COME SUNDAY. YEAH, I’VE BEEN IN JUST THE MANAGER HERE AT TRUCK YARD SAYS THEY EXPECT EVERY SEAT TO BE FULL. IN FACT, SHE SAID THE LAST GAME DAY, IT WENT ALL THE WAY PAST THIS BRIDGE. THE LINE DID INTO THE BASS PRO PARKING LOT, AND THEY EXPECT THE SAME THING AS HUNDREDS OF THUNDER. FANS WILL BE HERE TO CHEER ON THE TEAM AS SOON AS WE OPEN. IT’S GOING TO BE A FLOOD OF PEOPLE WANTING TO GET IN SO THEY’RE NOT STANDING IN THAT LINE. TRUCK YARD OKC ONE OF MULTIPLE THUNDER WATCH ZONES. WHO SAYS THE PREPARATIONS FOR GAME SEVEN OF THE SEMIFINALS ARE UNDERWAY? WE’RE JUST SELLING OUT LEFT AND RIGHT OF EVERYTHING, SO WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WE’RE STOCKED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE FROM THE TAP TO THE TRUCKS, OUR FOOD TRUCKS, WE’RE JUST MAKING SURE THAT THEIR STAFF, WE’RE ORDERING ENOUGH FOOD. THEY SAY THUNDER FANS HAVE PACKED THIS PLACE AND SUNDAY WILL BE NO DIFFERENT. IT’S AN ELECTRIC VIBE IN HERE. LIKE EVERYBODY IS FACING THE STAGE BACK HERE AND WATCHING EVERY SCREEN POSSIBLE. THEY’RE CHEERING. WE’VE HAD PEOPLE STANDING ON TABLE FROM THE GET GO, JUST CRAZY BUSY. AND THEN THIS JUST INCREASED, ESPECIALLY DURING WEEKDAYS, LIKE OUR SALES DURING THE WEEKDAYS NOW ARE EVEN MORE BEYOND THAN WHAT WE THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO BE. AND IF YOU CAN’T GET INTO TRUCK YARD, THERE’S OTHER WATCH ZONES AT TOBY KEITH’S TAPHOUSE, SOCIAL CAPITAL AND THUNDER HALL. YOU WANT TO SHOW UP EARLY? WE CAN’T STRESS THAT ENOUGH. GET READY TO CHEER AS IF YOU WOULD. YOU’VE BEEN INSIDE THE ARENA. AND OF COURSE, THERE IS A FULL LIST OF ALL THE PLACES YOU CAN WATCH THE GAME ON KOCO.COM. THAT GAME WILL BE AIRING ON KOCO 2:30 P.M. ON SUND
Oklahoma City prepares for Thunder’s decisive Game 7 with packed watch zones
Oklahoma City venues are readying for large crowds as fans gather to support the Thunder in their crucial Game 7.
Updated: 5:09 PM CDT May 16, 2025
Oklahoma City is gearing up for a massive turnout as fans prepare to gather at various watch zones across the city to support the Thunder in their crucial Game 7 on Sunday.WATCH: A look ahead at Oklahoma City’s Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelAs soon as we open, it’s going to be a flood of people wanting to get in so they’re not standing in that line,” said Jessica Tyson, bar manager at Truck Yard.Truck Yard is one of several official Thunder watch zones, and preparations for the semifinal game are in full swing. “We’re selling out left and right of everything, so we want to make sure we’re stocked as much as possible to accommodate,” Tyson said.”Our food trucks, we’re making sure they’re staffed, we’re ordering enough food,” Tyson added, emphasizing the need to be ready for the influx of fans.”An electric vibe in here, I mean, everyone is facing the stage back here watching every screen possible, they’re cheering, we’ve had people standing on tables,” Tyson said.She also mentioned that the venue has been “crazy busy” from the start, with weekday sales exceeding expectations.WATCH: Oklahoma City fans react to Game 6 at Thunder HallFor those unable to get into Truck Yard, other watch zones include Toby Keith’s, Tap House, Social Capital and Thunder Hall. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.”You want to show up early, we can’t stress that enough,” and encouraged them to “get ready to cheer as if you would being inside the arena,” said Malcom Tubbs, with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Top HeadlinesState Superintendent Ryan Walters calls out Oklahoma lawmakers for new state budgetTIMELINE: Weekend storms bring risk of tornadoes, big hail to OklahomaAmericans’ credit card debt falls, but past-due student loans drag on credit scores2 injured at construction site near OKC Will Rogers International AirportAlleged child predator arrested in Earlsboro with help from local group
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Oklahoma City is gearing up for a massive turnout as fans prepare to gather at various watch zones across the city to support the Thunder in their crucial Game 7 on Sunday.
WATCH: A look ahead at Oklahoma City’s Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel
As soon as we open, it’s going to be a flood of people wanting to get in so they’re not standing in that line,” said Jessica Tyson, bar manager at Truck Yard.
Truck Yard is one of several official Thunder watch zones, and preparations for the semifinal game are in full swing.
“We’re selling out left and right of everything, so we want to make sure we’re stocked as much as possible to accommodate,” Tyson said.
“Our food trucks, we’re making sure they’re staffed, we’re ordering enough food,” Tyson added, emphasizing the need to be ready for the influx of fans.
“An electric vibe in here, I mean, everyone is facing the stage back here watching every screen possible, they’re cheering, we’ve had people standing on tables,” Tyson said.
She also mentioned that the venue has been “crazy busy” from the start, with weekday sales exceeding expectations.
WATCH: Oklahoma City fans react to Game 6 at Thunder Hall
For those unable to get into Truck Yard, other watch zones include Toby Keith’s, Tap House, Social Capital and Thunder Hall.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
“You want to show up early, we can’t stress that enough,” and encouraged them to “get ready to cheer as if you would being inside the arena,” said Malcom Tubbs, with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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