Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Journal Record
From the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s championship-level gameplay to the NCAA Softball Women’s College World Series with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Oklahoma City is primed to become a premier destination for sports and entertainment, according to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.
Last week, the chamber hosted four sports and entertainment professionals at the Petroleum Club to speak on how that momentum translates into long-term community impact. The Sports Business Journal recently ranked Oklahoma City as one of the top 50 best sports business cities.
The panel featured Paycom Center Marketing and Public Relations Director Lucy Albers, Tasha Houck-Barnett, sales and marketing director at Embassy Suites by Hilton — Oklahoma City Downtown; Oklahoma City Special Projects Manager Sue Hollenbeck and Michelle Matthews, associate vice president of fan development and retail for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Academy of Country Music recently named the Paycom Center as one of its 2026 finalists for top venue in country music during its 61st Annual Industry Awards.
