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

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

Roof of historic Jim Norick Arena at OKC Fairgrounds imploded ...

It was a big morning at the state fairgrounds for the Jim Norick Arena. The roof was imploded, marking the next steps in ...

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

Ghost launched the U.S. leg of the Skeletour World Tour at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. They did "Square Hammer,” "Dance Macabre" and more hit songs.

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

The roof of the Jim Norick Arena was imploded Tuesday morning in Oklahoma City, marking the end of an era for the historic venue.

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