What BOK Center does

BOK Center is a 19,199-seat, municipally-owned sports and entertainment arena in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, that has hosted more than 50 ticketed events annually since its 2008 opening. Owned by the City of Tulsa as part of the Vision 2025 infrastructure initiative and operated by OVG360 (formerly ASM Global), the venue serves as the region's premier anchor for live entertainment, professional sports, and corporate events. The arena draws from a multi-state catchment area spanning Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, and offers a comprehensive stack of event spaces — main arena, Grand Lobby, River Spirit Lounge, ONEOK Club, Loge Bar, and Sky Lounge — supporting both ticketed public events and private rentals.

The venue's product set spans core event hosting across concerts, family shows, and sporting competitions, supplemented by ancillary revenue lines: multi-year premium seating contracts (Sky Club memberships, 678 Club Seats, Platinum/Premium Suites, Loge Boxes, Sky Lofts); group sales for 10+ attendees; private event rentals; concessions operated by partner brands including Papa John's, Big Chicken, Pepsi, and Micoletti's; plus sponsorship and advertising packages sold to regional brands. Customer segments include live entertainment attendees, sports fans (anchored by resident teams Tulsa Oilers hockey in the ECHL and Tulsa Oilers football in the IFL, plus OKC Thunder preseason games), corporate and private event planners, sponsors and advertisers, and group purchasers. The venue also operates a non-profit fundraising program through 501(C)3 concession staffing.

Revenue mechanics combine transaction-fee-based ticket sales (mobile-only via Ticketmaster and AXS platforms), recurring subscription contracts on premium seating (3, 5, 7, and 10-year terms), one-time private rental fees, advertising/sponsorship deals, and per-transaction F&B and merchandise sales at cashless point-of-sale. Distribution relies on Ticketmaster as the primary ticketing channel, a physical QuikTrip Box Office, the venue's INSIDER email newsletter and social media properties, and direct B2B outreach for premium seating, group sales, sponsorships, and private events. The technology stack is conventional for venue management: Ticketmaster/AXS mobile ticketing, cashless POS, metal detector security, public WiFi, Boomerang-powered lost-and-found, and KultureCity Sensory Inclusive tools. The venue has earned Billboard Boxscore Top 40 rankings (#36 worldwide, #26 US for the 2023 year-end with $29.5M gross and 415,000 attendance) and multiple industry awards, including IEBA Arena of the Year (2016, 2018) and IAVM Venue Excellence Award (2018).

Name

BOK Center

Legal name

BOK Center

Website

https://bokcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

BOK Center is a 19,199-seat sports and entertainment arena in downtown Tulsa, owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by OVG360. It hosts 50+ ticketed events yearly, including A-list concerts, NCAA/PBR championships, and home games for Tulsa Oilers hockey and football teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue & Arena Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Sports arena hosting
• Premium suite rentals
• Arena sponsorship advertising
• Private event space

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales & Event Revenue: BOK Center generates primary revenue from ticket sales for concerts, family shows, and sporting events. The venue hosts 50+ ticketed events annually. Ticketing is processed via Ticketmaster and AXS with mobile-only ticketing delivery.
2. Premium Seating & Suite Rentals: Revenue from premium seating options including Sky Club memberships (50 available), Platinum Suites, Premium Suites (16-24 guests), Loge Boxes (4-8 guests), Club Seats (678 seats), Sky Lofts (12-24 people), and event suite rentals. Contracts offered on 3, 5, 7 & 10-year terms for Sky Club and Club Seats.
3. Private Event Venue Rental: BOK Center offers private event rentals including the arena floor, Grand Lobby, River Spirit Lounge, ONEOK Club, Loge Bar, and Sky Lounge for corporate events, receptions, seated dinners, and meetings. Catering and event planning services are available.
4. Concessions & Food & Beverage: The venue operates multiple food and beverage outlets including Big Chicken, Billys, Papa John's, Pepsi, Micoletti's, Doc Popcorn, The Candy Shop, Backstage, Fuel, Roadie's Grill, Slush Rush, and Party Nachos - Trisha Yearwood. BOK Center is a cashless venue with all F&B and merchandise points of sale accepting only debit/credit cards.
5. Advertising & Sponsorship: Partnership and advertising opportunities include permanent venue signage/displays, video display board advertising, in-arena digital ring signage, event sponsorship, naming rights, website advertising, and sampling/couponing. The venue lists major brand partners including Bank of Oklahoma, OneOK, Don Thornton, Williams, QuikTrip, Pepsi, and River Spirit Casino Resort.
6. Parking Revenue: BOK Center does not own parking but partners with ParkWhiz for pre-event parking reservations. Over 9,000 parking spots are available within a five-minute walk. After 5pm all on-street metered parking is free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BOK Center is a 19,199-seat multi-purpose arena in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma that hosts concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, family shows, and private functions. The venue also rents meeting rooms, a boardroom, and a 24,500-square-foot Atrium for corporate and private events, and operates 28 luxury suites, 1,200 club seats, and a Sky Club lounge for premium hospitality. Revenue is supplemented by food and beverage concessions, advertising/sponsorship packages, and a Buy One Give One fundraising program.

