City of Tulsa and Bank of Oklahoma officials last week announced the new Regional Events Center will be named the BOK Center. Bank of Oklahoma purchased naming rights for $11 million over 20 years. The funds are included, along with other anticipated sponsorship, suite and ticket revenue, in the initial construction and operating budget of the 18,000-seat 550,000-square-foot facility designed by Cesar Pelli.

“Bank of Oklahoma has a long, successful heritage of leadership and support in our community,” said Tulsa Mayor Bill LaFortune. “We are extremely excited to have them help us showcase the BOK Center as an integral part of our plan to create a first-class, iconic facility for entertainment, sporting events and national conventions.”

Significant milestones in development of the Tulsa Regional Convention and Events Center are posted below.

Construction
Ground Breaking 08-31-05
Regarding the Public Art Process
Site Acquisition & Demolition
Arena Schematic Design Presented
Arena Conceptual Design Premiers
Arena Program Criteria Released
Design Team Announced