games

This year marks the Thunder’s 12th playoff appearance since 2010.

When do the playoffs begin?

The NBA Playoffs begin the weekend of April 19–20. Exact dates and matchups will be finalized after the Play-In Tournament on April 18.

Will OKC host the first round of the playoffs?

Yes, as the top seed, the Thunder will have home-court advantage. They will host the first two games of the best-of-seven first-round series at Paycom Center.

How can I get tickets to the Thunder playoff games?

Round 1 tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Monday, April 14, here.

Season ticket members already have access and can manage their seats through the Thunder app or here.

What if playoff tickets sell out?

Fans can still find verified resale tickets through the Thunder website, although prices may vary and include a 20% service fee.

Where can I watch the playoff games?

First-round games will air live on FanDuel Sports Network, ESPN, TNT, or ABC. Beyond the first round, games will be nationally televised only.

Thunder-themed art in the Metro

Starting April 9, the Thunder will unveil new large-scale playoff-inspired graphics across the metro, including at Paycom Center, Omni Hotel, and along the OKC Streetcar.

Back by popular demand, a Thunder-themed shipping container art installation will return to Scissortail Park. Designed by woman-owned SkyFlint Critical Technologies, the structure features four 20-foot containers stacked vertically and a 40-foot bridge container at the top.

In addition, more than a dozen local businesses will display Thunder-inspired window art throughout the playoffs.

Window art locations include:

1. Culture Coffee- 1029 NE 6th St, Oklahoma City 
2. Chicken N Pickle - 8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City 
3. Eddies - 13230 Pawnee Dr #115, Oklahoma City 
4. Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge - 421 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City 
5. Park Harvey Sushi - 200 N Harvey Ave #100, Oklahoma City 
6. Social Capital - 517 S Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City 
7. Flint - 15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City 
8. Republic Gastropub - 5830 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City 
9. Mexican Radio - 1215 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City 
10. Wheeze The Juice - 131 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma City 
11. Walker Shops - 1112 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City 
12. Curbside Flowers - 522 N Classen Blvd Suite 100, Oklahoma City  
13. Eddies - 2828 E 2nd St, Edmond 
14. Leisure Time Pools - 8501 S I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City 
15. Kerr 3 Architecture - 507 S. Coltrane Rd #G, Edmond 
16. The Pilates Body - 7630 N. Western Ave, Oklahoma City 
17. Southern Fried Vintage - 215 S. Klein Ave, Oklahoma City 
18. 89 Energy - 123 NW 8th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102