City officials, including former Mayor Ron Norick, pushed the plunger to implode the State Fair Arena that will make way for ...

On August 12, 2025, in Oklahoma City, the roof of the historic Jim Norick Arena came down in a dramatic, planned implosion.

The implosion, part of the controlled demolition of the arena, took place in the early hours on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

City leaders assembled on Tuesday for the planned implosion of the Jim Norick Arena, which happened just after 7:30 a.m.

It's time to say goodbye to "The Big House" as the roof of the Jim Norick Arena is set to be imploded on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City imploded Jim Norick Arena’s roof structure, bringing an end to nearly 60 years of events and history.

On the day the roof of State Fair Arena was imploded, the memories flowed. But even as a legacy was remembered, what comes ...

The iconic Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City is being demolished, leaving behind memories for those who experienced events ...

The Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City is scheduled for roof implosion on Tuesday morning, marking the end of an era for the ...

Oklahoma City’s iconic “Big House” arena was imploded Tuesday, marking the end of a 60-year chapter in state sports and entertainment history.

Current and former Oklahoma City Mayors David Holt and Ron Norick watch the implosion of the Jim Norick Arena as demolition begins.

The iconic Jim Norick Arena at OKC Fair Park imploded Tuesday morning as part of the demolition process.The nearly 60-year-old arena, a staple of the community, ...