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.

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

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

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.

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.

The roof of the Jim Norick Arena, also known as the Big House, is scheduled to be imploded at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the historic venue.

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, ...