MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES. OF COURSE, THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BE AN OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER FAN AND TO BE HERE IN OKLAHOMA CITY. AND REALLY, THE COMMUNITY IS 100% IN PLAYOFF EXCITEMENT IS ELECTRIFYING THE AIR AS THE OKC THUNDER HEAD TO THE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. FANS ARE JUST VERY EXCITED, YOU KNOW, TO TO SEE OUR THUNDER FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN OUR FRANCHISE HISTORY, BE MAKE IT TO THE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS WITH THAT EXCITEMENT MEANS MORE DEMAND FROM THE TICKETS, MERCH AND ENTERTAINMENT. SO WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN THE NEXT ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS? THUNDER UP IN THE PARK. OF COURSE IT WILL BE OPEN AT 4 P.M. FOR TUESDAY’S GAME, AND AT THE PARK YOU’LL ACTUALLY SEE A FEW NEW ELEMENTS, LIKE WE’LL HAVE A FAN TUNNEL, WE’LL HAVE MORE PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES, AND WE’LL STILL ALSO HAVE THE YOUTH ZONE. IT ALSO MEANS MORE WATCH ZONES. THEY’LL BE ADDING TEN EXTRA LOCATIONS FOR YOU TO WATCH THE GAMES ACROSS THE METRO. THOSE LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE NBA WEBSITE AND ALSO THE THUNDER SHOP WILL BE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. YOU’LL ALSO SEE SOME NEW ADDITIONS IN BRICKTOWN AND IN A LOT OF THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS AND THROUGHOUT THE METRO AREA. AND OF COURSE, YOU CAN’T FORGET THUNDER HALL WITH THE QUICK TURNAROUND, HOW ARE THEY ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND? IT’S REALLY A PRIVILEGE TO BE HERE. YOU KNOW, IF YOU LOOK AROUND, THERE ARE 28 OTHER TEAMS THAT WOULD LIKE TO BE IN THIS POSITION RIGHT NOW. SO WE’RE ALL IN AS WELL. SO ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO TO CREATE THE OPTIMAL FAN ENVIRONMENT, TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR FANS TO GATHER, TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR FANS, TO MAKE MEMORIES. IT’S A LABOR OF LOVE.
Where to cheer on Thunder during Western Conference Finals
Thunder fans have plenty of options when it comes to cheering on Oklahoma City throughout the Western Conference Finals.
Updated: 2:38 PM CDT May 22, 2025
Special Projects Producer/Digital Editor
Thunder fans have plenty of options when it comes to cheering on Oklahoma City throughout the Western Conference Finals. | VIDEO ABOVE | Playoff events planned as Thunder take on Timberwolves in Western Conference finalsBars, restaurants and venues across the Oklahoma City metro are in the playoff spirit, hosting watch parties as the Thunder take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Below are some events taking place during the series. Loud City LiveThe Oklahoma City Thunder invited fans to the Paycom Center to experience “Loud City Live” during games three and four of the Western Conference Finals, while the team plays in Minneapolis. While all tickets have been claimed for Saturday and Monday’s games, fans who did snag tickets have plenty to expect from the free event. >> Video Below: OKC Thunder fans to gather at Paycom Center for Loud City LiveConcessions will be open, Thunder entertainers will be present, and the game will be shown on the Jumbotron, creating a home game atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for fans who haven’t attended a game yet. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.Thunder UP in the ParkDuring games hosted at the Paycom Center, Scissortail Park will hold Thunder UP in the Park, the ultimate pregame party for fans and families. On Thursday, fans can take part in youth zone activities, face painting, live music and performances by Thunder entertainers. The festivities will start at 4 p.m. Thursday.Fans can even win free tickets to Thursday’s game by completing challenges around the park. The more challenges that they complete, the more chances they get to win tickets. Thunder Hall The official Thunder watch party is at Fassler Hall, which has transformed into Thunder Hall, in the Midtown District of Oklahoma City. Fans have packed the bar and restaurant located at 421 NW 10th St #201 to cheer on the Thunder throughout their playoff run. That fun continues this weekend for the Western Conference Finals. The bar will feature Thunder-themed entertainment and giveaways during every away game. But Thunder Hall is open even during home games. >> Video Below: Popular Oklahoma City restaurant transforming for Thunder playoff gamesThunder Watch ZonesEven