USDLast verified: September 14, 2026. We checked the BOK Center, Tulsa Oilers, Downtown Tulsa Partnership, MetroLink Tulsa, City of Tulsa, ParkWhiz, SpotHero and Vivid Seats pages listed under Sources. Prices can change by event.
Short answer. The arena has no parking of its own. Its FAQ says it does not own or operate any parking areas and counts more than 9,000 spaces within a five-minute walk. It sells parking ahead through its partner, ParkWhiz. For Thomas Rhett on September 19, ParkWhiz listed two garages 0.2 miles away at $20 and lots half a mile out for $5 to $9.
Street meters cost $1 an hour on weekdays and are free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Rideshare uses 1st Street between Denver and Cheyenne avenues. Buses stop at Denver Avenue Station, across from the arena, and a 3-hour pass costs $2.
Options at a glance
Prices published September 14, 2026. Marketplace prices are for Thomas Rhett on September 19.
| Option | Where | Cost | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked spot on ParkWhiz | 26 lots and garages, 0.1 to 1.2 miles away | $3.26 to $120 (ParkWhiz) | The arena's partner. Spots within 0.2 miles were $16.28 to $37.98. Fees at checkout: not published. |
| Reserved spot on SpotHero | 30 lots and garages, 0.1 to 0.8 miles away | $4 to $60 before fees (SpotHero) | Fees are added on top. |
| Street meters | More than 1,000 on-street spaces downtown | $1 an hour on weekdays, free after 5 p.m. and on weekends (Downtown Tulsa Partnership) | Meters charge during the 10:35 a.m. Oilers game on Tuesday, October 27. |
| Resale pass on Vivid Seats | Lots and garages named by sellers | $15 to $120+ with fees (Vivid Seats) | 100 West Garage was $38 here and $20 on ParkWhiz. |
| Rideshare | 1st Street between Denver and Cheyenne | App fare. New Lyft riders get 50% off two rides, up to $10 each (arena) | The arena's FAQ calls the spot 1st and Denver. |
| MetroLink bus | Denver Avenue Station, across from the arena | $2 for a 3-hour pass, $4 for a day pass (MetroLink) | The last weekday Aero buses leave at 9:51 and 10:11 p.m. |
What the arena provides, and its rules
- No arena lots. The FAQ says private owners set rates.
- Presale: the parking page sells parking for every event through ParkWhiz.
- No re-entry: once you leave the building, you cannot come back in.
- Doors: open 60 minutes before most events. Every guest goes through a metal detector.
- Bags: one clear bag plus one small purse. No backpacks, and larger bags go back to the car.
- Street meters: free after 5 p.m., per the FAQ. The Downtown Tulsa Partnership says to pay in the ParkMobile app or at a pay station.
- Not published: tailgating rules, RV parking, in-and-out rules at private lots, and cash policies.
Upcoming events at the arena
Dates are from the arena calendar, the Tulsa Oilers site and ParkWhiz's event list, which gives start times.
| Date | Event | Starts | Street meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sept 19 | Thomas Rhett | 7:30 p.m. | Free |
| Tue, Sept 22 | Billy Idol | 7:30 p.m. | Free |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Koe Wetzel | 6:45 p.m. | Free |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Thunder vs. Pelicans, NBA preseason | 7 p.m. | Free |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Journey | 7:30 p.m. | Free |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Ella Langley | 7 p.m. | Free |
| Sat, Oct 10 | CeCe Winans | 7 p.m. | Free |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Staind | 6 p.m. | Free |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Tulsa Oilers vs. Allen Americans, home opener | 7:05 p.m. | Free |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Oilers vs. Allen Americans, day game | 10:35 a.m. | $1 an hour |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Oilers vs. Wichita Thunder | 7:05 p.m. | Free |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Oilers vs. Wichita Thunder | 7:05 p.m. | Free |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Three Days Grace | 7 p.m. | Free |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Oilers vs. Wichita Thunder | 3:05 p.m. | Free |
Nearby garages and lots, priced for one show
Prices below are for Thomas Rhett on Saturday, September 19.
ParkWhiz, the arena's partner. 26 listings ran from $3.26 at the Life Lot, 1.1 miles away, to $120 at the Philtower Garage, half a mile away. The closest garages:
- 202 S. Cheyenne Ave. Garage, 0.1 miles: $30
- 100 West Garage, 100 W. 1st St., 0.2 miles: $20
- Tulsa Civic Center Parkade Garage, 550 W. 3rd St., 0.2 miles: $20
- Aloft Garage, 200 Civic Center, 0.2 miles: $16.28
SpotHero. 30 listings ran from $4 at Lot 809, a 17-minute walk, to $60 at the One Place Lot on W. 3rd St., a 4-minute walk, before fees. Lot 258 at 202 S. Guthrie Ave., a 3-minute walk, was $5.25.
