The OKC Thunder announced Monday that it’ll host a 2026 preseason game in Tulsa.
OKC will face the New Orleans Pelicans inside BOK Center at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 6. It’ll mark the Thunder’s 16th preseason game in Tulsa.
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OKC was unable to hold a game in Tulsa last preseason due to scheduling obstacles. That snapped a streak of 13 straight preseasons with a Thunder game in the city.
The rest of OKC’s 2026 preseason schedule will be announced at a later date.
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How to buy tickets for 2026 OKC Thunder preseason game in Tulsa
Tickets for OKC’s 2026 preseason game against New Orleans in Tulsa on Oct. 6 are now on sale. They can be purchased through the phone by calling 405-208-HOOP or online on okcthunder.com.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles beside New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles beside New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dives for the ball beside New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) dribbles beside New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles beside New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives between New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) and New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) puts up a shot as New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and guard Jalen Brunson (11) defend during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) drives to the baslet beside New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) puts up a shot beside New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Caitlin Clark stands on set with NBC before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Caitlin Clark stands on set with NBC before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Caitlin Clark stands on set with NBC before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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