if fans don’t make their way to Thunder Hall, the team has designated “Thunder Watch Zones” all across the Oklahoma City metro. Each place will be showing the games on the big screen and encouraging fans to cheer on the Thunder all the way to an NBA championship. Here’s where to go: OKC Tap House: 100 Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma CitySocial Capital: 517 S. Hudson Ave, Oklahoma CityTruck Yard: 240 Centennial Dr, Oklahoma CityToby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill: 310 Johnny Bench Dr, Oklahoma CityPuck’s Sports Bar & Grill: 4143 S Yale Ave, TulsaCaptain’s Sports Lounge: 1324 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma CityDeep Deuce Grill: 307 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma CityThe Frosted Mug Edmond: 1333 N Santa Fe Ave Suite 107, EdmondThe Jones Assembly: 901 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City>> Video Below: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mural in downtown OKC gets new look after MVP announcementThunder Bar NetworkIf fans have a favorite bar or restaurant that isn’t a designated Watch Zone, there are dozens of other locations across the OKC metro that are guaranteed to be showing every Thunder playoff game. Here’s a look at the Thunder Bar Network: 74 Sports Kitchen and Cocktails: 7412 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma CityBleacher Bums Sports Bar: 5073 E 51st St TulsaBourbon St Café: 100 E California Ave, Oklahoma CityBuffalo Wild Wings: 4130 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma CityBungalow 23: 731 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma CityCaptain’s Sports Lounge: 1324 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma CityChicken Foot OKC: 1316 W Memorial Rd #100, Oklahoma CityChicken N Pickle: 8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma CityCoaches Corner Sports Bar & Grill: 1150 W Lindsey St, NormanCousins Bar & Grill: 6509 N May Ave, Oklahoma CityDeep Deuce Grill: 307 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma CityEddie’s: 2828 E 2nd St, EdmondElgin Park: 325 E Mathew Brady St, TulsaGuyutes: 730 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma CityHopscotch Kitchen & Bar: 10909 N May Ave, Oklahoma CityIndustry Gastro Lounge: 2800 NW 140th St, Oklahoma CityLand Run Grill: 2596 W Tecumseh Rd, NormanLefty’s on Greenwood: 10 N Greenwood Ave Suite A, TulsaLouie’s Grill & Bar: 9401 Lake Hefner Pkwy, Oklahoma CityMcNellie’s OKC: 1100 Classen Dr, Oklahoma CityMickey Mantle Steakhouse: 7 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma CityMontana Mining Club: 5117 S Shields Blvd, Oklahoma CityMooney’s Pub & Grill: 6221 N Interstate Dr, NormanOKC Tap House (Inside the Omni Hotel): 100 Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma CityThe Wolftrap: 1109 S Broadway St, EdmondThe Frosted Mug: 1333 N Santa Fe Ave, Ste 107, EdmondRooster’s Sports Bar: 7875 E 71st St, TulsaSmitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer7: 104 S Sheridan Rd, TulsaRemingtons Sports Bar: 1902 E 71st St, TulsaNo Place Sports Lounge: 11730 E Admiral Pl, TulsaRooski’s Sports Bar: 804 S Ninth St, Broken ArrowMidleton’s Bar & Grill: 9711 E 81st St, TulsaWhiskey Dog Bar & Grill: 2408 W New Orleans St, Broken ArrowJ.R. Murphy’s: 306 S Washington St, StillwaterEskimo Joe’s: 501 W Elm Ave, StillwaterCJ Moloney’s: 1849 S Aspen Ave, Broken ArrowSocial Jenks: 107 E Main St, JenksDrunken Rooster Bar & Grill (Grand Lake): 451054 E 320 Road, AftonThe Anchor (Shangri-la resort, Grand Lake): 57221 SH-125, AftonThe Locker Room Sports Bar: 417 N Grand Ave, EnidOne-52 Bar & Grill: 211 N Trade Center Terr, MustangMilennium Lounge: 4709 N Western Ave, Oklahoma CityHalf Time Sports Grill: 6812 SW 55th St, Ste 101, Oklahoma CityRed Dirt Reloaded Bar & Grill: 6425 NW Cache Rd, LawtonBack Porch: 1925 W Gore Blvd, LawtonThe Mont: 1300 Classen Blvd, NormanKlutch: 814 W. Sheridan Ave Suite C, Oklahoma City Sipango Lounge: 4301 N. Western Ave, Oklahoma CityHillwilly’s Kitchen & Bar: 401 NW 10th St B, Oklahoma CityPaddock Club: 1942 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma CityBungalow 23: 2418 N Guernsey, Oklahoma CityChick-n-Beer Uptown: 715 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma CityCheba Hut: 323 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma CityEmbassy Suites Innovation District: 741 North Phillips Avenue, Oklahoma CityJoeys Pizzeria Film Row: 700 West Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma CityMickey Mantle’s Steakhouse Bricktown: 7 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma