Uniform exhibit opens at First Americans Museum Aug 21; Team will debut during Nov. 19 game
OKLAHOMA CITY, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 – Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder unveiled its 2025-26 Nike NBA City Edition Uniform, a tribute to the Native and Indigenous cultures that shape Oklahoma’s identity and community spirit. The team will debut the uniform and an alternate, similarly designed City Edition court at Paycom Center during its annual Native American Heritage Night game Wednesday, Nov. 19 against the Sacramento Kings.
Design Elements
Fans may recognize elements of the new uniform, which draws inspiration from the Thunder’s 2018-19 City Edition design. This season’s version deepens the connection to Oklahoma’s rich Native heritage, weaving together historical influences with modern-day pride—reflecting Oklahoma City as a city that’s on the move, united by culture, and energized by the growing legacy of Thunder Basketball.
At the center of the jersey, interlocking geometric shapes form “OKC,” symbolizing unity and strength. Inspired by the Oklahoma River that binds the north and south sides of our city, the jersey also features water-like teeth uniting the jersey’s duotone halves.
On the waistband is a pattern of expanding squares representing growing communities, inspired by ceremonial regalia. Hidden in the right side-leg of the shorts is a turtle emblem, representing endurance and unity, featuring a circular shell with lines echoing community connection and the medicine wheel. The turtle’s squares and arrows point toward OKC, reflecting the four sacred directions.
Sunset-toned sashes wrap the shoulder and shorts leg, honoring tribal resilience and shared identity. The 11 geometric stars on the sides of the jersey and shorts carry forward stories passed through generations.
City Edition Uniform exhibit at First Americans Museum
Fans can get an up close and personal look at the uniform and enter to win City Edition gear during a limited exhibit at the First Americans Museum. The exhibit of the full uniform and the enter to win contest runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 5. Beginning Sept. 6, the uniform will be digitally exhibited at the museum through November’s Native American Heritage Month.
City Edition Alternate Court and City Nights
In addition to the uniform, the Thunder’s City Edition platform includes City Nights theme games and an alternate court with a City Edition design. Each Friday home game, beginning Dec. 5, is designated as a City Nights game, during which the team will wear the uniform and play on the City Edition court.
The City Edition collection goes on sale Nov. 11 and fans can sign up for merchandise text or email notifications at www.okcthunder.com/city.
