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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday unveiled its 2025-26 Nike NBA City Edition Uniform, which the team said is a tribute to the Native and Indigenous cultures that shape Oklahoma’s identity and community spirit.
The team will debut the uniforms, along with an alternate similarly designed uniform at Paycom Center during its annual Native American Heritage Night game Nov. 19 against the Sacramento Kings.
Fans can get an up close and personal look at the uniform and enter to win City Edition gear during a limited exhibit at the First Americans Museum. The exhibit of the full uniform and the enter to win contest runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 5. Beginning Sept. 6, the uniform will be digitally exhibited at the museum through November’s Native American Heritage Month.
A rendering shows the court design for the 2025-26 Thunder season. (Rendering provided by The Oklahoma City Thunder)
Fans may recognize some elements of the new uniform, which was inspired by the Thunder’s 2018-19 City Edition design. The new version deepens the connection to Oklahoma’s Native heritage, weaving together historical influences with modern-day pride, reflecting Oklahoma City as a city on the move, according to a news release.
At the center of the jersey, interlocking geometric shapes form “OKC,” symbolizing unity and strength. Inspired by the Oklahoma River that binds the north and south sides of our city, the jersey also features water-like teeth uniting the jersey’s duotone halves.
On the waistband is a pattern of expanding squares representing growing communities, inspired by ceremonial regalia. Hidden in the right side leg of the shorts is a turtle emblem, representing endurance and unity, featuring a circular shell with lines echoing community connection and the medicine wheel. The turtle’s squares and arrows point toward OKC, reflecting the four sacred directions.
Sunset-toned sashes wrap the shoulder and shorts leg, honoring tribal resilience and shared identity. The 11 geometric stars on the sides of the jersey and shorts carry forward stories passed through generations.
In addition to the uniform, the Thunder’s City Edition platform includes City Nights theme games and an alternate court with a City Edition design. Each Friday home game, beginning Dec. 5, is designated as a City Nights game, during which the team will wear the uniform and play on the City Edition court.
The City Edition collection goes on sale Nov. 11 and fans can sign up for merchandise text or email notifications at www.okcthunder.com/city.