CityThe Melting Pot Bricktown: 4 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma CityMcNellie’s: 1100 Classen Dr, Oklahoma CitySocial Capital: 517 S. Hudson Ave, Oklahoma CityHideaway Pizza Automobile Alley: 901 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma CityCharleston’s Bricktown: 224 Johnny Bench Drive, Oklahoma CityFassler Hall Midtown: 421 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma CityS and B’s Burger Joint Automobile Alley: 20 NW 9th, Oklahoma CityThe Collective Kitchen & Cocktails Midtown: 308 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma CityThe Jones Assembly West Village: 901 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma CityThe Standard: 315 E Gray St, NormanThe Pump Bar: 2425 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma CityFLINT Kitchen & Bar: 15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma CityFLORA at Colcord: 15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma CityVast: 333 W. Sheridan Ave 49th Floor, Oklahoma City
Thunder fans have plenty of options when it comes to cheering on Oklahoma City throughout the Western Conference Finals.
| VIDEO ABOVE | Playoff events planned as Thunder take on Timberwolves in Western Conference finals
Bars, restaurants and venues across the Oklahoma City metro are in the playoff spirit, hosting watch parties as the Thunder take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Below are some events taking place during the series.
Loud City Live
The Oklahoma City Thunder invited fans to the Paycom Center to experience “Loud City Live” during games three and four of the Western Conference Finals, while the team plays in Minneapolis.
While all tickets have been claimed for Saturday and Monday’s games, fans who did snag tickets have plenty to expect from the free event.
>> Video Below: OKC Thunder fans to gather at Paycom Center for Loud City Live
Concessions will be open, Thunder entertainers will be present, and the game will be shown on the Jumbotron, creating a home game atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for fans who haven’t attended a game yet.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Thunder UP in the Park
During games hosted at the Paycom Center, Scissortail Park will hold Thunder UP in the Park, the ultimate pregame party for fans and families.
On Thursday, fans can take part in youth zone activities, face painting, live music and performances by Thunder entertainers.
The festivities will start at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Fans can even win free tickets to Thursday’s game by completing challenges around the park. The more challenges that they complete, the more chances they get to win tickets.
Thunder Hall
The official Thunder watch party is at Fassler Hall, which has transformed into Thunder Hall, in the Midtown District of Oklahoma City.
Fans have packed the bar and restaurant located at 421 NW 10th St #201 to cheer on the Thunder throughout their playoff run. That fun continues this weekend for the Western Conference Finals.
The bar will feature Thunder-themed entertainment and giveaways during every away game. But Thunder Hall is open even during home games.
>> Video Below: Popular Oklahoma City restaurant transforming for Thunder playoff games
Thunder Watch Zones
Even if fans don’t make their way to Thunder Hall, the team has designated “Thunder Watch Zones” all across the Oklahoma City metro. Each place will be showing the games on the big screen and encouraging fans to cheer on the Thunder all the way to an NBA championship.
Here’s where to go:
OKC Tap House: 100 Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma CitySocial Capital: 517 S. Hudson Ave, Oklahoma CityTruck Yard: 240 Centennial Dr, Oklahoma CityToby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill: 310 Johnny Bench Dr, Oklahoma CityPuck’s Sports Bar & Grill: 4143 S Yale Ave, TulsaCaptain’s Sports Lounge: 1324 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma CityDeep Deuce Grill: 307 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma CityThe Frosted Mug Edmond: 1333 N Santa Fe Ave Suite 107, EdmondThe Jones Assembly: 901 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City
>> Video Below: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mural in downtown OKC gets new look after MVP announcement
Thunder Bar Network
If fans have a favorite bar or restaurant that isn’t a designated Watch Zone, there are dozens of other locations across the OKC metro that are guaranteed to be showing every Thunder playoff game.
