March Madness Oklahoma City tickets: Houston, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt fans head to Paycom Center

Oklahoma City is getting a fun March Madness draw this year.

With Vanderbilt, McNeese, Nebraska, Troy, Saint Mary’s, Texas A&M, Houston and Idaho tied to the OKC pod, Paycom Center is set up for a first weekend with plenty of travel buzz, upset potential and fan bases that should bring real energy to the building. The arena will host first- and second-round games on March 19 and March 21.

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That’s what makes Oklahoma City such an appealing early-round stop in 2026. You’ve got a mix of power-conference brands, dangerous mid-majors and a venue that already knows how to handle big basketball moments. Only two teams will make it out of Paycom Center and into the next round, which gives every session a little extra juice.

Whether you’re a local fan or traveling in for the weekend, here’s what to know before buying NCAA Tournament tickets for games at Paycom Center.

How to buy NCAA Tournament tickets in Oklahoma City

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Tickets to NCAA Tournament games in OKC are available now on StubHub!

Three total sessions will be played at Paycom Center on March 19 and 21. Passes are available in all-sessions or single-session tickets. Currently, an all-sessions pass costs $475. Session 1 and 2 tickets cost $115 each, while Session 3 is priced at $220.

Click the link below to view the latest costs and availability.

BUY NOW: Prices for first and second round NCAA basketball games at Paycom Center

Which teams are playing in Oklahoma City?

• First-round game 1: No. 5 Vanderbilt 78, No. 12 McNeese 68
• First-round game 2: No. 4 Nebraska 76, No. 13 Troy 47
• First-round game 3: No. 10 Texas A&M 63, No. 7 Saint Mary's 50
• First-round game 4: No. 2 Houston 78, No. 15 Idaho 47
• Second-round game 1: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt
• Second-round game 2: No. 2 Houston vs. No. 10 Texas A&M

March Madness is coming to Paycom Center.

The first four games will be played on Thursday, March 19, with Session 1 featuring the opening two matchups and Session 2 following with Games 3 and 4. The action returns on Saturday, March 21, when Session 3 will feature both second-round games.

Why Paycom Center is a strong March Madness stop

Paycom Center hardly needs an explanation for why it's a prime NCAA Tournament destination. 

Home to the NBA's Thunder, it's also home to the 2025 NBA Champions. Safe to say, Oklahoma City knows basketball.

When it comes to non-NBA fans, though, there's plenty of other things that make Paycom Center a prime venue. It's located in the heart of downtown OKC, just steps away from the convention center, the botanical gardens, the Oklahoma River and other outdoor parks.

The venue itself has a capacity of over 18,000 and was last updated in 2023 with a new scoreboard. Plenty of other sports and entertainment events have utilized Paycom so fans of every kind can enjoy what it has to offer.

Oklahoma City last hosted March Madness in 2016, so it's safe to say locals are ready for more college basketball action this year.

What to know before you go

If you're ready to head to Paycom Center for the NCAA Tournament, there are a few more things to note before tipoff.

There are plenty of parking garages and lots in Downtown OKC. You can purchase passes in advance on StubHub by clicking the "parking" tab at the top of the page. Doors open approximately 90 minutes before games.

Because Paycom is a cashless facility, only cards and mobile payments are acceptable. Cash can be exchanged for a prepaid card at Reverse ATMs around the arena.

Additionally, bags must be smaller than 6"x9"x2" to be allowed into the arena, including clear bags.