Deck work begins at Continental Coliseum

Published on October 12, 2026

Oklahoma City’s new NBA arena, Continental Coliseum, passed a construction milestone early Monday morning as crews began pouring the first of more than 18 elevated concrete decks on the mezzanine and concourse level of the 750,000 square-foot coliseum.

To create the spaces, construction teams placed concrete onto elevated structural decking that will form the building’s floors.

Work on the deck began on the southeast side of the Coliseum. Crews will continue working in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction over the coming months. As each section is completed, they will move around the facility, steadily establishing the mezzanine-level footprint.

“While construction over the past several months focused on foundations and underground structural support systems, the elevated deck placement begins defining the spaces that will be used by guests, staff and event attendees,” Project Director Josh Patterson with Flintco|Mortenson said.

In addition to the mezzanine-level and main concourse deck placements, the nearly 175-person crew has also begun constructing the loading dock walls on the east side of the site. The walls will form the Coliseum's back-of-house operations, providing access for event equipment, production crews, vendors and deliveries.

Flintco|Mortenson is leading the construction. The concrete supplier is Dolese Bros., an Oklahoma City-based company.

Continental Coliseum is being built on the site of the former arena and convention center, on the block bounded by Reno, Ron Norick, Sheridan and E.K. Gaylord.

About Continental Coliseum’s Design

The venue was designed by the architectural team of MANICA Architecture as the design architect and TVS as the architect of record.

The conceptual design introduces a modern, transparent and highly functional new landmark for downtown Oklahoma City.

The exterior features a 360-degree glass curtain wall, offering panoramic views from all interior concourses, emphasizing transparency and connection.
The west-facing main entrance, aligning with the Myriad Botanical Gardens and reflecting Oklahoma sunsets, features Thunder Alley—a vibrant fan activation zone at street level designed within the building's footprint.
An elevated main entrance, situated on a grand podium, creates an inspiring sense of arrival and opens to the main concourse, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
The interior concept prioritizes basketball, with optimized sight lines and a seating design that fosters an energetic, loud and intimate experience.

Renderings and information are available at continentalcoliseum.com.

Continental Coliseum background

In December 2023, Oklahoma City voters overwhelmingly (71%) approved a penny sales tax to build a new, publicly owned arena. Continental Coliseum will be funded by a 72-month, one-cent sales tax starting when the MAPS 4 tax ends. The sales tax rate will not increase. The arena will also be paid for with $89 million in MAPS 4 funding and $50 million from the Oklahoma City Thunder ownership group. Continental Coliseum will be managed by Legends Global.

The arena will be at least 750,000 square feet and built to:

Benefit the residents of Oklahoma City.
Meet/and or exceed NBA specifications and requirements.
Maximize team revenues, ensuring the sustainability of major league professional sports in Oklahoma City.