Thunder game nights at Paycom Center: new food, graffiti merch and the home opener

Oct 15, 2026

Home opener

The Thunder open Paycom Center on Thursday, Oct. 22 vs. Denver at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN, after starting the season Oct. 20 at San Antonio.

New on the menu

Smoked bologna paninis, birria nachos, pork belly burnt ends and an edible cookie dough bar with a Rumble dough flavor.

Arena-only pizza

Empire Slice House adds a game-day pie: roasted chicken, red bell pepper and onions with a barbecue sriracha drizzle.

Graffiti merch and more

The team store adds graffiti designs matching player game-day looks. Tattoos, face painting, sign-making and gear customization return.

First homestand

Three games in five days: Denver Oct. 22, the Clippers Oct. 25 and Phoenix Oct. 26, then a road trip to Dallas, Houston and Cleveland.

Photo credit

Thunder vs. Heat at Paycom Center, March 2024. Photo by HutchDoesStuff, CC0, cropped.

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