Product overview

BOK Center is a single-venue entertainment arena operated by Oak View Group (OVG360) in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 19,199-seat arena serves as the core product, hosting over 50 annual events including concerts, family shows, and sporting competitions. The venue operates its core event hosting business alongside supplementary products: Private Event Spaces for venue rentals (Arena Floor, Grand Lobby, River Spirit Lounge, ONEOK Club, Loge Bar, Sky Lounge); Premium Suites and Seating options (Sky Club, Platinum Suites, Premium Suites, Loge Boxes, Event Suite Rentals, Club Seats, Sky Lofts); Food & Beverage Services through multiple concession partners; Non-Profit Fundraising Programs for 501(C)3 organizations; and Partnership/Advertising Packages. The venue is also home to two resident sports teams: Tulsa Oilers Hockey (ECHL) and Tulsa Oilers Football (IFL).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BOK Center Arena Event Hosting Multi-purpose arena hosting concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, and family shows for general public ticket-buying audiences. Configurable seating up to 19,199 seats (17,000 concert / 16,210 hockey) with climate-controlled indoor infrastructure.
• Private Event Spaces (Meeting Room, Boardroom, Atrium) Rentable private event spaces inside the arena: a Meeting Room (capacity 120), a Boardroom (capacity 20), and a 24,500-square-foot Atrium suitable for trade shows, banquets, meetings, and receptions, with on-site catering available.
• Premium Suites and Sky Club Premium hospitality offering of 28 luxury suites, 1,200 club seats, and a private Sky Club lounge with private entry, upscale dining, and a full bar, sold on multi-year contracts with concierge service and dedicated suite attendants.
• Food and Beverage Concessions Cashless concession stands and bars located throughout the arena concourses serving food and beverages to event attendees.
• Group Ticket Sales (10+ attendees) Dedicated group sales service for parties of 10 or more, coordinating block seating and consolidated ticket purchasing for concerts, sporting events, and shows.
• Advertising and Sponsorship Packages Corporate advertising and sponsorship inventory including sky-deck signage, dasher boards, ice logos, video-board rotations, and concourse activations for brand exposure at arena events.
• Buy One Give One Nonprofit Fundraising Program Ticket-linked fundraising program allowing 501(c)(3) nonprofits to retain a portion of proceeds from tickets sold through their unique promotional link to designated events.
• Tulsa Oilers ECHL Hockey (Home Games) Tulsa Oilers ECHL hockey home games played at BOK Center as the team's home arena, available to ticket-buying fans.
• Tulsa Oilers Indoor Football (Home Games) Tulsa Oilers indoor football home games played at BOK Center as the team's home arena, available to ticket-buying fans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #36 worldwide and #26 in the US on Billboard Boxscore 2023 year-end with $29.5M gross from 56 shows and 415,000 attendance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KultureCityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2023KultureCity partnered with ASM Global Tulsa to certify BOK Center as a Sensory Inclusive Venue. The certification involves annual staff training by medical professionals, sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and lap pads available at guest services, and a KultureCity Mobile Sensory Station.
• Professional Bull Riders (PBR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2022PBR and BOK Center announced a multi-year renewal (5-year extension) to continue hosting the PBR Unleash The Beast elite competition in Tulsa. PBR has held events at BOK Center since 2009, with the Tulsa event holding a crucial role in shaping the race for the PBR World Championship. Historically, 7 of 13 PBR World Champions have won the Tulsa event.
• OVG360 (formerly ASM Global)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008OVG360 is the global leader in live experience venue development and management. BOK Center is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by OVG360 (formerly ASM Global). OVG360 oversees all arena business operations including booking, event management, customer service, and employee development. The venue transitioned from ASM Global to OVG360 management around 2023.
• City of TulsacoreOthersBOK Center is owned by the City of Tulsa as part of Vision 2025, a project to grow economic and community infrastructure. The city ownership positions the venue as a public asset for the Tulsa community.
• TicketmastercoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketmaster is the primary official ticketing company for BOK Center events. The venue operates mobile-only ticketing through the Ticketmaster app. Ticketmaster is the only verified ticketing platform associated with BOK Center.
• LyftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLyft is the Official Rideshare Partner of BOK Center. Rideshare drop-off and pickup is at 1st & Denver. BOK Center promotes Lyft with a discount code (BOKCENTERLYFT) for 50% off first 2 rides up to $10 each.
• Bank of OklahomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of Oklahoma is a brand sponsor/partner of BOK Center, visible in venue branding and logo displays on the website footer alongside other major brand partners.
• OneOKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOneOK is a brand sponsor/partner of BOK Center and the naming sponsor of the ONEOK Club premium hospitality space. Visible in venue branding and logo displays.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPepsi is a beverage partner of BOK Center, operating the Pepsi concession stand (Section 105) and providing traditional arena fare. Visible in venue branding and logo displays.
• River Spirit Casino ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRiver Spirit Casino Resort is a hotel partner of BOK Center, offering recommended hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests and visible in venue branding and logo displays.
• Ascension St. JohnminorOthersAscension St. John operates the First Aid Center located on the main concourse behind section 114 at BOK Center, providing medical assistance during events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amalie Arena: 20,000-seat arena in Tampa, FL — comparable capacity, premium suite structure, and event mix (Lightning NHL + concerts + family shows) making it a closely comparable direct peer in size and revenue profile.
• Pinnacle Bank Arena: 15,000-seat arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, similar size and profile, frequently benchmarked alongside mid-tier US arenas on Billboard Boxscore rankings — a clean like-for-like operational comparison.
• Ball Arena: 20,000-seat arena in Denver, Colorado, home to the Nuggets and Avalanche — comparable arena tier, similar premium hospital suite product, and a peer reference point on Billboard Boxscore top-100 rankings.
• Paycom Center: Direct peer — a 19,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Oklahoma City, ~100 miles from BOK Center, competing for the same regional concert and sports touring market in Oklahoma. Same-size venue, similar premium hospitality program, same OVG360/ASM-era operational style.
• Chesapeake Energy Arena / Paycom Center: Same Paycom Center venue; closest geographic head-to-head competitor for Oklahoma touring acts (NBA Thunder home plus concerts), making BOK's only statewide rival in live entertainment.
• Dickies Arena: 14,000-seat multipurpose arena in Fort Worth, Texas, similarly civic-owned and hosting a comparable mix of concerts, family shows, NCAA championships, and PBR-style events — directly competes for Texas-region touring routing.
• Moody Center: Newer (2022) ~15,000-seat arena in Austin, TX operated by OVG, with similarly aggressive premium suites, club seating, and flagship concert programming — directly comparable operating model, technology stack, and target demographic to BOK.
• T-Mobile Center: 15,000+ seat arena in Kansas City, MO owned by AEG and managed for similar mid-size-market touring acts; directly competes for Kansas/Missouri routing within BOK's 5-state marketing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• ASM Global (OVG360): BOK Center's management company operating hundreds of arenas, stadiums, and convention centers worldwide — a broader incumbent that defines operating benchmarks, booking relationships, and technology choices BOK inherits.

Others

• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest concert promoter and venue operator; not a direct peer in Tulsa but the dominant counterparty for arena bookings and a key ecosystem participant influencing BOK's event pipeline and ticketing economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bokcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/rockthebok
• Instagraminstagram.com/bokcenter
• TikToktiktok.com/@bokcenter

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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