Vivid Seats. 47 resale listings ran from $15 to $120 and up, fees included. Garages cost more here. 100 West Garage was $38, the Civic Center Parkade $36 and the Aloft Garage $30.
Where the sources disagree. The lot at 320 S. Detroit Ave. was $5 on ParkWhiz, $10 before fees on SpotHero and $15 on Vivid Seats. ParkWhiz put the Aloft Garage 0.2 miles away and SpotHero 0.3 miles.
No event rates. The Downtown Tulsa Partnership lists dozens of garages without prices. One listing is named BOK Center Central Parking, at 205 W. 2nd St. The arena says it operates no parking.
Rideshare and drop-off
- Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner. The parking page puts pickup and drop-off on 1st Street between Denver and Cheyenne avenues. The pickup point name is "BOK Center."
- The FAQ calls the same spot 1st and Denver. Follow the signs. New Lyft riders can use code BOKCENTERLYFT.
Getting there on MetroLink
The arena's page still says "the Tulsa Transit." The agency is now MetroLink Tulsa. Its main hub, Denver Avenue Station, is across from the arena. The Aero rapid bus runs every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays.
On weekdays the last Aero buses leave the station at 9:51 p.m. southbound and 10:11 p.m. northbound. Weekend timetables did not load on that page when we checked. The Downtown Tulsa Partnership says daytime service ends around 6:30 p.m., though Aero runs later. On-demand MicroLink night zones run 8 p.m. to midnight, Monday to Saturday, for $2. Which zone covers downtown is not published in text.
A 3-hour pass is $2 and a day pass $4. Riders 18 and under and veterans ride free with ID. Senior reduced fares start at 62 on the passes page but 65 on the fares page.
Accessible parking and drop-off
- The accessibility page sends drop-offs to West 3rd Street between Denver and Frisco avenues, with entry at the Main Entrance.
- The arena has no onsite parking and publishes no accessible spaces or placard lots.
- Free wheelchair escorts are available on request at any entrance. Elevators are near Sections 103, 112, 304 and 317.
- MicroLink charges $1 for riders who need a mobility device.
Construction and detours
Northbound Aero and eastbound Admiral buses detour leaving Denver Avenue Station for 4th Street construction through December 31, 2026, skipping stops 7612 and 7652. The Downtown Tulsa Partnership points to the City of Tulsa traffic map for event road closures. Neither lists closures near the arena in text.
What this guide doesn't recommend
- Driving in expecting an arena lot. There isn't one.
- Buying resale for a garage you can book directly. 100 West Garage was $38 on Vivid Seats and $20 on ParkWhiz.
- The top of the range. Philtower Garage listed $120, while garages within 0.2 miles were $16.28 to $30.
- Treating a lot with the arena's name as official. The arena operates no parking.
- Counting on the bus after a late weekday show. The last Aero buses leave by 10:11 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I park for an event at BOK Center?
In a private garage or lot. For September 19, ParkWhiz had 100 West Garage and the Tulsa Civic Center Parkade Garage at $20, both 0.2 miles away. Lots on Detroit Avenue, half a mile out, were $5 to $9.
Is there free parking in downtown Tulsa?
Yes. Street meters are free after 5 p.m. and on weekends, according to the Downtown Tulsa Partnership. Before 5 p.m. on weekdays they cost $1 an hour. Every lot on ParkWhiz and SpotHero charged for September 19.
Can you take a purse into the arena?
Yes. Each guest may bring one small purse or clutch that isn't clear, up to 5 by 8 inches, plus one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Backpacks are not allowed.
Where should I park for a Tulsa Oilers game?
The same garages and lots. Meters are free for evening and weekend games but charge $1 an hour during the 10:35 a.m. game on Tuesday, October 27.
Sources
All checked September 14, 2026.
- Parking and Rideshare page, BOK Center: presale, rideshare, transit.
- FAQs, BOK Center: parking, meters, re-entry, doors, bags.
- Accessibility, BOK Center: drop-off, escorts, elevators.
- Event calendar, BOK Center and Tulsa Oilers: event dates.
- Downtown Tulsa Partnership, Parking, lot listing at 205 W. 2nd St., Transit and Street Closures: meters, garages, station, Aero.
- MetroLink Tulsa, Passes, Fares, MicroLink and Route 700 Aero: fares, night service, last buses, detour.
- City of Tulsa, Traffic: road closure map.
- ParkWhiz event list, ParkWhiz, September 19, SpotHero arena page and SpotHero, September 19: times and prices.
- Vivid Seats, venue parking page and Vivid Seats, September 19 passes: resale prices.