Here’s a look at the Thunder Bar Network:
74 Sports Kitchen and Cocktails: 7412 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma CityBleacher Bums Sports Bar: 5073 E 51st St TulsaBourbon St Café: 100 E California Ave, Oklahoma CityBuffalo Wild Wings: 4130 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma CityBungalow 23: 731 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma CityCaptain’s Sports Lounge: 1324 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma CityChicken Foot OKC: 1316 W Memorial Rd #100, Oklahoma CityChicken N Pickle: 8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma CityCoaches Corner Sports Bar & Grill: 1150 W Lindsey St, NormanCousins Bar & Grill: 6509 N May Ave, Oklahoma CityDeep Deuce Grill: 307 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma CityEddie’s: 2828 E 2nd St, EdmondElgin Park: 325 E Mathew Brady St, TulsaGuyutes: 730 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma CityHopscotch Kitchen & Bar: 10909 N May Ave, Oklahoma CityIndustry Gastro Lounge: 2800 NW 140th St, Oklahoma CityLand Run Grill: 2596 W Tecumseh Rd, NormanLefty’s on Greenwood: 10 N Greenwood Ave Suite A, TulsaLouie’s Grill & Bar: 9401 Lake Hefner Pkwy, Oklahoma CityMcNellie’s OKC: 1100 Classen Dr, Oklahoma CityMickey Mantle Steakhouse: 7 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma CityMontana Mining Club: 5117 S Shields Blvd, Oklahoma CityMooney’s Pub & Grill: 6221 N Interstate Dr, NormanOKC Tap House (Inside the Omni Hotel): 100 Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma CityThe Wolftrap: 1109 S Broadway St, EdmondThe Frosted Mug: 1333 N Santa Fe Ave, Ste 107, EdmondRooster’s Sports Bar: 7875 E 71st St, TulsaSmitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer7: 104 S Sheridan Rd, TulsaRemingtons Sports Bar: 1902 E 71st St, TulsaNo Place Sports Lounge: 11730 E Admiral Pl, TulsaRooski’s Sports Bar: 804 S Ninth St, Broken ArrowMidleton’s Bar & Grill: 9711 E 81st St, TulsaWhiskey Dog Bar & Grill: 2408 W New Orleans St, Broken ArrowJ.R. Murphy’s: 306 S Washington St, StillwaterEskimo Joe’s: 501 W Elm Ave, StillwaterCJ Moloney’s: 1849 S Aspen Ave, Broken ArrowSocial Jenks: 107 E Main St, JenksDrunken Rooster Bar & Grill (Grand Lake): 451054 E 320 Road, AftonThe Anchor (Shangri-la resort, Grand Lake): 57221 SH-125, AftonThe Locker Room Sports Bar: 417 N Grand Ave, EnidOne-52 Bar & Grill: 211 N Trade Center Terr, MustangMilennium Lounge: 4709 N Western Ave, Oklahoma CityHalf Time Sports Grill: 6812 SW 55th St, Ste 101, Oklahoma CityRed Dirt Reloaded Bar & Grill: 6425 NW Cache Rd, LawtonBack Porch: 1925 W Gore Blvd, LawtonThe Mont: 1300 Classen Blvd, NormanKlutch: 814 W. Sheridan Ave Suite C, Oklahoma City Sipango Lounge: 4301 N. Western Ave, Oklahoma CityHillwilly’s Kitchen & Bar: 401 NW 10th St B, Oklahoma CityPaddock Club: 1942 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma CityBungalow 23: 2418 N Guernsey, Oklahoma CityChick-n-Beer Uptown: 715 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma CityCheba Hut: 323 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma CityEmbassy Suites Innovation District: 741 North Phillips Avenue, Oklahoma CityJoeys Pizzeria Film Row: 700 West Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma CityMickey Mantle’s Steakhouse Bricktown: 7 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma CityThe Melting Pot Bricktown: 4 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma CityMcNellie’s: 1100 Classen Dr, Oklahoma CitySocial Capital: 517 S. Hudson Ave, Oklahoma CityHideaway Pizza Automobile Alley: 901 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma CityCharleston’s Bricktown: 224 Johnny Bench Drive, Oklahoma CityFassler Hall Midtown: 421 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma CityS and B’s Burger Joint Automobile Alley: 20 NW 9th, Oklahoma CityThe Collective Kitchen & Cocktails Midtown: 308 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma CityThe Jones Assembly West Village: 901 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma CityThe Standard: 315 E Gray St, NormanThe Pump Bar: 2425 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma CityFLINT Kitchen & Bar: 15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma CityFLORA at Colcord: 15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma CityVast: 333 W. Sheridan Ave 49th Floor, Oklahoma City