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About Jim Norick Arena

Jim Norick Arena is a storied venue in Oklahoma City with deep roots in the show and event scene. Located at 333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard, OKC 73107, the arena historically hosted large-scale events and contributed to the city’s rich cultural fabric. Today, the OKC Fairgrounds showcase continues with the OG&E Coliseum at the same campus, offering flexible seating configurations up to 8,000 for a variety of events. Whether you’re here for a rodeo, concert, or trade show, we’ve got you covered with easy ticketing, parking options, transit details, and reliable hotel and dining recommendations nearby. Secure your seats with confidence—think of us as your straightforward connection for tickets and logistics in Oklahoma City.

From the era of the National Finals Rodeo through legendary performances by Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, and Metallica, Jim Norick Arena and its successor on the OKC Fairgrounds have hosted unforgettable moments. The surrounding area features multiple parking lots with free parking options, seasonal paid parking, and tram service within the fair park. Public transit via EMARK/EMBRK buses serves the park, and the OKC Streetcar links downtown and Bricktown with potential fairgrounds shuttles when needed. Nearby hotels and restaurants are curated to offer convenient stays and dining close to the venue, with affiliate recommendations to help you plan a seamless trip. If you’re attending multi-day events like NRHA Futurity or Cattlemen’s Congress, treat each date as its own show and check event-specific details for seating and access.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Historic address of Jim Norick Arena: 333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.
  • New facility replacing it: OG&E Coliseum (OKC Fairgrounds), address 301 Gordon Cooper Boulevard, with seating configurations up to 8,000.
  • Capacity note: Jim Norick Arena had more than 8,000 permanent seats; historical peak capacity reported around 10,944.
  • Seating chart: Jim Norick Arena had an established seating chart for events; OG&E Coliseum also supports multiple seating configurations.
  • Parking: Free parking around OKC Fair Park; paid seasonal parking options; multiple lots and tram service within the park.
  • Transit: EMARK/EMBRK bus routes serve OKC Fair Park; OKC Streetcar operates in downtown/Bricktown and may connect to fairgrounds via shuttles when needed.
  • Nearby hotels (examples): Quality Inn & Suites Fairgrounds West; Sonesta ES Suites Oklahoma City; Best Western Plus Saddleback Inn & Conference Center; Comfort Suites Fairgrounds West; Baymont Inn & Suites (Airport).
  • Notable events hosted: National Finals Rodeo (NFR) from 1965–1978; Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, and Metallica concerts; Reba McEntire sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the 1974 NFR; NRHA Futurity; Oklahoma Youth Expo; Cattlemen’s Congress; Oklahoma City Blazers hockey.